John Williams And Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Are Now Honorary Knights Of The British Empire

In addition to Bob Iger, legendary composer and conductor John Williams is also receiving the title of Honorary Knight of the Order of the British Empire this year “for services to film music.” Williams is widely regarded as one of the most influential film composers of all time. Over the course of his illustrious career, he has been nominated for 52 Academy Awards, 6 Emmys, 25 Golden Globes, and 71 Grammys. But more importantly, he’s responsible for creating the unforgettable music behind “Jurassic Park,” the Indiana Jones franchise, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” the Star Wars franchise, and many, many fan favorite films.