Craig Armstrong, OBE, a renowned Scottish composer, was born on April 29, 1959. He is a master of modern orchestral music, electronica, and film scores, having graduated from the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in 1981. Throughout his illustrious career, Armstrong has collaborated with esteemed institutions such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and the London Sinfonietta.
Armstrong's impressive portfolio includes scores for the critically acclaimed films Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge!, and The Great Gatsby, all directed by Baz Luhrmann. His work on Romeo + Juliet earned him a BAFTA for Achievement in Film Music and an Ivor Novello Award. The score for Moulin Rouge! garnered him the 2001 American Film Institute's Composer of the Year award, a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, and a BAFTA.
Armstrong's other notable film scoring credits include Love Actually, Oliver Stone's World Trade Centre, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and The Incredible Hulk. His remarkable talent was recognized with a Grammy Award for Best Original Score in 2004 for the biopic Ray. Armstrong's remarkable career is a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication to his craft. Born in Shettleston, Glasgow, Scotland, Armstrong has made a lasting impact on the world of music and film.
