Maurice-Alexis Jarre (French pronunciation: [mɔʁis alɛksi ʒaʁ]; 13 September 1924 – 28 March 2009) was a French composer and conductor. Although he composed several concert works, Jarre is best known for his film scores, particularly for his collaborations with film director David Lean. Jarre composed the scores to all of Lean's films from
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) to
A Passage to India (1984). He was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning three in the Best Original Score category for
Lawrence of Arabia,
Doctor Zhivago (1965), and
A Passage to India, all of which were directed by Lean. Notable scores for other directors included
Eyes Without a Face (1959),
The Longest Day (1962),
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