Carter Burwell

Carter Benedict Burwell (born November 18, 1954) is a American film composer known for his long-term collaborations with directors Joel and Ethan Coen, as well as Spike Jonze and Todd Haynes. Born in New York City and educated at Harvard, Burwell transitioned from a career as a computer scientist and musician into film scoring, making his debut with Blood Simple (1984). Known for his eclectic and often atmospheric style, he has scored films such as Fargo, Being John Malkovich, The Banshees of Inisherin, and Carol, receiving Academy Award nominations for the latter two.