Profile | プロフィール
Born / 生年月日
April 1, 1974 | London, England, UK
Age / 年齢
51 years old (as of 2025)
Occupation / 職業
Film Composer, Producer
映画音楽作曲家、プロデューサー
Nationality / 国籍
British (イギリス)
Biography | 経歴
[English] Henry Jackman is one of the most intellectually grounded composers in modern Hollywood. With a background that spans an Oxford music degree, the 1990s London electronic scene, and an apprenticeship under Hans Zimmer, he brings a rare depth to big-budget cinema. His work—from the Cold War tension of X-Men: First Class to the emotional warmth of Big Hero 6 and the sharp wit of Kingsman—shows a constant refusal to settle for “good enough.” In a world of hundred-million-dollar franchises where efficiency is often favored over art, Jackman insists that film music can do more. He proves that even within the strictest constraints, a score can be historically informed, sonically original, and deeply, genuinely expressive.
[日本語] ヘンリー・ジャックマンは、現代ハリウッドにおいて最も知的なバックボーンを持つ作曲家の一人です。オックスフォード大学での正統な音楽教育、90年代ロンドンの電子音楽シーンでの活動、そしてハンス・ジマーのもとでの研鑽。その特異な経歴が、彼の音楽に類まれな幅広さと真剣さを与えています。『X-MEN: ファースト・ジェネレーション』の冷戦下の緊張感から、『ベイマックス』の温かな情愛、そして『キングスマン』の洒脱な様式美に至るまで、彼の仕事に「妥協」の二文字はありません。効率ばかりが優先されがちな巨大資本のエンターテインメント界において、彼は「映画音楽は単なる背景音以上の存在になれるはずだ」という信念を貫いています。制約の多いフランチャイズ映画であっても、知性に裏打ちされた独創的で血の通った表現が可能であることを、彼は自らの作品で証明し続けているのです。
Filmography | 主な作品
Selected Film Scores (主な映画スコア)
| Year | Title (English / Japanese) | Director | Box Office | Awards/Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Fred Claus / フレッド・クロース | David Dobkin | $72M | Early lead score work |
| 2010 | Kick-Ass / キック・アス | Matthew Vaughn | $96.2M | Breakthrough score / Superhero action comedy |
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class / X-MEN:ファースト・ジェネレーション | Matthew Vaughn | $353.6M | Critically acclaimed / Cold War period atmosphere / Spy thriller elements |
| 2011 | Captain America: The First Avenger / キャプテン・アメリカ/ザ・ファースト・アベンジャー | Joe Johnston | $370.6M | MCU debut / WWII period heroism |
| 2011 | The Eagle / ザ・イーグル | Kevin Macdonald | $26.6M | Roman-era historical drama |
| 2012 | Wreck-It Ralph / シュガー・ラッシュ | Rich Moore | $471.2M | Annie Award nom. 🌟 / Video game aesthetic + emotional warmth / Disney Animation |
| 2012 | Flight / フライト | Robert Zemeckis | $164.3M | Psychological restraint / Denzel Washington / Character study |
| 2013 | The Wolverine / ウルヴァリン:SAMURAI | James Mangold | $414.8M | Japan-set character-driven superhero |
| 2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier / キャプテン・アメリカ/ウィンター・ソルジャー | Russo Brothers | $714.4M | Most praised MCU score / 1970s political thriller idiom / Electronic + orchestral tension |
| 2014 | Big Hero 6 / ベイマックス | Don Hall, Chris Williams | $657.8M | Golden Globe nom. (film) 🌟 / San Francisco–Tokyo future city / Disney Animation |
| 2014 | Kingsman: The Secret Service / キングスマン | Matthew Vaughn | $414.4M | Spy genre self-awareness / Stylish orchestral bravado |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War / シビル・ウォー/キャプテン・アメリカ | Russo Brothers | $1.153B | MCU crossover event |
| 2017 | Kingsman: The Golden Circle / キングスマン:ゴールデン・サークル | Matthew Vaughn | $410.9M | Sequel to Kingsman |
| 2017 | Kong: Skull Island / キングコング:髑髏島の巨神 | Jordan Vogt-Roberts | $566.7M | MonsterVerse entry / Vietnam War period |
| 2018 | Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet / シュガー・ラッシュ:オンライン | Rich Moore, Phil Johnston | $529.3M | Sequel; internet / social media themes |
| 2022 | Uncharted / アンチャーテッド | Ruben Fleischer | $401.7M | Video game adaptation / Tom Holland |
| 2022 | The School for Good and Evil | Paul Feig | — | Netflix fantasy |
| 2023 | Pain Hustlers | David Yates | — | Pharmaceutical thriller / Netflix |
| 2024 | Back to Black | Sam Taylor-Johnson | — | Amy Winehouse biopic |
Additional Music / Orchestrations (追加音楽・オーケストレーション)
| Year | Title | Lead Composer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kung Fu Panda / カンフー・パンダ | Hans Zimmer, John Powell | Significant additional music / Remote Control period |
| Various | Multiple Remote Control Productions | Hans Zimmer et al. | Orchestrations and additional music contributions |
Television (テレビ)
| Year | Title | Network | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Documentary / series contributions | Various | Ongoing TV and documentary work |
Awards & Recognition | 受賞歴
Annie Awards (アニー賞)
Nominated (ノミネート):
- Outstanding Achievement for Music in a Feature Production – Wreck-It Ralph (2013) 🌟
- Outstanding Achievement for Music in a Feature Production – Big Hero 6 (2015) 🌟
BAFTA Awards
Nominated (ノミネート):
- Best Original Music – X-Men: First Class (2012) 🌟
Saturn Awards
Nominated:
- Best Music – Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2015) 🌟
- Best Music – Big Hero 6 (2015) 🌟
Other Recognition
- Film Music Critics’ Circle – consistent recognition for MCU and franchise work 🏆
- BMI Film & TV Awards – multiple recognitions for performing rights 🏆
- Soundtrack Critic Awards – Captain America: The Winter Soldier widely listed among best scores of 2014 🏆
Box Office Achievements | 興行成績
| Film | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|
| Captain America: Civil War (2016) | $1.153 billion |
| Finding Nemo connection via Pixar ecosystem | (broader Disney Animation context) |
| Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018) | $529.3 million |
| Wreck-It Ralph (2012) | $471.2 million |
| Kong: Skull Island (2017) | $566.7 million |
| Big Hero 6 (2014) | $657.8 million |
| Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) | $714.4 million |
| Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) | $414.4 million |
Career Box Office (selected films): Over $8 billion worldwide
