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Questions about Ludwig Göransson

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When was Ludwig Göransson born and where did he grow up?

Ludwig Emil Tomas Göransson arrived in the world on the 1st of September 1984. He grew up in Linköping, a city in southern Sweden.

What major awards has Ludwig Göransson won for his film scores?

He holds two Academy Awards for Best Original Score from Black Panther in 2018 and Oppenheimer in 2023. Christopher Nolan directed the biopic Oppenheimer which earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.

Which television series established Ludwig Göransson's reputation before The Mandalorian?

Göransson received his first major break in 2009 as the composer for the NBC comedy series Community. He also scored the Fox sitcom New Girl between 2011 and 2018 to establish his reputation in television scoring.

Who produced the Childish Gambino album Awaken My Love released by Ludwig Göransson?

Donald Glover approached Göransson about his side project Childish Gambino in 2010 while they were working on Community. Göransson served as producer and writer for every song on Awaken My Love.

How many Grammy Awards did Ludwig Göransson win for This Is America?

The track features a gospel-style choir and background contributions from rappers Young Thug Slim Jxmmi BlocBoy JB 21 Savage Quavo and Offset. The song won all four nominated categories at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.