Kristopher Bowers (born April 5, 1989) is an American composer, pianist and documentary director. He has composed scores for films, including Green Book, King Richard, The Color Purple, and The Wild Robot and television series, among them Bridgerton, Mrs. America, Dear White People, and When They See Us.

1 day ago · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Bowers embraced a new challenge with his first animated film, turning his signature storytelling through music into an Oscar-nominated masterpiece. Bowers’ work on “ The Wild Robot ” continues to solidify his place as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after composers, earning him a nomination for best original score. His score complements the film’s stunning ...

Emmy Award-winning composer and pianist, Kris Bowers, creates genre-defying music that pays homage to his jazz roots with inflections of alternative and R&B influences. The result is a sound rife with contradictions, a work of nuanced alchemy situated at the summit of his influences.

1 day ago · Kris Bowers embraced a new challenge with his first animated film, turning his signature storytelling through music into an Oscar-nominated masterpiece. By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. AP entertainment writer

Dec 13, 2023 · Kris Bowers grew up in Los Angeles, and by age 12 had mapped out a career path to make music for Hollywood movies. Now 34, the pianist-turned-composer’s prolific collaborations with high-profile filmmakers have earned him a spot among The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023.

5 days ago · Kris Bowers breaks down his emotional score for "The Wild Robot" and how it resonated deeply with audiences. ‘The Wild Robot’ Composer Breaks Down The Score That Made Us All Cry

23 hours ago · Consistently praised since the film's release is composer Kris Bowers (The Color Purple) stirring score, which conveys so much emotion in so many of the dialogue-free sequences. In fact, he ...

Dec 19, 2023 · This year, the Emmy-nominated Bridgerton composer returned to Shondaland and Netflix’s hit costume drama to compose its prequel series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story; he also...

Sep 27, 2024 · Dreamworks Animation’s latest film “ The Wild Robot ” impacted composer Kris Bowers in ways he did not expect. Director Chris Sanders called on Bowers to write the music for the animated...

Dec 25, 2024 · Kris Bowers is no stranger to using music to build a world. The Oscar-winning composer has worked on films like "Green Book," 'Origin," and "The Color Purple," and on the hit Netflix series ...