Lisa Gerrard

Sound

Lisa Gerrard

Born Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 26 credits available

Biography

With a vision and vocal style that is as unique as it is precise and all-embracing, Lisa Gerrard has established herself as one of the world's most highly acclaimed film composers, winning a Golden Globe for her work on the score for 'Gladiator' with Hans Zimmer. Lisa also received an Oscar nomination for 'Gladiator' along with two further Golden Globe Award nominations for her scores to 'Ali' and 'The Insider'. Lisa's film work also includes 'Whale Rider', a feature which received an Academy Award nomination and garnered Lisa an international award for the score. Her musical journey began in the early 1980s when she and fellow Australian Brendan Perry formed duo 'Dead Can Dance'. In 2012 the band reunited for a sell-out world tour. With nine albums released between 1984 and 1995, the duo's musical canvas expanded with each release to take in a timeless mix of world-music influences, medieval chants, folk ballads, baroque stylings, Celtic flavours, electronics, samples and anything else that took their fancy. Several solo and collaborative albums were well received and Lisa made a natural progression to composing for films.

Lisa Gerrard is known for work in sound across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert (2025), Hans Zimmer - The World of Hans Zimmer: A Symphonic Celebration (Live At Hollywood In Vienna) (2018), Gladiator (2000), Gladiator II (2024), Tears of the Sun (2003), Man on Fire (2004), The Rhythm Section (2020), The Insider (1999). The recorded credits span 1999 to 2025, including 25 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forSound
Movies25
TV shows1
Active years represented1999–2025
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

Also known as

Dead Can Dance

Known for

26 titles