John Cage

Born: 1912-09-05

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

John Milton Cage Jr. was an American composer, music theorist, artist, and philosopher. A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde.

Known For

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
Poetry in Motion
At Land
Dreams That Money Can Buy
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell
Nova '78
Symphony Of The Invisible
Trying to Describe Oneself
The Power of Speech

Top Movie Credits

Dreams That Money Can Buy Original Music Composer
Nova '78 Self (archive footage)