Michael Giacchino is an acclaimed American composer known for his work in film, television, and video games. He has won major awards, including an Academy Award for Up, an Emmy for Lost, and three Grammy Awards. Giacchino is recognized for his collaborations with prominent directors such as J. J. Abrams, Brad Bird, Matt Reeves, and Pete Docter, and has scored major franchises like Mission Impossible, Jurassic World, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Trek, and several Pixar and Disney films. He has also composed music for popular video games like Medal of Honor and Call of Duty, as well as television series including Alias, Lost, and Fringe. In addition to composing, Giacchino began directing in 2018 and created the Marvel Studios special Werewolf by Night for Disney Plus in 2022.