Trent Reznor is the creative force behind Nine Inch Nails, pioneering industrial rock with raw, emotional intensity and cutting-edge production. As a composer and producer, Reznor has earned multiple Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for his film scores, making him a leading figure in modern music.
Trent Reznor founded Nine Inch Nails in 1988 and recorded the breakthrough debut Pretty Hate Machine almost entirely by himself, playing most instruments and programming the electronic parts.
Practice Questions
Q:What is Trent Reznor's birth year and birthplace?
A:Born 1965 in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Trent Reznor was born on May 17, 1965, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the region before moving to Cleveland to pursue his music career.
Q:How many Academy Awards has Trent Reznor won?
A:He has won two Academy Awards.
Reznor won Oscars for Best Original Score for The Social Network (2010) and for Soul (2020), both shared with collaborator Atticus Ross (and Jon Batiste on Soul).