Bill Conti is an American film composer and conductor. He is best known for his work in movies like Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), The Right Stuff (1984), The Karate Kid (1985), The Karate Kid II (1986), The Karate Kid III (1989) and Masters of the Universe (1987). In a career spanning over four decades, Conti received three Academy Awards and three Golden Globe nominations. His 2006 project includes Rocky Balboa.