David Newman

David Newman

Birthday: 1954-03-11

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography: David Louis Newman (born March 11, 1954) is an American composer and conductor known particularly for his film scores. In a career spanning nearly forty years, he has composed music for nearly 100 feature films. Newman was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Mississippi-born Martha Louise (née Montgomery) and Hollywood composer Alfred Newman. He is the brother of Thomas Newman and the cousin of Randy Newman, both of whom are also composers of film scores. An accomplished violinist, and successful concert conductor, Newman was educated at the University of Southern California.

Movies

Hollywood in Vienna: The World of James Horner
Hollywood in Vienna: The World of James Horner

On the first anniversary of James Horner's tragic death, we celebrate the legendary composer's great...

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Inhuman Experiments: The Making of "The Kindred"
Inhuman Experiments: The Making of "The Kindred"

Features interviews with filmmakers, production designers, writers, editors, actors, and special eff...

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Time Flies When You Are Having Fun! A Look Back at a Most "Excellent Adventure"
Time Flies When You Are Having Fun! A Look Back at a Most "Excellent Adventure"

A look back on the making of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure with the creators of the film, featuri...

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Music by John Williams
Music by John Williams

His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over ...

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Score: A Film Music Documentary
Score: A Film Music Documentary

Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible t...

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Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary

A feature-length documentary about the film Galaxy Quest and its legacy, celebrating its milestone 2...

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Richard Glazier: From Broadway to Hollywood
Richard Glazier: From Broadway to Hollywood

Pianist Richard Glazier offers a unique view of Broadway and Hollywood music using fascinating inter...

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