David Newman
Sound
Born March 11, 1954 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as David Louis Newman
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.
Awards & recognition
- Saturn Award — Best Music · 2000 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical or Comedy Score · 1998 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Original Score · 1998 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Hollywood in Vienna: The World of James Horner
Music by John Williams
Green Eggs and Ham
Tales from the Crypt
Anastasia
The Sandlot
Amazing Stories
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Serenity
Ice Age
Heathers
Matilda
Score
Galaxy Quest
Talent for the Game
The Brave Little Toaster
West Side Story
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
The War of the Roses
Frankenweenie
Girls Trip
Tommy Boy
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp
The Mighty Ducks
Critters
Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins
Brokedown Palace
Boys on the Side
That Night
Hoffa
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
The Freshman
Mr. Destiny
Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster
Monster-in-Law
Never Been Kissed
Bowfinger
The Air Up There
Paradise
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Throw Momma from the Train
Night School
My Life in Ruins
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Duplex
Scooby-Doo
Bedazzled
Jingle All the Way
Other People's Money