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David Newman

Sound · follow into films and chains

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.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

Serenity

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Bowfinger

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Ice Age

Original Music Composer

The Cat in the Hat

Original Music Composer

Matilda

Original Music Composer

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Original Music Composer

Norbit

Original Music Composer

Galaxy Quest

Original Music Composer

Chains

KinoChain journeys

Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.

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8 films

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7 films

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