Alfred Newman
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Alfred Newman
Summary
Alfred Newman is a human[1]. Born in New Haven[2], he… he was born on March 17, 1901[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on February 17, 1970[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], film score composer[8], actor[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,377 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Alfred Newman was born in New Haven[2].
- Alfred Newman passed away in Hollywood[4].
- Alfred Newman was born on March 17, 1901[3].
- Alfred Newman was born on March 17, 1900[12].
- Alfred Newman died on February 17, 1970[5].
- Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13].
- Alfred Newman's father was Michael Newman[14].
- Alfred Newman's mother was Luba Newman[15].
- Among Alfred Newman's spouses was Martha Montgomery[16].
- A child of Alfred Newman was David Newman[17].
- A child of Alfred Newman was Maria Newman[18].
- A child of Alfred Newman was Thomas Newman[19].
- A child of Alfred Newman was Tim Newman[20].
- Alfred Newman held citizenship in United States[21].
- English was Alfred Newman's native language[22].
- Alfred Newman worked as a conductor[6].
- Alfred Newman worked as a composer[7].
- Alfred Newman's professions included film score composer[8].
- Alfred Newman's professions included actor[9].
- Alfred Newman's professions included director[10].
- Alfred Newman's field of work was film score[23].
- Alfred Newman received the Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[24].
- Alfred Newman received the Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[25].
- Alfred Newman received the Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[26].
- Alfred Newman received the Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1901-03-17[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1970-02-17[31]
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Community tags: film composer, score, soundtrack[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: dbe22c4f-6a21-4b7c-ad09-e4048d1065bc[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Alfred Newman's place of birth was New Haven[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 17, 1901[3] and March 17, 1900[12]. His father was Michael Newman[14]. His mother was Luba Newman[15]. English was his native language[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], film score composer[8], actor[9], and director[10]. Alfred Newman's field of work was film score[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[24], an Academy Awards[34]; Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[26]; Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[27], an Academy Awards[35], in United States[36]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[37], a commemorative plaque[38], in United States[39].
Personal Life
Among Alfred Newman's spouses was Martha Montgomery[16]. Children include David Newman[17], a composer[40], b. 1954[41], of United States[42], specialised in film score[43]; Maria Newman[18], a composer[44], b. 1962[45], of United States[46]; Thomas Newman[19], a composer[47], b. 1955[48], of United States[49], awarded the Emmy Award[50], specialised in film score[51]; and Tim Newman[20], a screenwriter[52], b. 1962[53], of United States[54]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[55].
Death and Burial
Alfred Newman died on February 17, 1970[5]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[56]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13].
Why It Matters
Alfred Newman ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,377 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[59], a singer-songwriter[60], b. 1943[61], of United States[62], awarded the Annie Award[63], specialised in film score[64]; Bruce Broughton[65], a composer[66], b. 1945[67], of United States[68], specialised in film score[69]; Frank Churchill[70], a composer[71], 1901–1942[72], of United States[73], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[74]; George Bruns[75], a composer[76], 1914–1983[77], of United States[78], awarded the Disney Legends[79], specialised in film score[80]; Leigh Harline[81], a composer[82], 1907–1969[83], of United States[84], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song[85]; and Buddy Baker[86], a composer[87], 1918–2002[88], of United States[89], awarded the Disney Legends[90], specialised in film score[91].
FAQs
Where was Alfred Newman born?
Born in New Haven[2], Alfred Newman…
Where did Alfred Newman die?
Alfred Newman passed away in Hollywood[4].
Who were Alfred Newman's parents?
Alfred Newman's father was Michael Newman[14]. Alfred Newman's mother was Luba Newman[15].
Who was Alfred Newman married to?
Alfred Newman's spouses include Martha Montgomery[16].
What did Alfred Newman do for work?
Alfred Newman worked as conductor[6], composer[7], film score composer[8], actor[9], and director[10].
What awards did Alfred Newman receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[24], Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[25], Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[26], and Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[27].
Who did Alfred Newman influence?
Alfred Newman has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[59], Bruce Broughton[65], Frank Churchill[70], and George Bruns[75].