Alfred Newman
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Summary
Alfred Newman was born on March 17, 1901[1], in New Haven[2]. He died on February 17, 1970[3], in Hollywood[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], film score composer[7], actor[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,260 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 17, 1900[11]
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12]
- Father: Michael Newman[13]
- Mother: Luba Newman[14]
- Spouse: Martha Montgomery[15]
- Child: David Newman[16], Maria Newman[17], Thomas Newman[18], Tim Newman[19]
- Country of citizenship: United States[20]
- Native language: English[21]
- Occupation: musician[22], bandleader[23]
- Field of work: film score[24]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[25], Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[26], Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[27], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: film score[31]
- Record label: Mercury Records[32], Capitol Records[33], MGM Records[34]
- Commons category: Alfred Newman (composer)[35]
- Cause of death: pulmonary emphysema[36]
- Family name: Newman[37]
- Given name: Alfred[38]
- Work location: United States[39]
- Relative: Randy Newman[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Score[42], Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[43]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: US[45]
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Began / founded: 1901-03-17[46]
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Ended / dissolved: 1970-02-17[47]
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Community tags: film composer, score, soundtrack[48]
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MusicBrainz ID: dbe22c4f-6a21-4b7c-ad09-e4048d1065bc[49]
Why It Matters
Alfred Newman has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[52], a singer-songwriter[53], b. 1943[54], of United States[55], awarded the Annie Award[56], specialised in film score[57]; Nick Glennie-Smith[58], a composer[59], 1951–2026[60], of United Kingdom[61], specialised in film score[62]; Bruce Broughton[63], a composer[64], b. 1945[65], of United States[66], specialised in film score[67]; George Bruns[68], a composer[69], 1914–1983[70], of United States[71], awarded the Disney Legends[72], specialised in film score[73]; Frank Churchill[74], a composer[75], 1901–1942[76], of United States[77], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[78]; and Leigh Harline[79], a composer[80], 1907–1969[81], of United States[82], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song[83].
FAQs
Where was Alfred Newman born?
Alfred Newman's place of birth was New Haven[2].
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[13]. Alfred Newman's mother was Luba Newman[14].
Who was Alfred Newman married to?
Alfred Newman's spouses include Martha Montgomery[15].
What did Alfred Newman do for work?
Alfred Newman worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], film score composer[7], actor[8], and director[9].
What awards did Alfred Newman receive?
Honors received include 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[52], Nick Glennie-Smith[58], Bruce Broughton[63], and George Bruns[68].