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David Newman (composer)
David Newman (born March 11 , 1954 ) is an American composer known particularly for his music for the movies .
Newman was born in Los Angeles, California to the late Hollywood composer Alfred Newman . He is the brother of the Hollywood composer Thomas Newman and a cousin of composer Randy Newman . An accomplished violinist, and successful concert conductor, Newman was educated at the University of Southern California .
Newman's success seems tied to his collaboration with actor/director Danny DeVito , beginning with Throw Momma from the Train The War of the Roses Other People's Money (1991), Hoffa Matilda Death to Smoochy The Flintstones The Mighty Ducks The Nutty Professor Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
His other scores include The Phantom The Brave Little Toaster Anastasia Malone Ice Age Serenity R.O.T.O.R. Academy Award nomination for the score to the animated film Anastasia
In 1997, David Newman also began a four year stint as the music director for the Sundance Institute, and he has conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra on several occasions.
That year, he also re-recorded the Twentieth Century Fox Fanfare, composed by his uncle Alfred Newman.
David Newman was elected president of The Film Music Society in February 2007.[1]
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