Thomas Newman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Thomas Newman
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Oct 20, 1955(1955-10-20)
Age	69
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Libra

Thomas Newman Biography

Thomas Newman is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on October 20, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Award-winning musician who composed score of “The Green Mile” and “Finding Nemo.” He was the first recipient of an Academy Award nomination for his music for The Shawshank Redemption soundtrack.

He composed the soundtrack for his film “Gung Ho” for director He scored the film “Gung Ho” for director Ron Howard..

Thomas Montgomery Newman (born October 20, 1955) is an American composer best known for his many film scores. In a career that has spanned over four decades, he has scored numerous classics including The Player, The Shawshank Redemption, Cinderella Man, American Beauty, The Green Mile, In the Bedroom, Angels in America, Finding Nemo, WALL-E, The James Bond films Skyfall, Spectre, and the war film 1917.

During their upbringing, Martha Newman took her sons to violin lessons in the San Fernando Valley every weekend. Newman later studied composition and orchestration for two years at the University of Southern California, before transferring to Yale University, where he graduated as a Bachelor of Arts in 1977 and a Master of Music in 1978. While at Yale, he met composer Stephen Sondheim, who became an early mentor.

He was inspired through his father He was influenced by his father Alfred Newman who was a famed Hollywood film composer. His cousin was recording artist Randy Newman. who was a famous Hollywood movie composer. His cousin was a recording musician Randy Newman.

Thomas Newman Net Worth

Thomas Newman is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Thomas Newman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was mostly focused on musical theatre at the beginning of his career working frequently along with He was primarily focused on musical theatre early on, collaborating often with Stephen Sondheim..

He collaborated together with He worked with John Williams on orchestrating Darth Vader’s death scene in ‘Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi’ from 1983. on the orchestration of Darth Vader’s death scene from Star The Forces of the Seventh Episode: Return of the Jedi in 1983.

Born in Los Angeles, California, Newman is the youngest son of Martha Louis Montgomery (1920–2005) and composer Alfred Newman (1900–1970), who won the Academy Award for Best Original Score nine times. He is a member of a film- scoring dynasty in Hollywood that includes his father Alfred, brother David Newman, sister Maria Newman, uncles Lionel Newman and Emil Newman, cousin Randy Newman (also known as a singer and songwriter), and his first cousin, once removed, Joey Newman. His paternal grandparents were Russian-Jewish immigrants, and his mother was from Mississippi.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Thomas Newman height 5 ft 10 in Thomas weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Thomas Newman Dating?

According to our records, Thomas Newman married to Ann Marie Zirbes. As of December 1, 2023, Thomas Newman’s is not dating anyone.

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Newman has been nominated for fifteen Academy Awards, tying him with fellow composer Alex North for the most nominations without a win. He has also been nominated for four Golden Globes, and has won two BAFTAs, six Grammys and an Emmy Award. Newman was honored with the Richard Kirk award at the 2000 BMI Film and TV Awards. The award is given annually to a composer who has made significant contributions to film and television music. His achievements have contributed to the Newmans being the most nominated Academy Award extended family, with a collective 92 nominations in various music categories.

Facts & Trivia

Thomas Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Thomas Newman celebrates birthday on October 20 of every year.

Newman has composed music for television as well, including theme music for the series Boston Public and the miniseries Angels in America. His theme music for the television show Six Feet Under won two Grammy Awards in 2003, for Best Instrumental Composition as well as Best Instrumental Arrangement.

Who wrote the score for Finding Nemo?

Thomas Newman

What is Thomas Newman most famous for?

Thomas Newman is widely acclaimed as one of today’s most prominent composers for film. He has composed music for more than 50 motion pictures and television series and has earned 15 Academy Award nominations and six Grammy Awards.

How old is Thomas Newman?

66 years (October 20, 1955)

Is Thomas Newman related to Randy Newman?

But it’s hard to match the drama in the original-score category, where award-winning cousins Randy Newman and Thomas Newman are facing off for the first time. Neither has ever won a Globe, but both have a good chance of pulling it off this year, adding yet another layer to their rich family lore.

What movie is any other name by Thomas Newman from?

American Beauty