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David Newman

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Mar 11 1954
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
David Newman is 70 years old
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Poster of Arthur's Whisky
Arthur's Whisky
David Newman was 70 in Arthur's Whisky as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2024
Poster of West Side Story
West Side Story
David Newman was 67 in West Side Story as 'Music Arranger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 2021
Poster of Pets United
Pets United
David Newman was 65 in Pets United as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of Night School
Night School
David Newman was 64 in Night School as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 2018
Poster of Naked
Naked
David Newman was 63 in Naked as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2017
Poster of Girls Trip
Girls Trip
David Newman was 63 in Girls Trip as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of Army of One
Army of One
David Newman was 62 in Army of One as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Some Kind of Beautiful
Some Kind of Beautiful
David Newman was 61 in Some Kind of Beautiful as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 2015
Poster of 5 Flights Up
5 Flights Up
David Newman was 60 in 5 Flights Up as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 2014
Poster of Behaving Badly
Behaving Badly
David Newman was 60 in Behaving Badly as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 2014
Poster of Tarzan
Tarzan
David Newman was 59 in Tarzan as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 2013
Poster of A Christmas Story 2
A Christmas Story 2
David Newman was 58 in A Christmas Story 2 as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 2012
Poster of Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
David Newman was 56 in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 2011
Poster of Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster
Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster
David Newman was 56 in Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 2010
Poster of Animals United
Animals United
David Newman was 56 in Animals United as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 2010
Poster of The Spy Next Door
The Spy Next Door
David Newman was 55 in The Spy Next Door as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 2010
Poster of Crazy on the Outside
Crazy on the Outside
David Newman was 55 in Crazy on the Outside as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 2010
Poster of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
David Newman was 55 in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 2009
Poster of Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins
Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins
David Newman was 55 in Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 2009
Poster of My Life in Ruins
My Life in Ruins
David Newman was 55 in My Life in Ruins as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 2009
Poster of The Spirit
The Spirit
David Newman was 54 in The Spirit as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008
Poster of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
David Newman was 53 in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2008
Poster of Norbit
Norbit
David Newman was 52 in Norbit as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 2007
Poster of Serenity
Serenity
David Newman was 51 in Serenity as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 2005
Poster of Monster-in-Law
Monster-in-Law
David Newman was 51 in Monster-in-Law as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 2005
Poster of Man of the House
Man of the House
David Newman was 50 in Man of the House as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2005
Poster of Are We There Yet?
Are We There Yet?
David Newman was 50 in Are We There Yet? as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 2005
Poster of Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
David Newman was 50 in Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 2004
Poster of The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat
David Newman was 49 in The Cat in the Hat as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of Duplex
Duplex
David Newman was 49 in Duplex as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of Daddy Day Care
Daddy Day Care
David Newman was 49 in Daddy Day Care as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
David Newman was 48 in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days as 'Conductor, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of Scooby-Doo
Scooby-Doo
David Newman was 48 in Scooby-Doo as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 2002
Poster of Life or Something Like It
Life or Something Like It
David Newman was 48 in Life or Something Like It as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2002
Poster of Death to Smoochy
Death to Smoochy
David Newman was 48 in Death to Smoochy as 'Songs, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of Ice Age
Ice Age
David Newman was 47 in Ice Age as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 2002
Poster of The Affair of the Necklace
The Affair of the Necklace
David Newman was 47 in The Affair of the Necklace as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 2001
Poster of Dr. Dolittle 2
Dr. Dolittle 2
David Newman was 47 in Dr. Dolittle 2 as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2001
Poster of The Flamingo Rising
The Flamingo Rising
David Newman was 46 in The Flamingo Rising as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 2001
Poster of Bedazzled
Bedazzled
David Newman was 46 in Bedazzled as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 2000
Poster of 102 Dalmatians
102 Dalmatians
David Newman was 46 in 102 Dalmatians as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of Duets
Duets
David Newman was 46 in Duets as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 2000
Poster of Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
David Newman was 46 in Nutty Professor II: The Klumps as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 2000
Poster of The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
David Newman was 46 in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2000
Poster of Galaxy Quest
Galaxy Quest
David Newman was 45 in Galaxy Quest as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of Brokedown Palace
Brokedown Palace
David Newman was 45 in Brokedown Palace as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1999
Poster of Bowfinger
Bowfinger
David Newman was 45 in Bowfinger as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1999
Poster of Never Been Kissed
Never Been Kissed
David Newman was 45 in Never Been Kissed as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1999
Poster of 1001 Nights
1001 Nights
David Newman was 44 in 1001 Nights as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1998
Poster of Anastasia
Anastasia
David Newman was 43 in Anastasia as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1997
Poster of Out to Sea
Out to Sea
David Newman was 43 in Out to Sea as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1997
Poster of Jingle All the Way
Jingle All the Way
David Newman was 42 in Jingle All the Way as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1996
Poster of Matilda
Matilda
David Newman was 42 in Matilda as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor
David Newman was 42 in The Nutty Professor as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1996
Poster of The Phantom
The Phantom
David Newman was 42 in The Phantom as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1996
Poster of Big Bully
Big Bully
David Newman was 41 in Big Bully as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1996
Poster of Operation Dumbo Drop
Operation Dumbo Drop
David Newman was 41 in Operation Dumbo Drop as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1995
Poster of Tommy Boy
Tommy Boy
David Newman was 41 in Tommy Boy as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1995
Poster of Boys on the Side
Boys on the Side
David Newman was 40 in Boys on the Side as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1995
Poster of I Love Trouble
I Love Trouble
David Newman was 40 in I Love Trouble as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1994
Poster of The Cowboy Way
The Cowboy Way
David Newman was 40 in The Cowboy Way as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1994
Poster of The Flintstones
The Flintstones
David Newman was 40 in The Flintstones as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 26 1994
Poster of My Father the Hero
My Father the Hero
David Newman was 39 in My Father the Hero as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1994
Poster of The Air Up There
The Air Up There
David Newman was 39 in The Air Up There as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Undercover Blues
Undercover Blues
David Newman was 39 in Undercover Blues as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Coneheads
Coneheads
David Newman was 39 in Coneheads as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1993
Poster of The Sandlot
The Sandlot
David Newman was 39 in The Sandlot as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1993
Poster of Hoffa
Hoffa
David Newman was 38 in Hoffa as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of The Mighty Ducks
The Mighty Ducks
David Newman was 38 in The Mighty Ducks as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of Honeymoon in Vegas
Honeymoon in Vegas
David Newman was 38 in Honeymoon in Vegas as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1992
Poster of That Night
That Night
David Newman was 38 in That Night as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 1992
Poster of The Itsy Bitsy Spider
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
David Newman was 38 in The Itsy Bitsy Spider as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1992
Poster of Other People's Money
Other People's Money
David Newman was 37 in Other People's Money as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1991
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
David Newman was 37 in Paradise as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
David Newman was 37 in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of Rover Dangerfield
Rover Dangerfield
David Newman was 37 in Rover Dangerfield as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1991
Poster of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
David Newman was 37 in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1991
Poster of Talent for the Game
Talent for the Game
David Newman was 37 in Talent for the Game as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of The Marrying Man
The Marrying Man
David Newman was 37 in The Marrying Man as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1991
Poster of The Runestone
The Runestone
David Newman was 36 in The Runestone as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of Meet the Applegates
Meet the Applegates
David Newman was 36 in Meet the Applegates as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1990
Poster of Mr. Destiny
Mr. Destiny
David Newman was 36 in Mr. Destiny as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp
DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp
David Newman was 36 in DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1990
Poster of The Freshman
The Freshman
David Newman was 36 in The Freshman as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Fire Birds
Fire Birds
David Newman was 36 in Fire Birds as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of MadHouse
MadHouse
David Newman was 35 in MadHouse as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1990
Poster of The War of the Roses
The War of the Roses
David Newman was 35 in The War of the Roses as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Gross Anatomy
Gross Anatomy
David Newman was 35 in Gross Anatomy as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1989
Poster of Little Monsters
Little Monsters
David Newman was 35 in Little Monsters as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1989
Poster of Back to Neverland
Back to Neverland
David Newman was 35 in Back to Neverland as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1989
Poster of Disorganized Crime
Disorganized Crime
David Newman was 35 in Disorganized Crime as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
David Newman was 34 in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1989
Poster of Heathers
Heathers
David Newman was 34 in Heathers as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of Die Reis Na Blinkliggiestad
Die Reis Na Blinkliggiestad
David Newman was 33 in Die Reis Na Blinkliggiestad as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Throw Momma from the Train
Throw Momma from the Train
David Newman was 33 in Throw Momma from the Train as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1987
Poster of The Brave Little Toaster
The Brave Little Toaster
David Newman was 33 in The Brave Little Toaster as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 1987
Poster of Malone
Malone
David Newman was 33 in Malone as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of My Demon Lover
My Demon Lover
David Newman was 33 in My Demon Lover as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1987
Poster of The Kindred
The Kindred
David Newman was 32 in The Kindred as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1987
Poster of Vendetta
Vendetta
David Newman was 32 in Vendetta as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1986
Poster of Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
David Newman was 32 in Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 14 1986
Poster of Critters
Critters
David Newman was 32 in Critters as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1986
Poster of Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie
David Newman was 30 in Frankenweenie as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984

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Poster of Green Eggs and Ham
Green Eggs and Ham
David Newman was 65+ in Green Eggs and Ham as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
David Newman was 35+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
David Newman was 31+ in Amazing Stories as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985