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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'.
Thu, Sep 19 2024
Poster of West Side Story
West Side Story
David Newman was
67 in West Side Story
as 'Music Arranger'.
Wed, Dec 08 2021
Poster of Pets United
Pets United
David Newman was
65 in Pets United
as 'Music'.
Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of Night School
Night School
David Newman was
64 in Night School
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Sep 27 2018
Poster of Naked
Naked
David Newman was
63 in Naked
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 11 2017
Poster of Girls Trip
Girls Trip
David Newman was
63 in Girls Trip
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of Army of One
Army of One
David Newman was
62 in Army of One
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
Thu, Jul 16 2015
Poster of 5 Flights Up
5 Flights Up
David Newman was
60 in 5 Flights Up
as 'Music'.
Sat, May 10 2014
Poster of Behaving Badly
Behaving Badly
David Newman was
60 in Behaving Badly
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Apr 14 2014
Poster of Tarzan
Tarzan
David Newman was
59 in Tarzan
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Oct 16 2010
Poster of Animals United
Animals United
David Newman was
56 in Animals United
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 05 2009
Poster of The Spirit
The Spirit
David Newman was
54 in The Spirit
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 08 2008
Poster of Norbit
Norbit
David Newman was
52 in Norbit
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Feb 08 2007
Poster of Serenity
Serenity
David Newman was
51 in Serenity
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Sun, Sep 25 2005
Poster of Monster-in-Law
Monster-in-Law
David Newman was
51 in Monster-in-Law
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of Duplex
Duplex
David Newman was
49 in Duplex
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of Daddy Day Care
Daddy Day Care
David Newman was
49 in Daddy Day Care
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of Scooby-Doo
Scooby-Doo
David Newman was
48 in Scooby-Doo
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of Ice Age
Ice Age
David Newman was
47 in Ice Age
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 30 2001
Poster of Dr. Dolittle 2
Dr. Dolittle 2
David Newman was
47 in Dr. Dolittle 2
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 22 2001
Poster of The Flamingo Rising
The Flamingo Rising
David Newman was
46 in The Flamingo Rising
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Feb 04 2001
Poster of Bedazzled
Bedazzled
David Newman was
46 in Bedazzled
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Oct 19 2000
Poster of 102 Dalmatians
102 Dalmatians
David Newman was
46 in 102 Dalmatians
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of Duets
Duets
David Newman was
46 in Duets
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 28 2000
Poster of Galaxy Quest
Galaxy Quest
David Newman was
45 in Galaxy Quest
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of Brokedown Palace
Brokedown Palace
David Newman was
45 in Brokedown Palace
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 13 1999
Poster of Bowfinger
Bowfinger
David Newman was
45 in Bowfinger
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Aug 12 1999
Poster of Never Been Kissed
Never Been Kissed
David Newman was
45 in Never Been Kissed
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 09 1999
Poster of 1001 Nights
1001 Nights
David Newman was
44 in 1001 Nights
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Apr 30 1998
Poster of Anastasia
Anastasia
David Newman was
43 in Anastasia
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 20 1997
Poster of Out to Sea
Out to Sea
David Newman was
43 in Out to Sea
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
Thu, Nov 21 1996
Poster of Matilda
Matilda
David Newman was
42 in Matilda
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor
David Newman was
42 in The Nutty Professor
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 28 1996
Poster of The Phantom
The Phantom
David Newman was
42 in The Phantom
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jun 06 1996
Poster of Big Bully
Big Bully
David Newman was
41 in Big Bully
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 26 1996
Poster of Operation Dumbo Drop
Operation Dumbo Drop
David Newman was
41 in Operation Dumbo Drop
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 28 1995
Poster of Tommy Boy
Tommy Boy
David Newman was
41 in Tommy Boy
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 03 1995
Poster of I Love Trouble
I Love Trouble
David Newman was
40 in I Love Trouble
as 'Music'.
Wed, Jun 29 1994
Poster of The Cowboy Way
The Cowboy Way
David Newman was
40 in The Cowboy Way
as 'Music'.
Fri, Jun 03 1994
Poster of The Flintstones
The Flintstones
David Newman was
40 in The Flintstones
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Undercover Blues
Undercover Blues
David Newman was
39 in Undercover Blues
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Coneheads
Coneheads
David Newman was
39 in Coneheads
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 23 1993
Poster of The Sandlot
The Sandlot
David Newman was
39 in The Sandlot
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Apr 07 1993
Poster of Hoffa
Hoffa
David Newman was
38 in Hoffa
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of The Mighty Ducks
The Mighty Ducks
David Newman was
38 in The Mighty Ducks
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of Honeymoon in Vegas
Honeymoon in Vegas
David Newman was
38 in Honeymoon in Vegas
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 28 1992
Poster of That Night
That Night
David Newman was
38 in That Night
as 'Music'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 18 1991
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
David Newman was
37 in Paradise
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of Rover Dangerfield
Rover Dangerfield
David Newman was
37 in Rover Dangerfield
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of The Marrying Man
The Marrying Man
David Newman was
37 in The Marrying Man
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 05 1991
Poster of The Runestone
The Runestone
David Newman was
36 in The Runestone
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of Meet the Applegates
Meet the Applegates
David Newman was
36 in Meet the Applegates
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 08 1990
Poster of Mr. Destiny
Mr. Destiny
David Newman was
36 in Mr. Destiny
as 'Music'.
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'.
Fri, Aug 03 1990
Poster of The Freshman
The Freshman
David Newman was
36 in The Freshman
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Fire Birds
Fire Birds
David Newman was
36 in Fire Birds
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of MadHouse
MadHouse
David Newman was
35 in MadHouse
as 'Original Music Composer'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Gross Anatomy
Gross Anatomy
David Newman was
35 in Gross Anatomy
as 'Music'.
Fri, Oct 20 1989
Poster of Little Monsters
Little Monsters
David Newman was
35 in Little Monsters
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 25 1989
Poster of Back to Neverland
Back to Neverland
David Newman was
35 in Back to Neverland
as 'Music'.
Sun, Apr 30 1989
Poster of Disorganized Crime
Disorganized Crime
David Newman was
35 in Disorganized Crime
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Heathers
Heathers
David Newman was
35 in Heathers
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 31 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'.
Fri, Feb 17 1989
Poster of Die Reis Na Blinkliggiestad
Die Reis Na Blinkliggiestad
David Newman was
33 in Die Reis Na Blinkliggiestad
as 'Music'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Jul 09 1987
Poster of Malone
Malone
David Newman was
33 in Malone
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of My Demon Lover
My Demon Lover
David Newman was
33 in My Demon Lover
as 'Music'.
Fri, Apr 24 1987
Poster of The Kindred
The Kindred
David Newman was
32 in The Kindred
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 09 1987
Poster of Vendetta
Vendetta
David Newman was
32 in Vendetta
as 'Music'.
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'.
Mon, Jul 14 1986
Poster of Critters
Critters
David Newman was
32 in Critters
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 11 1986
Poster of Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie
David Newman was
30 in Frankenweenie
as 'Music'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
David Newman was
31+ in Amazing Stories
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985