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Thomas Newman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 20, 1955 |
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| Died | December 20, 1991 (age 36) |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Thomas Newman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Composing award-winning film scores, including for 'The Shawshank Redemption', 'American Beauty', 'Finding Nemo', and the James Bond films 'Skyfall' and 'Spectre'. |
Intro
Thomas Newman is an acclaimed American film composer and conductor, best known for his evocative scores for major Hollywood films. Renowned for his distinct musical style, Newman is one of the most respected composers in contemporary cinema.
Early Life & Background
Thomas Newman was born into a musical family; his father, Alfred Newman, was a legendary Hollywood composer, and his cousins include composers Randy Newman and David Newman. He attended Yale University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Music.
Career Highlights
- Has earned 15 Academy Award nominations for Best Original Score and Best Original Song
- Won two Grammy Awards and a BAFTA for his work
- Composed scores for critically acclaimed films such as 'The Shawshank Redemption', 'American Beauty', 'Finding Nemo', 'Road to Perdition', and 'Skyfall'
- Frequently collaborates with directors Sam Mendes and Pixar Animation Studios
Trivia
- Newman comes from one of the most famous musical families in Hollywood history.
- He is noted for combining traditional orchestra with non-traditional instruments and electronic music in his scores.
- He is one of the most nominated living composers never to have won a competitive Oscar.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Thomas Newman born?
Thomas Newman was born the 20 October 1955.
Where is Thomas Newman from?
Los Angeles, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About October 20th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Return of the King', the third and final volume of 'The Lord of the Rings', was published on October 20, 1955. This volume concludes the epic fantasy trilogy, following 'The Fellowship of the Ring' and 'The Two Towers'.
- Day of the week: October 20th, 1955 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Hear You Knocking by Gale Storm
- #1 UK song: The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young
- Popular movie: I'll Cry Tomorrow directed by Daniel Mann
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