Alfred Newman

Summary

Alfred Newman is a human^[1]. Born in New Haven^[2], he… he was born on March 17, 1901^[3]. He died in Hollywood^[4]. He died on February 17, 1970^[5]. He worked as a conductor^[6], composer^[7], film score composer^[8], actor^[9], and director^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (511 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Alfred Newman was born in New Haven^[2].
• Alfred Newman passed away in Hollywood^[4].
• Alfred Newman was born on March 17, 1901^[3].
• Alfred Newman was born on March 17, 1900^[12].
• Alfred Newman died on February 17, 1970^[5].
• Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park^[13].
• Alfred Newman's father was Michael Newman^[14].
• Alfred Newman's mother was Luba Newman^[15].
• Among Alfred Newman's spouses was Martha Montgomery^[16].
• A child of Alfred Newman was David Newman^[17].
• A child of Alfred Newman was Maria Newman^[18].
• A child of Alfred Newman was Thomas Newman^[19].
• A child of Alfred Newman was Tim Newman^[20].
• Alfred Newman held citizenship in United States^[21].
• English was Alfred Newman's native language^[22].
• Alfred Newman worked as a conductor^[6].
• Alfred Newman worked as a composer^[7].
• Alfred Newman's professions included film score composer^[8].
• Alfred Newman's professions included actor^[9].
• Alfred Newman's professions included director^[10].
• Alfred Newman worked as a musician^[23].
• Alfred Newman's field of work was film score^[24].
• Alfred Newman received the Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment^[25].
• Alfred Newman received the Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment^[26].
• Alfred Newman received the Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Newman's place of birth was New Haven^[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 17, 1901^[3] and March 17, 1900^[12]. His father was Michael Newman^[14]. His mother was Luba Newman^[15]. English was his native language^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor^[6], composer^[7], film score composer^[8], actor^[9], director^[10], and musician^[23]. Alfred Newman's field of work was film score^[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment^[25], an Academy Awards^[28]; Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score^[27]; Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score^[29], an Academy Awards^[30], in United States^[31]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[32], a commemorative plaque^[33], in United States^[34].

Personal Life

Among Alfred Newman's spouses was Martha Montgomery^[16]. Children include David Newman^[17], a composer^[35], b. 1954^[36], of United States^[37], specialised in film score^[38]; Maria Newman^[18], a composer^[39], b. 1962^[40], of United States^[41]; Thomas Newman^[19], a composer^[42], b. 1955^[43], of United States^[44], awarded the Emmy Award^[45], specialised in film score^[46]; and Tim Newman^[20], a screenwriter^[47], b. 1962^[48], of United States^[49]. His religion is recorded as Judaism^[50].

Death and Burial

Alfred Newman died on February 17, 1970^[5]. He passed away in Hollywood^[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema^[51]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park^[13].

Why It Matters

Alfred Newman ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (511 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman^[54], a singer-songwriter^[55], b. 1943^[56], of United States^[57], awarded the Annie Award^[58], specialised in film score^[59]; George Bruns^[60], a composer^[61], 1914–1983^[62], of United States^[63], awarded the Disney Legends^[64], specialised in film score^[65]; Nick Glennie-Smith^[66], a composer^[67], 1951–2026^[68], of United Kingdom^[69], specialised in film score^[70]; Bruce Broughton^[71], a composer^[72], b. 1945^[73], of United States^[74], specialised in film score^[75]; Frank Churchill^[76], a composer^[77], 1901–1942^[78], of United States^[79], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score^[80]; and Buddy Baker^[81], a composer^[82], 1918–2002^[83], of United States^[84], awarded the Disney Legends^[85], specialised in film score^[86].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Newman born?

Born in New Haven^[2], Alfred Newman…

Where did Alfred Newman die?

Alfred Newman passed away in Hollywood^[4].

Who were Alfred Newman's parents?

Alfred Newman's father was Michael Newman^[14]. Alfred Newman's mother was Luba Newman^[15].

Who was Alfred Newman married to?

Alfred Newman's spouses include Martha Montgomery^[16].

What did Alfred Newman do for work?

Alfred Newman worked as conductor^[6], composer^[7], film score composer^[8], actor^[9], and director^[10].

What awards did Alfred Newman receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment^[25], Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment^[26], Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score^[27], and Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score^[29].

Who did Alfred Newman influence?

Alfred Newman has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman^[54], George Bruns^[60], Nick Glennie-Smith^[66], and Bruce Broughton^[71].