Randy Newman
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Summary
Randy Newman was born on November 28, 1943[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], singer[4], composer[5], conductor[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,739 views/month, #3,483 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Irving Newman[9]
- Mother: Adele Newman[10]
- Spouse: Gretchen Preece[11]
- Child: Patrick Newman[12], Amos Newman[13], Alice Newman[14], Eric Newman[15], John Newman[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Native language: English[18]
- Occupation: pianist[19], journalist[20], film score composer[21], satirist[22], musician[23], bandleader[24]
- Field of work: film score[25], music composing[26], satire[27]
- Educated at: UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music[28], University of California, Los Angeles[29], University High School[30]
- Award received: Annie Award[31], Disney Legends[32], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[33], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[34], Academy Award for Best Original Song[35], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics[36], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[37]
- Influenced by: Bob Dylan[38], Cole Porter[39], Fats Domino[40], George Gershwin[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[43]
- Genre: rock music[44], blues[45], soft rock[46], roots rock[47], comedy rock[48], pop music[49], alternative country[50], contemporary R&B[51]
- Record label: Warner Bros. Records[52], DreamWorks Records[53], Warner Records[54], Walt Disney Records[55], Reprise Records[56], Interscope Records[57], Nonesuch Records[58], Elektra[59], Columbia Records[60]
- Discography: Randy Newman discography[61]
- Commons category: Randy Newman[62]
- Residence: Los Angeles[63]
- Family name: Newman[64]
- Given name: Randall[65], Stuart[66]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[67]
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Country: US[68]
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Began / founded: 1943-11-28[69]
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Genre(s): americana, children's music, cinematic classical, classical, piano rock, pop, pop rock, r&b, rock, singer-songwriter, soul[70]
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Community tags: americana, children's music, cinematic classical, classical, comedy music, film score, film soundtrack, movie tunes, piano rock, pop, pop rock, r&b, rock, singer-songwriter, singer/songwriter, soul[71]
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MusicBrainz ID: da7bb7d8-557d-4635-9ca1-e6e985525bd5[72]
Why It Matters
Randy Newman has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
He has been cited as an influence by Michael Andrews[75], a composer[76], b. 1967[77], of United States[78]; Richard Gibbs[79], a composer[80], b. 1955[81], of United States[82], specialised in film score[83]; and Daniel Ingram[84], a composer[85], b. 1975[86], of Canada[87].
FAQs
Where was Randy Newman born?
Randy Newman's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
Who were Randy Newman's parents?
Randy Newman's father was Irving Newman[9]. Randy Newman's mother was Adele Newman[10].
Who was Randy Newman married to?
Randy Newman's spouses include Gretchen Preece[11].
What did Randy Newman do for work?
Randy Newman worked as a singer-songwriter[3], singer[4], composer[5], conductor[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Randy Newman go to school?
Randy Newman was educated at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music[28], University of California, Los Angeles[29], and University High School[30].
What awards did Randy Newman receive?
Honors received include Annie Award[31], Disney Legends[32], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[33], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[34].
Who did Randy Newman influence?
Randy Newman has been cited as an influence by Michael Andrews[75], Richard Gibbs[79], and Daniel Ingram[84].