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Thomas Newman

Thomas Newman's biography

Thomas Newman is 67 years old composer born at Los Angeles. Thomas was born on Thursday 20th of October 1955. Thomas is often nicknamed as Tommy. According to year of birth 1955 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 20th of October means Thomas is Libra. Libra sign depicts that it is all about “Balance”. It seems that their life is very balanced, however, things are way opposite as they always face unstable situations in order to balance it further.

His ancestry is american. Thomas is citizen of United States of America. Thomas´s primary profession is to be composer. You can know Thomas also as musician. Thomas is recently known as film score composer.

Thomas Newman's dad

Thomas Newman's father's name is Alfred Newman. He is known as conductor. His father was born on Sunday 17th of March 1901 in New Haven. His father died on Tuesday 17th of February 1970 in Hollywood. Alfred Newman was only 15 years old, when this happened.

Thomas Newman's mom

Thomas Newman's mother's name is Martha Montgomery. She is known as actor. His mother was born on Sunday 5th of December 1920 in Clarksdale. Thomas Newman was born when she was 35 years old. Thomas´s mother died on Monday 9th of May 2005 in Pacific Palisades. Martha Montgomery was 50 years old, when this happened.

Thomas Newman's schools

We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: University of Southern California, Palisades Charter High School.

Detailed informations about Thomas´s schools

  • Graduated from Yale University with a masters in music composition Keyboard player for "The Innocents" rock band

Thomas Newman's career

His main focus is to be composer and film score.

Awards and competitions

Thomas Newman's Awards

  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for work Skyfall – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in 26 January 2014

Thomas Newman's Nominations

  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • Thomas was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • Thomas was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score
  • Thomas was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • Thomas was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • Thomas was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • Thomas was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score

Thomas Newman's quotes

  • On his inspiration for his American Beauty (1999) score: "Sam [Mendes] wanted things that hammered and thwacked a bit. He was interested in percussion and mallet instruments, so I started working on various ideas that involved xylophones and marimbas."
  • The great thing about doing movie music is that you find out what you're capable of. You may think you're incapable of producing a certain rhythm, but it's your job to solve that problem. If you open your mind, an idea will lead you to the next one.
  • Regarding hearing a remix of his score to American Beauty (1999): "I was flattered and horrified. We don't own our own music, it's typically owned by the companies that hire you."
  • No, I've failed seven times - this will be my eighth. (In answer to the statement that he had failed to win an Oscar eight times, just prior to the 2007 Academy Awards ceremony)
  • About 8 nominations and 0 wins at the Oscars: Losing makes you strong. I like being the underdog.
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Thomas Newman's height, body shape

Lets describe how Thomas Newman looks. We will focus on his height, body shape. He is tall as 5' 10" (178 cm). Body build is average.