Thomas Newman
Personal Info
Known for
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
1955-10-20 (69 years old)
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Thomas Newman
Biography
Thomas Montgomery Newman (born October 20, 1955) is an American composer best known for his many film scores. In a career that has spanned over four decades, he has scored numerous classics including The Player, The Shawshank Redemption, Cinderella Man, American Beauty, The Green Mile, In the Bedroom, Angels in America, Finding Nemo, WALL-E, the James Bond films Skyfall, Spectre, and the war film 1917.
Newman has been nominated for fifteen Academy Awards, tying him with fellow composer Alex North for the most nominations without a win. He has also been nominated for four Golden Globes, and has won two BAFTAs, six Grammys and an Emmy Award. Newman was honored with the Richard Kirk award at the 2000 BMI Film and TV Awards. The award is given annually to a composer who has made significant contributions to film and television music. His achievements have contributed to the Newmans being the most nominated Academy Award extended family, with a collective 92 nominations in various music categories.
Acting
(2024)
Music by John Williams
as Self - Composer
(2022)
The Sound of 007
as Self
(2020)
Allied Forces: Making 1917
as Self
(2017)
Crew
In the Blink of an Eye
Original Music Composer
(2025)
The Thursday Murder Club
Original Music Composer
(2023)
White Bird
Original Music Composer
(2023)
WAR IS OVER!
Original Music Composer
(2023)
Elemental
Original Music Composer, Conductor
(2022)
Operation Mincemeat
Original Music Composer
(2022)
Dog
Original Music Composer
(2022)
A Man Called Otto
Original Music Composer
(2021)
The Little Things
Original Music Composer
(2020)
Let Them All Talk
Original Music Composer
(2019)
Tolkien
Conductor, Original Music Composer
(2019)
The Highwaymen
Original Music Composer
(2019)
1917
Original Music Composer
(2017)
Five Came Back
Music
(2017)
Victoria & Abdul
Original Music Composer
(2017)
Thank You for Your Service
Original Music Composer
(2016)
Finding Dory
Original Music Composer
(2016)
Passengers
Original Music Composer
(2015)
Spectre
Original Music Composer
(2015)
Bridge of Spies
Original Music Composer
(2015)
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Original Music Composer
(2015)
He Named Me Malala
Original Music Composer
(2014)
The Judge
Original Music Composer
(2014)
Get on Up
Original Music Composer
(2014)
Walking the Mile
Music
(2013)
Saving Mr. Banks
Original Music Composer
(2013)
Side Effects
Original Music Composer
(2012)
Skyfall
Original Music Composer
(2012)
Gumdrop
Music
(2012)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Original Music Composer
(2011)
The Adjustment Bureau
Original Music Composer
(2011)
The Iron Lady
Original Music Composer
(2011)
The Help
Original Music Composer
(2010)
The Debt
Original Music Composer
(2009)
Brothers
Original Music Composer
(2008)
Towelhead
Original Music Composer
(2008)
WALL·E
Original Music Composer
(2008)
Revolutionary Road
Original Music Composer
(2007)
Sicko
Thanks
(2006)
Little Children
Original Music Composer
(2006)
The Good German
Original Music Composer
(2005)
Jarhead
Original Music Composer
(2005)
Cinderella Man
Original Music Composer
(2004)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Original Music Composer, Conductor
(2003)
Finding Nemo
Original Music Composer
(2002)
Road to Perdition
Original Music Composer
(2002)
White Oleander
Original Music Composer
(2002)
The Salton Sea
Original Music Composer
(2002)
(2001)
In the Bedroom
Original Music Composer
(2000)
(2000)
Erin Brockovich
Original Music Composer
(2000)
Pay It Forward
Original Music Composer
(1999)
American Beauty
Original Music Composer
(1999)
The Green Mile
Original Music Composer
(1998)
Meet Joe Black
Original Music Composer
(1998)
The Horse Whisperer
Original Music Composer
(1997)
Red Corner
Original Music Composer
(1997)
Mad City
Original Music Composer
(1997)
Oscar and Lucinda
Original Music Composer
(1996)
American Buffalo
Original Music Composer, Orchestrator
(1996)
Up Close & Personal
Original Music Composer
(1996)
(1996)
Phenomenon
Original Music Composer
(1995)
How to Make an American Quilt
Original Music Composer
(1995)
Unstrung Heroes
Original Music Composer
(1994)
The Shawshank Redemption
Original Music Composer, Conductor
(1994)
Little Women
Original Music Composer
(1994)
Corrina, Corrina
Music
(1994)
Threesome
Original Music Composer
(1994)
The Favor
Original Music Composer
(1994)
The War
Original Music Composer
(1993)
Josh and S.A.M.
Original Music Composer
(1993)
Flesh and Bone
Original Music Composer
(1992)
The Player
Original Music Composer
(1992)
Scent of a Woman
Original Music Composer
(1992)
Whispers in the Dark
Original Music Composer
(1992)
Citizen Cohn
Original Music Composer
(1992)
Those Secrets
Original Music Composer
(1991)
The Rapture
Original Music Composer
(1991)
Deceived
Original Music Composer
(1991)
The Linguini Incident
Original Music Composer
(1991)
Career Opportunities
Original Music Composer
(1991)
Fried Green Tomatoes
Original Music Composer
(1990)
Men Don't Leave
Original Music Composer
(1990)
Heat Wave
Original Music Composer
(1990)
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
Original Music Composer
(1990)
Naked Tango
Original Music Composer
(1989)
Rhythm Nation 1814
Original Music Composer
(1989)
Cookie
Original Music Composer
(1988)
The Great Outdoors
Original Music Composer
(1988)
The Prince of Pennsylvania
Original Music Composer
(1987)
Light of Day
Original Music Composer
(1987)
Less Than Zero
Original Music Composer
(1987)
The Lost Boys
Original Music Composer
(1986)
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Original Music Composer
(1986)
Gung Ho
Original Music Composer
(1985)
The Man with One Red Shoe
Original Music Composer
(1985)
Real Genius
Original Music Composer
(1985)
Summer's End
Original Music Composer
(1985)
Desperately Seeking Susan
Original Music Composer
(1985)
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Original Music Composer
(1984)
Grandview, U.S.A.
Original Music Composer
(1984)
Revenge of the Nerds
Original Music Composer
(1984)
Reckless
Original Music Composer
(1984)