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Thomas Newman
Who
Thomas Newman · Arts & Literature
What
Film composer
When
1955, Los Angeles, California, United States
Where
United States
Biography
Thomas Newman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Film composer
How & why
Thomas Newman is an American film composer known for distinctive scores including American Beauty, The Shawshank Redemption, Finding Nemo and Skyfall, and holds a record number of Academy Award nominations. He belongs to the Newman film-music dynasty founded by his father Alfred Newman and is of Jewish descent.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Film composer
1955
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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