Thomas Newman
Sound
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.
Known for
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movieStar Wars: Starfighter
2027
Original Music Composer
movieIn the Blink of an Eye
2026
Original Music Composer
movieThe Thursday Murder Club
2025
Original Music Composer
tvMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
2024
Original Music Composer
movieWAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko
2023
Original Music Composer
movieWhite Bird
2023
Original Music Composer
movieElemental
2023
Original Music Composer, Conductor
movieA Man Called Otto
2022
Original Music Composer
movieOperation Mincemeat
2022
Original Music Composer
movieDog
2022
Original Music Composer
movieThe Little Things
2021
Original Music Composer
movieLet Them All Talk
2020
Original Music Composer
movie1917
2019
Original Music Composer
movieTolkien
2019
Conductor, Original Music Composer
movieThe Highwaymen
2019
Original Music Composer
movieThank You for Your Service
2017
Original Music Composer
movieVictoria & Abdul
2017
Original Music Composer
tvFive Came Back
2017
Music
tvFEUD
2017
Original Music Composer
moviePassengers
2016
Original Music Composer
movieFinding Dory
2016
Original Music Composer
movieSpectre
2015
Original Music Composer
movieBridge of Spies
2015
Original Music Composer
movieHe Named Me Malala
2015
Original Music Composer
movieThe Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
2015
Original Music Composer
movieThe Judge
2014
Original Music Composer
movieGet On Up
2014
Original Music Composer
movieSaving Mr. Banks
2013
Original Music Composer
tvPaloma
2013
Main Title Theme Composer
movieSide Effects
2013
Original Music Composer
movieSkyfall
2012
Original Music Composer
tvRuth & Erica
2012
Main Title Theme Composer
movieThe Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
2012
Original Music Composer
movieThe Iron Lady
2011
Original Music Composer
movieAlien
2011
Original Music Composer
movieThe Help
2011
Original Music Composer, Songs
movieThe Adjustment Bureau
2011
Original Music Composer
movieThe Debt
2010
Original Music Composer
movieBrothers
2009
Original Music Composer
movieRevolutionary Road
2008
Original Music Composer
movieTowelhead
2008
Original Music Composer
movieWALL·E
2008
Original Music Composer, Songs
movieThe Good German
2006
Original Music Composer
movieLittle Children
2006
Original Music Composer
movieJarhead
2005
Original Music Composer
movieCinderella Man
2005
Original Music Composer
movieLemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2004
Original Music Composer, Conductor
tvAngels in America
2003
Original Music Composer
movieFinding Nemo
2003
Original Music Composer
movieWhite Oleander
2002
Original Music Composer
movieRoad to Perdition
2002
Original Music Composer
movieThe Salton Sea
2002
Original Music Composer
movieIn the Bedroom
2001
Original Music Composer
tvBoston Public
2000
Original Music Composer
moviePay It Forward
2000
Original Music Composer
movieErin Brockovich
2000
Original Music Composer
movieThe Green Mile
1999
Original Music Composer
movieAmerican Beauty
1999
Original Music Composer
movieMeet Joe Black
1998
Original Music Composer
movieThe Horse Whisperer
1998
Original Music Composer
movieOscar and Lucinda
1997
Original Music Composer
movieRed Corner
1997
Original Music Composer
movieMad City
1997
Original Music Composer
movieThe People vs. Larry Flynt
1996
Original Music Composer
movieAmerican Buffalo
1996
Original Music Composer, Orchestrator
moviePhenomenon
1996
Original Music Composer
movieUp Close & Personal
1996
Original Music Composer
movieHow to Make an American Quilt
1995
Original Music Composer
movieUnstrung Heroes
1995
Original Music Composer
movieLittle Women
1994
Original Music Composer
movieThe War
1994
Original Music Composer
movieThe Shawshank Redemption
1994
Original Music Composer, Conductor
movieThe Favor
1994
Original Music Composer
movieThreesome
1994
Original Music Composer
movieJosh & S.A.M.
1993
Original Music Composer
movieFlesh and Bone
1993
Original Music Composer
movieScent of a Woman
1992
Original Music Composer
movieCitizen Cohn
1992
Original Music Composer
movieWhispers in the Dark
1992
Original Music Composer
movieThe Player
1992
Original Music Composer
movieThose Secrets
1992
Original Music Composer
movieFried Green Tomatoes
1991
Original Music Composer
movieThe Rapture
1991
Original Music Composer
movieDeceived
1991
Original Music Composer
movieThe Linguini Incident
1991
Original Music Composer
movieCareer Opportunities
1991
Original Music Composer
movieWelcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
1990
Original Music Composer
movieNaked Tango
1990
Original Music Composer
movieHeat Wave
1990
Original Music Composer
movieMen Don't Leave
1990
Original Music Composer
movieCookie
1989
Original Music Composer
movieThe Prince of Pennsylvania
1988
Original Music Composer
movieThe Great Outdoors
1988
Original Music Composer
movieLess Than Zero
1987
Original Music Composer
movieThe Lost Boys
1987
Original Music Composer
movieLight of Day
1987
Original Music Composer
movieJumpin' Jack Flash
1986
Original Music Composer
movieAmerican Geisha
1986
Original Music Composer
movieGung Ho
1986
Original Music Composer
movieSummer's End
1985
Original Music Composer
movieReal Genius
1985
Original Music Composer
movieThe Man with One Red Shoe
1985
Original Music Composer
movieGirls Just Want to Have Fun
1985
Original Music Composer
movieDesperately Seeking Susan
1985
Original Music Composer
movieGrandview, U.S.A.
1984
Original Music Composer
movieRevenge of the Nerds
1984
Original Music Composer
movieReckless
1984
Original Music Composer
movieThe Seduction of Gina
1984
Original Music Composer
Anxious People
Original Music Composer
Acting7
Crew1
movieSicko
2007
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