Thomas Newman
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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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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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WALL·E (2008)
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The Green Mile (1999)
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Finding Nemo (2003)
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Elemental (2023)
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Finding Dory (2016)
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Skyfall (2012)
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American Beauty (1999)
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Spectre (2015)
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1917 (2019)
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Meet Joe Black (1998)
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The Help (2011)
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Scent of a Woman (1992)
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Brothers (2009)
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The Judge (2014)
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Little Children (2006)
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The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
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Passengers (2016)
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A Man Called Otto (2022)
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
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The Lost Boys (1987)
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Erin Brockovich (2000)
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Bridge of Spies (2015)
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The Horse Whisperer (1998)
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In the Blink of an Eye (2026)
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Cinderella Man (2005)
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Phenomenon (1996)
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The Thursday Murder Club (2025)
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Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
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Revolutionary Road (2008)
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Jarhead (2005)
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Road to Perdition (2002)
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Red Corner (1997)
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The Little Things (2021)
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The Player (1992)
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Little Women (1994)
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Pay It Forward (2000)
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Dog (2022)
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Career Opportunities (1991)
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The Highwaymen (2019)
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White Bird (2023)
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In the Bedroom (2001)
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The Iron Lady (2011)
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The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
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Side Effects (2013)
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Gung Ho (1986)
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The Great Outdoors (1988)
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Threesome (1994)
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Get On Up (2014)
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Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
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Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
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Real Genius (1985)
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The Debt (2010)
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Tolkien (2019)
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Victoria & Abdul (2017)
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Operation Mincemeat (2022)
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Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
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White Oleander (2002)
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The Salton Sea (2002)
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The Rapture (1991)
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Mad City (1997)
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Flesh and Bone (1993)
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Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
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The Good German (2006)
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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)
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Towelhead (2008)
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Less Than Zero (1987)
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The War (1994)
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012)
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Up Close & Personal (1996)
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Thank You for Your Service (2017)
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How to Make an American Quilt (1995)
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The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)
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Let Them All Talk (2020)
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The Favor (1994)
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Star Wars: Starfighter (2027)
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Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)
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Light of Day (1987)
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Naked Tango (1990)
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Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
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Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990)
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Oscar and Lucinda (1997)
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Heat Wave (1990)
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Deceived (1991)
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Josh & S.A.M. (1993)
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Whispers in the Dark (1992)
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Reckless (1984)
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Unstrung Heroes (1995)
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Men Don't Leave (1990)
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American Buffalo (1996)
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Citizen Cohn (1992)
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The Linguini Incident (1991)
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Those Secrets (1992)
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The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988)
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Cookie (1989)
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He Named Me Malala (2015)
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Alien (2011)
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The Seduction of Gina (1984)
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Anxious People (—)
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WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko (2023)
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American Geisha (1986)
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Summer's End (1985)
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