Alfred Newman
American composer and conductor
Born
March 17th, 1900
125 years ago
Died
February 17th, 1970
55 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent composer and conductor in the American film industry, contributed significantly to movie scores from the 1930s through the 1960s. Served as the head of the music department at 20th Century Fox, overseeing numerous productions. Played a crucial role in shaping the sound of classic Hollywood films, winning nine Academy Awards for Best Original Score. Composed memorable scores for films including "The Song of Bernadette," "All About Eve," and "How Green Was My Valley."
Won nine Academy Awards for Best Original Score
Composed scores for "The Song of Bernadette"
Conducted music for "All About Eve"
Designed music for "How Green Was My Valley"
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