Thomas Newman
American composer known for film scores
Born
October 20th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1955, a prominent composer and conductor. Worked on numerous film scores and is recognized for contributions to modern cinema music. Collaborated frequently with renowned directors. Notable works include scores for films such as 'American Beauty', 'Finding Nemo', and 'The Shawshank Redemption'. Garnered critical acclaim and multiple nominations during a prolific career in the film industry.
Scored 'American Beauty' which received an Academy Award nomination
Composed music for 'Finding Nemo' and 'Skyfall'
Provided the score for 'The Shawshank Redemption', recognized as a classic
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