Randall Stuart Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, musician and pianist who is very well known for his works at Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.
Born in Los Angeles to an extended family of Hollywood film composers, Newman began his songwriting career at the age of 17 upon graduating from University High School. After writing for artists, such as Dusty Springfield, The Fleetwoods, Cilla Black, Gene Pitney, and the Alan Price Set, Newman began recording his own music which included songs, like "Short People" and "I Love LA".
Having already created background music for television shows, such as Lost in Space, Peyton Place, and Judd For The Defense, Newman transitioned into composing film scores. His scores can be heard in films, like Cold Turkey, Ragtime, Avalon, Parenthood, Seabiscuit, The Paper, Meet the Parents, Marriage Story, and Pleasantville.
He was named a Disney Legend in 2007.
Feature Film Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Position | Subsidiary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Meet the Fockers | Music/Songs Written and Performed | DreamWorks Pictures |