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Lionel Newman

American composer, pianist and conductor (1916–1989)

Died aged 73CapricornUnited States

Biography

Lionel Newman (January 4, 1916 – February 3, 1989) was an American conductor, pianist, and film and television composer. He won the Academy Award for Best Score of a Musical Picture for Hello Dolly! with Lennie Hayton in 1969. He was the brother of Alfred Newman and Emil Newman, uncle of composers Randy Newman, David Newman, Thomas Newman and Maria Newman, and grandfather of Joey Newman. His 11 nominations contribute to the Newmans being the most nominated Academy Award extended family, with a collective 92 nominations in various music categories.

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Career highlights

Instruments

  • piano

Family

Parents
Michael NewmanLuba Newman
Siblings
Alfred NewmanEmil NewmanIrving NewmanMarc NewmanRobert Newman

Awards & honours (1)

  • Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score

Quick answers about Lionel Newman

How old was Lionel Newman?
Lionel Newman died on February 3, 1989 at the age of 73.
When is Lionel Newman's birthday?
Lionel Newman was born on January 14, 1916.
Where was Lionel Newman born?
Lionel Newman was born in New Haven.
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Lionel Newman's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
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Lionel Newman is a citizen of United States.
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Lionel Newman is known as composer, conductor, musician, film score composer.

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