Lionel Newman

Biography

Born 01/04/1916

Prolific, versatile figure who began his career as Mae West's piano accompanist before joining 20th Century-Fox as a rehearsal pianist in 1943. Newman stayed with Fox for more than 40 years, working in various capacities on over 250 films. He wrote the score for Elvis Presley's first film, "Love Me...
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Family & Companions

  • Alfred Newman: brother (American composer of music for films; born in 1900; died in 1970)
  • Robert Newman: brother (Born in 1903; died in 1982)
  • Marc Newman: brother (Born in 1908; died in 1980)

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