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- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Emil Newman was born on January 20, 1911 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. He was a composer, known for The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Laura (1944) and Lifeboat (1944). He was married to Eve Farrell. He died on August 30, 1984 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseEve Farrell(1937 - January 31, 1972) (her death)
- RelativesRandy Newman(Niece or Nephew)Maria Newman(Niece or Nephew)David Newman(Niece or Nephew)Alfred Newman(Sibling)Lionel Newman(Sibling)Thomas Newman(Niece or Nephew)Carroll Newman(Niece or Nephew)Tim Newman(Niece or Nephew)Sarah Maria Newman(Niece or Nephew)Jessica Frank(Niece or Nephew)
- Brother of composers Alfred Newman and Lionel Newman
- Uncle of composers Randy Newman, Thomas Newman, Maria Newman, David Newman and Producer Carroll Newman
- Emil,according to his nephew, Randy Newman, once conducted a feature soundtrack at the 20th Century Fox sound stage in his bathrobe, after his Malibu house had burned down - along with all his clothes.
- Began in films in 1940. Joined 20th Century Fox from 1941 to 1947, notably as orchestrator/musical director. Worked on many classic films, including Stormy Weather (1943), Laura (1944) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). As composer scored mostly B-grade features. Worked in television, 1956-1965.
- Is the great uncle of composer Joey Newman
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