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David 'Fathead' Newman Jr.(1933-2009)

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David 'Fathead' Newman Jr. was born on 24 February 1933 in Corsicana, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Kansas City (1996), Soul! (1968) and Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005). He was married to Karen Newman. He died on 20 January 2009 in Kingston, New York, USA.
BornFebruary 24, 1933
DiedJanuary 20, 2009(75)
BornFebruary 24, 1933
DiedJanuary 20, 2009(75)
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Known for

Jennifer Jason Leigh, Harry Belafonte, and Miranda Richardson in Kansas City (1996)
Kansas City
6.3
  • Hey-Hey Club Musician: Alto Saxophone
  • 1996
Soul! (1968)
Soul!
8.9
TV Series
  • Self
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005)
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
8.4
TV Series
  • Self(as David 'Fathead' Newman)
Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
8.4
TV Special
  • Self(as David 'Fathead' Newman)
  • 2001

Credits

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Actor

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh, Harry Belafonte, and Miranda Richardson in Kansas City (1996)
    Kansas City
    6.3
    • Hey-Hey Club Musician: Alto Saxophone
    • 1996

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • David 'Fathead' Newman'
  • Born
    • February 24, 1933
    • Corsicana, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • January 20, 2009
    • Kingston, New York, USA(pancreatic cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Karen Newman? - January 20, 2009 (his death)
  • Children
      Benji Newman
  • Other works
    Album: "Free! Live at the Village Vanguard"
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 6 Articles

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