Emil Newman

1911–1984 (age 73)

Composer/Conductor

Biography

Emil Newman was a gifted composer and conductor whose music added emotional resonance to many classic films. As part of the esteemed Newman family of musicians, he crafted scores that elevated storytelling with sweeping melody and rich orchestration.

His contributions to cinema’s golden age helped define its soundscape, and his artistic achievements continue to be celebrated. Newman rests peacefully at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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