Randy Newman is a renowned singer-songwriter and composer born on November 28, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA. He is best known for his collaborations with Disney/Pixar, having composed the scores for films such as Toy Story, Cars, The Princess and the Frog, and James and the Giant Peach. He has been nominated for twenty Academy Awards, winning two.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $50 million (2024)
About
Singer-songwriter and Composer best known for his collaborations with Disney/Pixar. His film scores include Toy Story, Cars, The Princess and the Frog, and James and the Giant Peach. He has been nominated for twenty Academy Awards, winning two.
Before Fame
He attended University High School, which funneled him into UCLA. He did not graduate from UCLA, however.
Trivia
In 2007, he was inducted as a Disney Legend. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Family Life
He married Roswitha Schmale on June 16, 1967; after their divorce in 1985, he remarried Gretchen Preece in 1990. He has five children.
Associated With
Ray Charles was his greatest musical influence growing up.