David Newman

David Newman is one of the mighty Newman clan, brother to Thomas, cousin to Randy, and son of Alfred. Compared to Thomas and Randy, David writes in a more classically orchestral vein. His longest collaboration has been with Danny DeVito, on the films Throw Momma From the Train, The War of the Roses, Other People's Money, Hoffa, Matilda, and Death to Smoochy. His most prominent features have been comedies such as Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, The Mighty Ducks, The Sandlot, The Flintstones, The Nutty Professor, Scooby-Doo, Daddy Day Care, and The Spy Next Door. A particular fan favorite is Galaxy Quest, which he scores as if it were an epic, serious sci-fi adventure film. But Newman has also scored for more serious films like The Affair of the Necklace and the comic book films The Phantom and The Spirit. He has also dabbled in animation, lending scores to The Brave Little Toaster, Anastasia (though he didn't write the mediocre songs), and Ice Age. When Joss Whedon requested a score with many disparate types of music for Serenity, Newman cooked up a complex, ambitious score. Newman was elected as president of the Film Music Society in 2007.

Fire Birds
Galaxy Quest
Jingle All the Way
The Phantom
Serenity