David Newman

ABOUT DAVID NEWMAN

Scored over 100 feature films, including Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and The Nutty Professor .

He attended the University of Southern California . His first film work was on Tim Burton 's short film Frankenweenie, which was released in 1984.

He became known for his longstanding collaboration with Danny DeVito , providing the scores for most of the actor's films, including 1987's Throw Momma from the Train and 1989's The War of the Roses.

His father Alfred was a composer who won nine Academy Awards, a record in Oscar history. He grew up with his brother Thomas, who also became an acclaimed composer.

His cousin was Randy Newman , who became a sought-after film composer and musician.