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Randall Stuart Newman is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, and composer known for his Southern-affected singing style, early Americana-influenced songs, and various film scores. His best-known songs as a recording artist are "Short People" (1977), "I Love L.A." (1982), and "You've Got a Friend in Me" (1995), while other artists have enjoyed more success with cover versions of his "Mama Told Me Not to Come" (1966) and "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" (1968).
Birth Name
Randall Stuart Newman
Born
Sunday, 28 November 1943
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Everything Everywhere All at Once | Raccacoonie | 2022 |
The Oscars | Self - Nominee & Performer | 2020 |
ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas | Self | 2019 |
Hollywood Insider | Self | 2018 |
The Top Ten Revealed | Self | 2018 |
Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul | Self | 2017 |
Score: A Film Music Documentary | Self | 2016 |
Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano | Self | 2016 |
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was | Self - The Composer | 2016 |
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond | Self - Composer / Self | 2015 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2020 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) | Nominated |
2020 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) | Nominated |
2020 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
2011 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song | Won |
2010 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song | Nominated |
2010 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song | Nominated |
2010 | Emmy | Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Won |
2007 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song | Nominated |
2004 | Emmy | Outstanding Main Title Theme Music | Won |
2002 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Nominated |
2002 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
2001 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
2000 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
2000 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1999 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Dramatic Score | Nominated |
1999 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score | Nominated |
1999 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1999 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1997 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score | Nominated |
1996 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |