Randy Newman

Randy Newman

1943-11-28 Los Angeles, California, USA 71 Credits

Biography

Randall Stuart Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, composer, and pianist known for his Southern-accented singing style, early Americana-influenced soul songs (often with mordant or satirical lyrics), and various film scores. His best-known songs as a recording artist are "Short People" (1977), "I Love L.A." (1983), 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" (19...

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Toy Story 5

Toy Story 5

2026

Conductor, Songs, Original Music Composer

Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with an all-new threat to playtime: tech.

Piano Cinéma

Piano Cinéma

2022

Original Music Composer

Jean-Michel Bernard's piano tribute concert to cinema.

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once

2022

as Raccacoonie (voice) (uncredited)

7.8
Acting

An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could...

Marriage Story

Marriage Story

2019

Original Music Composer, Conductor

7.7

A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.

Toy Story 4

Toy Story 4

2019

Conductor, Songs, Original Music Composer

7.5

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when ...

The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

2017

Original Music Composer

6.5

An estranged family gathers together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.

Cars 3

Cars 3

2017

Original Music Composer, Conductor

6.9

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in th...

Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul

Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul

2017

as Self

7.3
Acting

The turbulent life of soul and blues singer, the late Joe Cocker. A former gas fitter from Sheffield, catapulted to world stardom in 1969 at Woodstock...

Score: A Film Music Documentary

Score: A Film Music Documentary

2017

as Self

7.1
Acting

Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on t...

Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond

Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond

2015

as Self

6.8
Acting

Retrospective looking at the revolutionary computer-animated feature film Toy Story.

Monsters University

Monsters University

2013

Original Music Composer

7.0

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Randy Newman: Live in Germany 2006

Randy Newman: Live in Germany 2006

2013

as Vocals / Piano

Acting

The multi-talented, multi-faceted Randy Newman, singer-songwriter extraordinaire, performing some of the greatest songs in his considerable catalogue ...

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

2010

as Self

7.1
Acting

The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.

Randy Newman: Live in London

Randy Newman: Live in London

2010

as Himself

8.0
Acting

While touring in support of his 2008 album «Harps and Angels», Randy Newman performed a special concert at London's intimate LSO St. Luke's, an 18th-c...

All You Need Is Klaus

All You Need Is Klaus

2010

as Self

7.2
Acting

A journey into the incredible life of Klaus Voormann. An inside view into the history of Rock'n'Roll. A story of friendship, art and music. Klaus Voor...

Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3

2010

Music, Songs, Original Music Composer

7.8

Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally le...

Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a Princess

Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a Princess

2010

as Self

10.0
Acting

Featurette on the making of Disney's Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog

2009

as Cousin Randy (voice)

7.2
Acting

A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to f...

The Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog

2009

Original Music Composer, Songs

7.2

A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to f...

Pixar Short Films

Pixar Short Films

2009

Music

A collection of 20 computer-animated short films including "Rescue Squad Mater", "Jack-Jack Attack", and Oscar-winners "For The Birds", "Geri's Game",...

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

2009

as Self

7.3
Acting

The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famou...

Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans

Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans

2008

as Himself

7.7
Acting

Two years after a harrowing rescue from Hurricane Katrina, music legend Fats Domino headlined a 2007 benefit concert for New Orleans hometown, perform...

Leatherheads

Leatherheads

2008

Original Music Composer

5.9

A light hearted comedy about the beginnings of Professional American Football. When a decorated war hero and college all star is tempted into playing ...

Lyle Lovett - In Concert

2007

as Himself

3.8
Acting
The Pixar Story

The Pixar Story

2007

as Self

7.6
Acting

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of it...

Cars Wal-Mart Exclusive Geared UP

Cars Wal-Mart Exclusive Geared UP

2006

Acting

The Making of "Life is a Highway". A musical Road Trip with Rascal Flatts.

Cars

Cars

2006

Original Music Composer, Conductor

7.0

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself u...

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

2005

as Self

7.0
Acting

"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.

Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast

Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast

2005

as Self

2.0
Acting

A one-hour, commercial-free benefit concert television special that aired simulcast worldwide on September 9, 2005, at 8 pm ET/CT live.

Meet the Fockers

Meet the Fockers

2004

Original Music Composer

6.3

Hard-to-crack ex-CIA man Jack Byrnes and his wife Dina head for the warmer climes of Florida to meet the parents of their son-in-law-to-be, Greg Focke...

I Am, Unfortunately, Randy Newman

I Am, Unfortunately, Randy Newman

2003

Acting

A short documentary on the life and songs of Randy Newman

Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit

2003

Original Music Composer

7.1

True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation...

Mike's New Car

Mike's New Car

2002

Music

6.9

Mike discovers that being the top-ranking laugh collector at Monsters, Inc. has its benefits – in particular, earning enough money to buy a six-wheel-...

Monsters, Inc.

Monsters, Inc.

2001

Original Music Composer, Songs, Music Producer

7.8
Producing

Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. Wh...

Meet the Parents

Meet the Parents

2000

Original Music Composer

6.7

Greg Focker is ready to marry his girlfriend, Pam, but before he pops the question, he must win over her formidable father, humorless former CIA agent...

Toy Story 2

Toy Story 2

1999

Orchestrator, Songs, Original Music Composer

7.6

Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, ...

You've Got Mail

You've Got Mail

1998

Songs

6.7

Book superstore magnate, Joe Fox and independent book shop owner, Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware...

A Bug's Life

A Bug's Life

1998

Original Music Composer, Songs

7.0

On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of fre...

Babe: Pig in the City

Babe: Pig in the City

1998

Songs

5.6

Babe, fresh from his victory in the sheepherding contest, returns to Farmer Hoggett's farm, but after Farmer Hoggett is injured and unable to work, Ba...

Pleasantville

Pleasantville

1998

Original Music Composer

7.3

Geeky teenager David and his popular twin sister, Jennifer, get sucked into the black-and-white world of a 1950s TV sitcom called "Pleasantville," and...

Cats Don't Dance

Cats Don't Dance

1997

Music, Songs

7.2

An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.

Michael

Michael

1996

Original Music Composer

5.7

Tabloid reporters are sent by their editor to investigate after the paper recieves a letter from a woman claiming an angel is living with her.

The Story Behind 'Toy Story'

The Story Behind 'Toy Story'

1996

as Self

7.9
Acting

The documentary short of Toy Story of why and how the feature length blockbuster sleeper movie became a success and helps to boost Pixar's popularity ...

James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach

1996

Songs, Original Music Composer

6.6

When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strang...

Making 'Toy Story'

Making 'Toy Story'

1995

as Himself

6.8
Acting

Documentary of the making of the groundbreaking Disney/Pixar animated hit movie.

Toy Story

Toy Story

1995

Orchestrator, Original Music Composer, Songs

8.0

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's he...

Land of Dreams - Randy Newman's America

Land of Dreams - Randy Newman's America

1994

as Self

Acting

A portrait of Randy Newman, the American singer-songwriter, arranger and composer known for his Southern-affected singing style, early Americana-influ...

Land of Dreams - Randy Newman's America

Land of Dreams - Randy Newman's America

1994

Music

A portrait of Randy Newman, the American singer-songwriter, arranger and composer known for his Southern-affected singing style, early Americana-influ...

Maverick

Maverick

1994

Original Music Composer

6.9

Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game b...

The Paper

The Paper

1994

Original Music Composer

6.6

Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, p...

For Our Children

For Our Children

1993

as Self

7.0
Acting

Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.

Awakenings

Awakenings

1990

Original Music Composer

7.8

Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. Leonard is the first patie...

Avalon

Avalon

1990

Original Music Composer

6.6

A Polish-Jewish family comes to the U.S. at the beginning of the twentieth century. There, the family and their children try to make themselves a bett...

Parenthood

Parenthood

1989

Original Music Composer, Songs

6.7

The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, ...

Major League

Major League

1989

Songs

6.9

When Rachel Phelps inherits the Cleveland Indians from her deceased husband, she's determined to move the team to a warmer climate—but only a losing s...

Her Alibi

Her Alibi

1989

Songs

5.4

A writer of BAD detective novels is in full writers' block. He pretends to be the alibi of a beautiful woman who was arrested for murder at first thin...

Prince: Musical Portrait

1989

as Self

Acting

A short documentary about the musician Prince. Features interviews with Eric Clapton, George Clinton, Terence Trent D'arby, Quincy Jones, Little Richa...

Overboard

Overboard

1987

Songs

6.8

Heiress Joanna Stayton hires carpenter Dean Proffitt to build a closet on her yacht—and refuses to pay him for the project when it's done. But after J...

Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

1987

as Self

Acting

An all-star cast lead by Richard Dreyfus perform sketches celebrating the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, including new animation done by Disne...

¡Three Amigos!

¡Three Amigos!

1986

as Singing Bush (voice)

6.3
Acting

A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit.

¡Three Amigos!

¡Three Amigos!

1986

Screenplay

6.3
Writing

A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit.

Red Headed Stranger

Red Headed Stranger

1986

Foley Recordist

5.2

Reverend Julian Shay (Willie Nelson) strode into the saloon, pulled out his six-shooter, and killed his adulterous wife (Morgan Fairchild) and the man...

Darlin' Clementine

Darlin' Clementine

1986

as Narrator (voice)

Acting

Clementine is the sole woman in her mining camp who cares for everyone around her until her selfish father learns a valuable lesson.

Darlin' Clementine

Darlin' Clementine

1986

Music

Clementine is the sole woman in her mining camp who cares for everyone around her until her selfish father learns a valuable lesson.

The Natural

The Natural

1984

Original Music Composer

6.9

An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the lea...

Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon

Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon

1982

as Self

Acting

Recorded live at New York's legendary Odeon nightclub, this one-hour 1983 concert features award-winning songwriter Randy Newman, with guests Ry Coode...

Ragtime

Ragtime

1981

Original Music Composer, Songs

7.0

A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nos...

The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

1971

Songs

6.3

William Popper is the son of a stockbroker and is thoroughly disenchanted with "the system." So much so that even though he can prove that he ran over...

Cold Turkey

Cold Turkey

1971

Original Music Composer, Songs

6.2

Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everyt...

Performance

Performance

1970

Conductor

6.7

In underworld terms, Chas Devlin is a 'performer,' a gangster with a talent for violence and intimidation. Turner is a reclusive rock superstar. When ...

The Natural: The Best There Ever Was

The Natural: The Best There Ever Was

N/A

as Self

Acting

An average baseball film in the making comes out of seemingly nowhere to become one of the best sports films made of all time. A true testament to the...