Lionel Newman: Composing a Musical Legacy

Alfred’s youngest brother adds to the Newman dynasty with connections to the movies of Marilyn Monroe.

(Left) Lionel Newman and his Oscar for the musical score for "Hello, Dolly!" (Right) a scene from "Hello, Dolly!" 20th Century Fox

Talent often runs in families. One artist may inspire relatives to follow in his creative footsteps. This was certainly true of the Newman family, a musical dynasty that shaped cinematic scoring for generations.

Alfred Newman remains the family’s best-known and most honored member. He received 45 of the family’s collective 92 Academy Award nominations in music categories.