Randy Newman
Sound Born Nov 28, 1943 Los Angeles, California, USA 123 credits
Biography
Randy Newman works in sound. Born November 28, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Archytele tracks 123 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Toy Story 5 · Original Music ComposerToy Story 5 · SongsThe Last Critic
Everybody's Live with John MulaneyRadiator Springs Racers | Disneyland Resort · MusicTiana's Bayou Adventure | Disneyland Resort · SongsPixar Pal-A-Round | Disneyland Resort · Songs
Everything Everywhere All at OncePiano Cinéma · Original Music Composer
HacksMonsters at Work · Main Title Theme Composer
Toy Story 4 · ConductorToy Story 4 · SongsToy Story 4 · Original Music ComposerMarriage Story · Original Music ComposerMarriage Story · Conductor
Cars 3 · Original Music ComposerCars 3 · ConductorThe Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) · Original Music ComposerScore: A Film Music DocumentaryPopular Voices at the BBC
The Natural: The Best There Ever Was
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertToy Story at 20: To Infinity and BeyondRandy Newman at Baloise Session
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Monsters University · Original Music ComposerRandy Newman: Live in Germany 2006
Hamburg JournalHollywood in ViennaAll You Need Is Klaus
Toy Story 3 · SongsToy Story 3 · Original Music ComposerBuzz Lightyear Mission Logs · MusicWho Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a Princess
The Princess and the FrogThe Princess and the Frog · Original Music ComposerThe Princess and the Frog · SongsThe Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
Leatherheads · Original Music ComposerFats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans
The Pixar StoryLyle Lovett - In Concert
Cars · Original Music ComposerCars · ConductorCars · SongsGeared-Up
The Colbert ReportThe Colbert ReportShelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf CoastThe Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
Meet the Fockers · Original Music Composer
Seabiscuit · Original Music ComposerI Am, Unfortunately, Randy Newman
Mike's New Car · Music
Monsters, Inc. · Original Music ComposerMonsters, Inc. · SongsMonsters, Inc. · Music Producer
Meet the Parents · Original Music Composer
Toy Story 2 · OrchestratorToy Story 2 · SongsToy Story 2 · Original Music Composer
A Bug's Life · Original Music ComposerA Bug's Life · SongsYou've Got Mail · SongsPleasantville · Original Music ComposerBabe: Pig in the City · Songs
Ally McBealCats Don't Dance · Songs
3rd Rock from the SunJames and the Giant Peach · SongsJames and the Giant Peach · Original Music ComposerMichael · Original Music ComposerThe Story Behind 'Toy Story'
Toy Story · OrchestratorToy Story · Original Music ComposerToy Story · SongsThe Making of Toy StoryThe Hollywood Soundtrack Story
Maverick · Original Music ComposerThe Paper · Original Music ComposerLand of Dreams - Randy Newman's AmericaLand of Dreams - Randy Newman's America · Music
Late Night with Conan O'BrienFor Our Children
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Full Filmography
123 titles- Toy Story 5 (2026) Original Music Composer
- Toy Story 5 (2026) Songs
- The Last Critic (2026)
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Musical Guest
- Radiator Springs Racers | Disneyland Resort (2025) Music
- Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Disneyland Resort (2025) Songs
- Pixar Pal-A-Round | Disneyland Resort (2025) Songs
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) as Raccacoonie (voice) (uncredited)
- Piano Cinéma (2022) Original Music Composer
- Hacks (2021) as Randy Newman
- Monsters at Work (2021) Main Title Theme Composer
- Toy Story 4 (2019) Conductor
- Toy Story 4 (2019) Songs
- Toy Story 4 (2019) Original Music Composer
- Marriage Story (2019) Original Music Composer
- Marriage Story (2019) Conductor
- Cars 3 (2017) Original Music Composer
- Cars 3 (2017) Conductor
- The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017) Original Music Composer
- Score: A Film Music Documentary (2017) as Self
- Popular Voices at the BBC (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul (2017) as Self
- The Natural: The Best There Ever Was (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond (2015) as Self
- Randy Newman at Baloise Session (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Monsters University (2013) Original Music Composer
- Randy Newman: Live in Germany 2006 (2013) as Vocals / Piano
- Hamburg Journal (2011) as self
- Hollywood in Vienna (2011) as Self
- All You Need Is Klaus (2011) as Self
- Toy Story 3 (2010) Songs
- Toy Story 3 (2010) Original Music Composer
- Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs (2010) Music
- Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010) as Self
- Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a Princess (2010) as Self
- Randy Newman: Live in London (2010) as Himself
- The Princess and the Frog (2009) as Cousin Randy (voice)
- The Princess and the Frog (2009) Original Music Composer
- The Princess and the Frog (2009) Songs
- The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009) as Self
- Leatherheads (2008) Original Music Composer
- Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans (2008) as Self
- The Pixar Story (2007) as Self
- Lyle Lovett - In Concert (2007) as Himself
- Cars (2006) Original Music Composer
- Cars (2006) Conductor
- Cars (2006) Songs
- Geared-Up (2006)
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- The Colbert Report (2005) as Self (uncredited)
- Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast (2005) as Self
- The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz (2005) as Self
- Meet the Fockers (2004) Original Music Composer
- Seabiscuit (2003) Original Music Composer
- I Am, Unfortunately, Randy Newman (2003)
- Mike's New Car (2002) Music
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Original Music Composer
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Songs
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Music Producer
- Meet the Parents (2000) Original Music Composer
- Toy Story 2 (1999) Orchestrator
- Toy Story 2 (1999) Songs
- Toy Story 2 (1999) Original Music Composer
- A Bug's Life (1998) Original Music Composer
- A Bug's Life (1998) Songs
- You've Got Mail (1998) Songs
- Pleasantville (1998) Original Music Composer
- Babe: Pig in the City (1998) Songs
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Randy Newman
- Cats Don't Dance (1997) Songs
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Randy Newman
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) Songs
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) Original Music Composer
- Michael (1996) Original Music Composer
- The Story Behind 'Toy Story' (1996) as Self
- Toy Story (1995) Orchestrator
- Toy Story (1995) Original Music Composer
- Toy Story (1995) Songs
- The Making of Toy Story (1995) as Self
- The Hollywood Soundtrack Story (1995) as Self - Host
- Maverick (1994) Original Music Composer
- The Paper (1994) Original Music Composer
- Land of Dreams - Randy Newman's America (1994) as Self
- Land of Dreams - Randy Newman's America (1994) Music
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- For Our Children (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Awakenings (1990) Original Music Composer
- Avalon (1990) Original Music Composer
- Parenthood (1989) Original Music Composer
- Parenthood (1989) Songs
- Major League (1989) Songs
- Her Alibi (1989) Songs
- Prince: Musical Portrait (1989) as Self
- Overboard (1987) Songs
- Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987) as Self
- ¡Three Amigos! (1986) as Singing Bush (voice)
- ¡Three Amigos! (1986) Screenplay
- Red Headed Stranger (1986) Foley Recordist
- Darlin' Clementine (1986) as Narrator (voice)
- Darlin' Clementine (1986) Music
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as Narrator (voice)
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) Music
- The Natural (1984) Original Music Composer
- Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon (1982) as Self
- Ragtime (1981) Original Music Composer
- Ragtime (1981) Songs
- Chytilová Versus Forman (1981) Music
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) Songs
- Cold Turkey (1971) Original Music Composer
- Cold Turkey (1971) Songs
- Performance. (1970) Conductor
- Bobbie Gentry (1968) as Self
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Entertainment
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Montage: Great Film Composers and The Piano
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Randy Newman best known for?
Randy Newman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Toy Story 5 (2026), Toy Story 5 (2026), Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
When and where was Randy Newman born?
Randy Newman was born on November 28, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Randy Newman have?
Randy Newman has accumulated over 123 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Randy Newman's background in cinema and television?
Randall Stuart Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, composer, and arranger. Born in Los Angeles to an extended family of Hollywood film composers, he is known for his Americana-inspired songs, non-rhotic Southern-accented singing, and lyrics that are often mordant or satirical and ...