Randy Newman’s Own

Randy Newman is part of the Newman clan of musical geniuses.

The dynasty got its start with Randy’s uncle, Alfred, who at age ten began earning a living a a piano player. He became a fixture at 20th century Fox. He was nominated for an Oscar 45 times, and won nine times. His brother Lionel, Randy’s father, was nominated ten times. He won in 1970 for Hello, Dolly. Together, the Newman family has been nominated for an Oscar 70 times. Their story is here.

Randy has been nominated 17 times. He wo...