Ira Newborn
Born: 1949-12-26
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Biography
James Ira Newborn (born December 26, 1949) is an American musician known for scores for comedy films of the 1980s and 1990s, including many with director John Hughes.
Known For
Weird Science
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
Uncle Buck
Sixteen Candles
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Top Movie Credits
Weird Science
Original Music Composer
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Original Music Composer
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Original Music Composer
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Original Music Composer
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Conductor
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Original Music Composer
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
Original Music Composer
Uncle Buck
Original Music Composer
Sixteen Candles
Original Music Composer
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Rabbi No. 2