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Fred Newman (I)

Actor | Composer | Music Department

Known for Gremlins (1984), Cocoon (1985), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Doug (1991-1994)

Details

May 6, 1952 (age 68)

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Awards

4 wins & 6 nominations

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Filmography

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53 titles

Past Film & Video (18 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Pucker Up (2005) Self, Technical Consultant Self, Technical Consultant See fewer
The Easter Egg Adventure (2004) Additional Voices (voice) Additional Voices (voice) See fewer
A Very Wompkee Christmas (2003) (Video) - Hummer, Woofus (voice), Voice Director Hummer, Woofus (voice), Voice Director See fewer
Little Miss Spider (2002) (Short) - Spiderus (voice) Spiderus (voice) See fewer
Doug's 1st Movie (1999) Skeeter / Mr. Dink / Porkchop / Ned (voice), Soundtrack ("Disney's Doug: Original Theme"), Performer ("Mona Mo"), Writer ("Mona Mo") Skeeter / Mr. Dink / Porkchop / Ned (voice), Soundtrack ("Disney's Doug: Original Theme"), Performer ("Mona Mo"), Writer ("Mona Mo") See fewer	$5MM	$4.5MM	$19MM	$19MM
Practical Magic (1998) Frog Sounds (uncredited) Frog Sounds (uncredited) See fewer	$75MM	$13MM	$47MM	$47MM
Men in Black (1997) Aliens (voice) (uncredited) Aliens (voice) (uncredited) See fewer	$90MM	$51MM	$251MM	$589MM
Wolf (1994) Vocalizations (werewolves) (uncredited) Vocalizations (werewolves) (uncredited) See fewer	$70MM	$18MM	$65MM	$131MM
For Love or Money (1993) Parrot Voice (uncredited) Parrot Voice (uncredited) See fewer	$30MM	$4MM	$11MM	$11MM
Far and Away (1992) Horse Voices (uncredited) Horse Voices (uncredited) See fewer	$60MM	$10MM	$59MM	$138MM
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Stupid (voice) Stupid (voice) See fewer	$70MM	$11MM	$156MM	$330MM
Bright Lights, Big City (1988) Additional Voices (voice) Additional Voices (voice) See fewer	$25MM	$5.1MM	$16MM	$16MM
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) Harry (voice), Vocal Effects Harry (voice), Vocal Effects See fewer	$10MM	$4.2MM	$30MM	$50MM
Munchies (1987) Munchie (voice) Munchie (voice) See fewer
Explorers (1985) Actor (voice) Actor (voice) See fewer	$25MM	$3.6MM	$9.9MM	$9.9MM
Cocoon (1985) Dolphin Voices Dolphin Voices See fewer	$18MM	$7.9MM	$76MM	$85MM
O.C. and Stiggs (1985) Bongo (voice) Bongo (voice) See fewer	$7MM	$6K	$30K	$30K
Gremlins (1984) Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) See fewer	$11MM	$13MM	$153MM	$154MM

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Past Television (13 titles)	Episodes
Between the Lions (2000–2009) (TV Series) - The Golf Announcer (3 episodes, 2000) The Golf Announcer (3 episodes, 2000) See fewer The Popcorn Popper/Oh, Yes, It Can! (Nov 2, 2009) Season 9, Episode 7 - The Golf Announcer (voice) The Golf Announcer (voice) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Lomax: The Hound of Music (2008) (TV Series) - Fred the Conductor (13 episodes, 2008) Fred the Conductor (13 episodes, 2008) See fewer The Long Legged Sailor (Dec 29, 2008) Season 1, Episode 13 - Fred the Conductor Fred the Conductor See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Little Spirit: Christmas in New York (2008) (TV Movie) - Little Spirit / Ramona / Squirrel / Pigeon (voice) Little Spirit / Ramona / Squirrel / Pigeon (voice) See fewer
PB&J Otter (1998–2001) (TV Series) - Composer Composer See fewer
Duke 2000 (2000– ) (TV Series) - Uncle Duke (2000) Uncle Duke (2000) See fewer
Brand Spanking New! Doug (1996–1999) (TV Series) - Mosquito 'Skeeter' Valentine / Porkchop / Skeeter / Fentruck / Mr. Dink / Skeeter Valentine (65 episodes, 1996), Composer (2 episodes, 1999), Original Sound Designer (1 episode, 1999) Mosquito 'Skeeter' Valentine / Porkchop / Skeeter / Fentruck / Mr. Dink / Skeeter Valentine (65 episodes, 1996), Composer (2 episodes, 1999), Original Sound Designer (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Doug's Marriage Madness (Jun 26, 1999) Season 3, Episode 31 - Mosquito 'Skeeter' Valentine / Porkchop (voice), Composer Mosquito 'Skeeter' Valentine / Porkchop (voice), Composer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	65
Allegra's Window (1996–1997) (TV Series) - Original Songs And Arrangements (2 episodes, 1996) Original Songs And Arrangements (2 episodes, 1996) See fewer Play Along With Allegra & Friends (Mar 11, 1997) Season 3, Episode 11 - Original Songs And Arrangements Original Songs And Arrangements See fewer Bubble Trouble (Apr 24, 1996) Season 3, Episode 3 - Original Songs And Arrangements Original Songs And Arrangements See fewer	2
Aliens in the Family (1996) (TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 1996) Actor (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Bobut Conquers All (Mar 22, 1996) Season 1, Episode 2 - Actor Actor See fewer	1
The Puzzle Place (1995) (TV Series) - Narrator - Animated Sequence (1 episode, 1995) Narrator - Animated Sequence (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Mad Music Magic (1995) Season 1, Episode 18 - Narrator - Animated Sequence (voice) Narrator - Animated Sequence (voice) See fewer	1
Doug (1991–1994) (TV Series) - Skeeter Valentine / Porkchop / Mr. Dink / Bud Dink / Mosquito 'Skeeter' Valentine, Ned Cauphee / … (52 episodes, 1991), Composer (17 episodes, 1991), Music Designer (16 episodes, 1991), Sound Designer (13 episodes, 1991), Original Sound Designer (3 episodes, 1993) See more Skeeter Valentine / Porkchop / Mr. Dink / Bud Dink / Mosquito 'Skeeter' Valentine, Ned Cauphee / Skeeter / Mosquito 'Skeeter' Valentine / Buddy 'Bud' Dink / Mr. Bud Dink / Ned Cauphee / Grandma Opal / Dale Valentine / Dr. Dorsel (52 episodes, 1991), Composer (17 episodes, 1991), Music Designer (16 episodes, 1991), Sound Designer (13 episodes, 1991), Original Sound Designer (3 episodes, 1993) See fewer Doug Graduates/Doug's Bad Trip (Jan 2, 1994) Season 4, Episode 13 - Actor (voice) Actor (voice) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	52
MMC (1991) (TV Series) - Self - Host (1 episode, 1991), Writer (1 episode, 1991), Writer (1 episode, 1991) Self - Host (1 episode, 1991), Writer (1 episode, 1991), Writer (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Music Day (Sep 9, 1991) Season 4, Episode 1 - Self - Host, Writer Self - Host, Writer See fewer Go Party! (1991) Writer Writer See fewer	2
Reading Rainbow (1991) (TV Series) - Dr. Skull (1 episode, 1991) Dr. Skull (1 episode, 1991) See fewer The Lady with the Ship on Her Head (Sep 25, 1991) Season 8, Episode 3 - Dr. Skull Dr. Skull See fewer	1
CBS Summer Playhouse (1987) (TV Series) - Gary (1 episode, 1987) Gary (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Puppetman (Jul 3, 1987) Season 1, Episode 5 - Gary Gary See fewer	1

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Self (19 titles)
Don't Let The Pigeon Do Storytime (2020) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
CBS News Sunday Morning (2016) (TV Series) - Self - Comedian (segment "Mouthing Off") (1 episode, 2016) Self - Comedian (segment "Mouthing Off") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Episode #38.34 (May 15, 2016) Season 38, Episode 34 - Self - Comedian (segment "Mouthing Off") Self - Comedian (segment "Mouthing Off") See fewer
A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD! Again! (2010) (TV Special) - Sound Effects Sound Effects See fewer
A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD! (2010) (TV Movie) - Self - Sound Effects Man Self - Sound Effects Man See fewer
Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales (2009) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Between the Lions (2000–2009) (TV Series) - Self / The Golf Announcer (92 episodes, 2000) Self / The Golf Announcer (92 episodes, 2000) See fewer Priceless Gifts/King Midas (Oct 26, 2009) Season 9, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
American Masters (2008) (TV Series) - Self - Sound Effects Man (1 episode, 2008) Self - Sound Effects Man (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes (Jul 1, 2009) Season 23, Episode 5 - Self - Sound Effects Man Self - Sound Effects Man See fewer
Sesame Street (2007) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2007) Self (1 episode, 2007) See fewer A New Helper At Hoopers Store (Aug 14, 2007) Season 38, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
E! True Hollywood Story (2007) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2007) Self (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Mickey Mouse Club (Jun 9, 2007) Season 11, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Great Performances (2006) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2006) Self (2 episodes, 2006) See fewer Garrison Keillor's New Year's Eve Special (Dec 31, 2006) Season 35, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer Garrison Keillor's Independence Day Special: A Prairie Home Companion at Tanglewood (Jul 2, 2006) Season 34, Episode 15 - Self Self See fewer
Saturday Night Live (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Lindsay Lohan/Coldplay (May 21, 2005) Season 30, Episode 20 - Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer
The Jane Pauley Show (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Episode dated 27 September 2004 (Sep 27, 2004) Self Self See fewer
A Prairie Home Companion 30th Broadcast Season Celebration (2004) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
MMC (1989–1993) (TV Series) - Self - Host (41 episodes, 1989) Self - Host (41 episodes, 1989) See fewer Episode #6.18 (1993) Season 6, Episode 18 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Reading Rainbow (1986–1991) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1986) Self (2 episodes, 1986) See fewer Fox on the Job (Sep 20, 1991) Season 7, Episode 10 - Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer Mama Don't Allow (Jun 27, 1986) Season 3, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer
Neat Stuff: To Know & to Do (1988) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Show Off! How to Be Cool at Parties (1986) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Out of Control (1984) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1984) Self (1 episode, 1984) See fewer Mouth-Off (Oct 7, 1984) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Livewire (1980– ) (TV Series) - Self / Host Self / Host See fewer

Archive Footage (1 title)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006) (TV Special) - Self (archive sound) (archive footage) Self (archive sound) (archive footage) See fewer

Other (2 titles)
Grand Theft Auto 2 (1999) (Video Game) - DJ Spaz Funbags (voice) DJ Spaz Funbags (voice) See fewer
Pyst (1996) (Video Game) - Actor, Special Voice Effects Actor, Special Voice Effects See fewer

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