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Home/People/Ira Newborn
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Born
Dec 26, 1949
Age 76
Place of Birth
New York City, New York
Known For
Sound
Gender
Male

Career Highlights

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Ira Newborn

Sound

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.
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America's Blues

Cast
2015
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ivans xtc.

as Rabbi No. 2
2000
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Junior

as Lyndon Executive
1994
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Amazon Women on the Moon

as Fred (segment "Silly Paté")
1987
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Xanadu

as 40's Band Leader
1980