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Overview

Date of Birth:
9 June 1951, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
James Newton Howard attended the University of Southern California's music... See more »
Trivia:
A famously fast worker, Howard is often called upon to provide last-minute... See more »
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Awards:
Nominated for 8 Oscars. Another 42 wins & 29 nominations See more »
NewsDesk:
(363 articles)
Giveaway – Win An After Earth Prize Pack
 (From WeAreMovieGeeks.com. 17 May 2013, 3:05 PM, PDT)
DVD Review - Darling Companion (2012)
 (From Flickeringmyth. 10 February 2013, 11:43 PM, PST)
Music in Film: top 12 movie soundtracks of 2012
 (From Den of Geek. 2 January 2013, 5:21 AM, PST)
Alternate Names:
James Howard Newton

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack, Actor - TV, Thanks, Self - TV, Self - video, Archive Footage
Music Department:
  1. Breast Cancer: The Path of Wellness & Healing (2009) (composer: theme music)
  2. High Noon (2009) (TV) (score producer)
    ... aka "Nora Roberts' High Noon" - USA (complete title)
  3. "ER" (composer: theme music) (276 episodes, 1994-2009)
        - And in the End... (2009) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - A House Divided (2007) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Jigsaw (2006) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Heart of the Matter (2006) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Ames v. Kovac (2006) TV episode (composer: theme music)
          (271 more)
  4. Midnight Bayou (2009) (TV) (provider: score)
    ... aka "Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou" - USA (complete title)
  5. Northern Lights (2009) (TV) (score producer)
    ... aka "Nora Roberts' Northern Lights" - USA (complete title)
  6. The Dark Knight (2008) (musician: piano) (uncredited)
    ... aka "Batman: The Dark Knight" - USA (informal title)
    ... aka "The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience" - USA (IMAX version)
  7. "Imagine" (score producer) (1 episode, 2008)
        - Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2008) TV episode (score producer)
  8. The Water Horse (2007) (orchestrator)
    ... aka "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" - International (English title) (promotional title)
  9. Carolina Moon (2007) (TV) (score producer)
    ... aka "Nora Roberts' Carolina Moon" - Australia (DVD title), USA (complete title)
  10. Blue Smoke (2007) (TV) (score producer)
    ... aka "Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke" - USA (complete title)
  11. Angels Fall (2007) (TV) (score producer)
    ... aka "Nora Roberts' Angels Fall" - Australia, USA (complete title)
  12. "American Masters" (score producer) (1 episode, 2006)
        - Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2006) TV episode (score producer)
  13. The Interpreter (2005) (orchestrator)
  14. "Great Performances" (conductor) (1 episode, 2003) (orchestrator) (1 episode, 2003)
        - Elton John at the Royal Opera House (2003) TV episode (conductor) (orchestrator)
  15. Dreamcatcher (2003) (orchestrator)
  16. Treasure Planet (2002) (orchestrator) (score producer)
  17. The Emperor's Club (2002) (orchestrator) (score producer)
  18. Unconditional Love (2002) (orchestrator)
  19. Signs (2002) (score producer)
    ... aka "M. Night Shyamalan's Signs" - USA (promotional title)
  20. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) (orchestrator) (score producer)
  21. "The Fugitive" (composer: theme music) (8 episodes, 2000-2001)
        - Smith 282 (2001) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Flesh and Blood (2001) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Tucker's Gift (2001) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Sea Change (2001) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Strapped (2001) TV episode (composer: theme music)
          (3 more)
  22. Vertical Limit (2000) (orchestrator) (score producer)
  23. Unbreakable (2000) (orchestrator) (score producer) (uncredited)
  24. Dinosaur (2000) (orchestrator) (score producer)

  25. Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) (orchestrator) (score producer)
  26. Mumford (1999) (orchestrator) (score producer)
  27. The Sixth Sense (1999) (orchestrator) (score producer) (uncredited)
  28. Stir of Echoes (1999) (orchestrator) (score producer)
  29. Runaway Bride (1999) (orchestrator)
    ... aka "Pretty Bride" - Japan (English title)
  30. A Perfect Murder (1998) (orchestrator)
    ... aka "Dial M" - Japan (English title)
  31. The Postman (1997) (orchestrator)
  32. The Devil's Advocate (1997) (orchestrator)
    ... aka "Devil's Advocate" - USA (DVD box title)
    ... aka "Diabolos" - Japan (English title)
  33. Fathers' Day (1997) (orchestrator)
  34. Picture Perfect (1997) (composer: additional music) (uncredited)
  35. Liar Liar (1997) (composer: theme music)
  36. Dante's Peak (1997) (composer: theme music)
  37. Metro (1997) (composer: additional music) (uncredited)
  38. One Fine Day (1996) (orchestrator)
  39. Space Jam (1996) (orchestrator)
  40. The Rich Man's Wife (1996) (composer: theme music)
  41. The Trigger Effect (1996) (orchestrator)
  42. Primal Fear (1996) (orchestrator)
  43. "The Sentinel" (composer: theme music) (1 episode, 1996)
        - The Switchman (1996) TV episode (composer: theme music)
  44. Eye for an Eye (1996) (orchestrator)
  45. Waterworld (1995) (orchestrator)
  46. French Kiss (1995) (orchestrator)
  47. Outbreak (1995) (orchestrator)
  48. Just Cause (1995) (orchestrator)
  49. Junior (1994) (orchestrator)
  50. Wyatt Earp (1994) (orchestrator)
  51. Major League II (1994) (composer: additional music)
  52. Intersection (1994) (orchestrations)
  53. The Saint of Fort Washington (1993) (orchestrator)
  54. The Fugitive (1993) (orchestrator)
  55. Dave (1993) (orchestrator) (uncredited)
  56. Falling Down (1993) (orchestrator)
  57. Alive (1993) (orchestrator)
  58. Alive: 20 Years Later (1993) (V) (musician)
  59. "2000 Malibu Road" (composer: theme music) (6 episodes, 1992)
        - Episode #1.5 (1992) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Episode #1.6 (1992) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Episode #1.4 (1992) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Episode #1.3 (1992) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Episode #1.2 (1992) TV episode (composer: theme music)
          (1 more)
  60. Grand Canyon (1991) (orchestrator) (uncredited)
  61. Pretty Woman (1990) (orchestrator)

  62. "Men" (composer: theme music) (5 episodes, 1989)
        - Cupid Ms...Takes (1989) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - When the Wind Blows (1989) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The Trouble with Harvey (1989) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Thomas (1989) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Every Good Boy Does Fine (1989) TV episode (composer: theme music)
  63. Some Girls (1988) (conductor)
  64. Five Corners (1987) (score producer)
    ... aka "5 Corners" - USA (video box title)
  65. Nothing in Common (1986) (conductor: strings) (music arranger: strings)
  66. 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) (musician)
  67. Wildcats (1986) (music producer)
  68. Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (song producer)
Composer:
  1. Doctor Strange (????) (announced)
  2. Mobster: A Call for the New Order (2014) (pre-production)
  3. Maleficent (2014) (post-production)
  4. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) (post-production)
    ... aka "Catching Fire" - USA (informal alternative title)
    ... aka "The Hunger Games II" - USA (alternative title)
  5. After Earth (2013) (completed)

  6. The World Is Watching: Making the Hunger Games (2012) (V) (from "The Hunger Games")
  7. The Bourne Legacy (2012)
  8. Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
    ... aka "Snow White & the Huntsman" - USA (promotional title)
    ... aka "Snow White" - Japan (English title) (imdb display title)
  9. The Hunger Games (2012)
  10. Darling Companion (2012)
  11. Larry Crowne (2011)
  12. Green Lantern (2011) (music by)
  13. Water for Elephants (2011) (music by)
  14. Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
  15. The Green Hornet (2011)
    ... aka "Green Hornet" - Japan (English title) (imdb display title)
  16. The Cover-Up (2010)
  17. The Tourist (2010)
  18. The Last Shot 2 (2010)
  19. Love & Other Drugs (2010)
  20. Inhale (2010)
  21. Salt (2010)
  22. The Last Airbender (2010)
    ... aka "Airbender" - Japan (English title)
  23. Nanny McPhee Returns (2010)
    ... aka "Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang" - UK (original title)

  24. Wings Over the Rockies (2009)
  25. Previously On: E.R. (2009) (TV)
  26. Duplicity (2009)
  27. Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)
  28. Defiance (2008/I)
  29. Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love (2008)
  30. The Dark Knight (2008)
    ... aka "Batman: The Dark Knight" - USA (informal title)
    ... aka "The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience" - USA (IMAX version)
  31. The Happening (2008)
  32. Mad Money (2008)
  33. Batman: The Dark Knight (2008)
  34. The Great Debaters (2007)
  35. Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
  36. I Am Legend (2007)
    ... aka "I Am Legend: The IMAX Experience" - USA (IMAX version)
  37. The Water Horse (2007)
    ... aka "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" - International (English title) (promotional title)
  38. Michael Clayton (2007)
    ... aka "Fixer" - Japan (English title)
  39. The Lookout (2007)
  40. Reflections of Lady in the Water (2006) (V)
  41. Blood Diamond (2006)
  42. Lady in the Water (2006)
  43. RV (2006)
    ... aka "Runaway Vacation" - International (English title)
  44. Freedomland (2006)
  45. It's All Gone King Kong (2005) (TV)
  46. King Kong (2005)
    ... aka "Kong: The Eighth Wonder of the World" - International (English title) (teaser title)
    ... aka "Peter Jackson's King Kong" - USA (promotional title)
  47. Batman Begins (2005)
    ... aka "Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience" - USA (IMAX version)
  48. The Interpreter (2005)
  49. Collateral (2004)
  50. The Village (2004)
    ... aka "Grey" - Philippines (English title) (review title)
    ... aka "M. Night Shyamalan's The Village" - USA (promotional title)
  51. Hidalgo (2004)
    ... aka "Dash" - Philippines (English title) (review title)
    ... aka "Ocean of Fire" - Japan (English title)
  52. Peter Pan (2003)
  53. Dreamcatcher (2003)
  54. Making 'Signs' (2003) (V)
  55. Treasure Planet (2002)
  56. De entre los zapatos (2002)
    ... aka "Amongst the Shoes" - USA (original subtitled version)
  57. The Emperor's Club (2002)
  58. Unconditional Love (2002)
  59. Signs (2002)
    ... aka "M. Night Shyamalan's Signs" - USA (promotional title)
  60. Big Trouble (2002)
  61. America's Sweethearts (2001)
    ... aka "American Sweetheart" - Japan (English title)
  62. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
  63. Vertical Limit (2000)
  64. Unbreakable (2000)
  65. "Gideon's Crossing" (2000) TV series (unknown episodes)
  66. Dinosaur (2000)

  67. Wayward Son (1999)
  68. Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)
  69. Mumford (1999)
  70. The Sixth Sense (1999)
  71. Stir of Echoes (1999)
  72. Runaway Bride (1999)
    ... aka "Pretty Bride" - Japan (English title)
  73. A Perfect Murder (1998)
    ... aka "Dial M" - Japan (English title)
  74. "From the Earth to the Moon" (1 episode, 1998)
        - Mare Tranquilitatis (1998) TV episode
  75. The Postman (1997)
  76. The Devil's Advocate (1997)
    ... aka "Devil's Advocate" - USA (DVD box title)
    ... aka "Diabolos" - Japan (English title)
  77. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
    ... aka "Best Friend's Wedding" - Japan (English title)
  78. Fathers' Day (1997)
  79. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
  80. One Fine Day (1996)
  81. Space Jam (1996) (music by)
  82. The Trigger Effect (1996)
  83. Primal Fear (1996)
  84. The Juror (1996)
  85. Eye for an Eye (1996)
  86. Restoration (1995)
  87. Waterworld (1995)
  88. French Kiss (1995)
  89. Outbreak (1995)
  90. Just Cause (1995)
  91. Junior (1994)
  92. "ER" (1 episode, 1994)
        - 24 Hours (1994) TV episode
  93. Wyatt Earp (1994)
  94. Intersection (1994)
  95. The Saint of Fort Washington (1993)
  96. The Fugitive (1993)
  97. Dave (1993)
  98. Falling Down (1993)
  99. Alive (1993)
  100. Alive: 20 Years Later (1993) (V)
  101. Night and the City (1992)
  102. American Heart (1992)
  103. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
  104. "2000 Malibu Road" (1 episode, 1992)
        - Pilot (1992) TV episode
  105. Diggstown (1992)
  106. A Private Matter (1992) (TV)
    ... aka "Miss Sherri" - USA (alternative title)
  107. The Prince of Tides (1991)
  108. Grand Canyon (1991)
  109. My Girl (1991)
  110. The Man in the Moon (1991)
  111. Dying Young (1991)
    ... aka "The Choice of Love" - Europe (English title)
  112. Guilty by Suspicion (1991)
  113. King Ralph (1991)
  114. Descending Angel (1990) (TV)
  115. 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)
    ... aka "Three Men and a Little Lady" - USA (poster title)
  116. Marked for Death (1990)
  117. Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture (1990) (TV)
  118. Flatliners (1990)
  119. Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler (1990) (TV)
  120. Pretty Woman (1990)
  121. Coupe de Ville (1990)
  122. The Image (1990) (TV)

  123. The Package (1989)
  124. Major League (1989)
  125. "Men" (1 episode, 1989)
        - Baltimore (1989) TV episode
  126. Tap (1989)
  127. Everybody's All-American (1988)
  128. Go Toward the Light (1988) (TV)
  129. Some Girls (1988)
  130. Off Limits (1988)
    ... aka "Saigon: Off Limits" - Philippines (English title)
    ... aka "Saigon" - Belgium (English title) (video title)
  131. Russkies (1987)
  132. Promised Land (1987)
  133. Five Corners (1987)
    ... aka "5 Corners" - USA (video box title)
  134. Campus Man (1987)
  135. Nobody's Fool (1986)
  136. Tough Guys (1986)
  137. 8 Million Ways to Die (1986)
  138. Wildcats (1986)
  139. Head Office (1985)
Soundtrack:
  1. "So You Think You Can Dance" (4 episodes, 2009-2011)
    ... aka "S.Y.T.Y.C.D." - USA (alternative title)
    ... aka "American Dance Idol" - Japan (English title)
        - Finale: Winner Announced (2011) TV episode (music: "The Circus Sets In")
        - Two of 8 Voted Off (2011) TV episode (music: "The Circus Sets In")
        - The Top Six Perform (2009) TV episode (music: "Village Attack")
        - Two of 12 Voted Off (2009) TV episode (music: "Village Attack")
  2. Red (2010/I) ("The Real Setup" (uncredited), "The Ghost" (uncredited))
    ... aka "RED" - UK (English title) (imdb display title)

  3. Defiance (2008/I) (performer: "Ikh Bin A Mame")
  4. For the First Time (2008) (writer: "For the First Time")
  5. Return to Oz: The Joy That Got Away (2007) ("Peter Pan")
  6. Perfect Stranger (2007) (writer: "The Lie") (performer: "The Lie")
  7. Blood Diamond (2006) (writer: "Shine on 'em")
  8. Miami Vice (2006) (writer: "Daniel")
  9. Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005) (writer: "You Were Jealous", "Jules' Confession")
  10. De entre los zapatos (2002) (writer: "Empty Couch") (performer: "Empty Couch")
    ... aka "Amongst the Shoes" - USA (original subtitled version)
  11. Return to the Andes (2002) (V) (music: "Score Excerpts")
  12. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) (music: "Where the Dream Takes You")
  13. "Expeditie Robinson" (2000) TV series (unknown episodes)

  14. "Friends" (1 episode, 1998)
        - The One with the Kips (1998) TV episode (performer: "Theme from ER" (uncredited))
  15. Volcano (1997) (writer: "The Boxing Gym")
  16. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) (writer: "VIV DEJECTED")
  17. The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) (writer: "For the First Time")
  18. One Fine Day (1996) (writer: "For the First Time")
  19. Congo (1995) (writer: "The Village Chant") (producer: "The Village Chant")
  20. French Kiss (1995) (writer: "I Want You" (Love Theme from 'French Kiss')) (producer: "I Love Paris", "I Want You" (Love Theme from 'French Kiss')) (arranger: "I Love Paris")
  21. The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) (writer: "Look What Love Has Done")
  22. MST3K Little Gold Statue Preview Special (1995) (TV) (writer: "Look What Love Has Done")
  23. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1 episode, 1994)
        - Episode #3.211 (1994) TV episode (writer: "True Blue")
  24. Junior (1994) (writer: "LOOK WHAT LOVE HAS DONE") (producer: "LOOK WHAT LOVE HAS DONE")
  25. Dying Young (1991) (writer: "LOVE THEME FROM DYING YOUNG")
    ... aka "The Choice of Love" - Europe (English title)

  26. Major League (1989) (music: "Most of All You", "How Can the Girl Refuse") (producer: "Most of All You")
  27. Tap (1989) (writer: "Can't Escape The Rhythm") (arranger: "Cheek to Cheek")
  28. Overboard (1987) (producer: "SOMETHING SPECIAL")
  29. Cobra (1986) (writer: "Hold on to Your Vision")
  30. Wildcats (1986) (writer: "Good Hands", "Show Me How It Works", "Razzle Dazzle", "Penetration", "Love Lives Alone", "Don't Wanna Be Normal", "Rock It", "We Stand Alone", "Hard To Say") (producer: "Good Hands")
  31. White Nights (1985) (writer: "Prove Me Wrong") (producer: "Prove Me Wrong")
  32. Out of Control (1985) (performer: "She")
  33. Body Rock (1984) (producer: "The Closest To Love")
  34. Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (producer: "NIGHTS ARE FOREVER")
Actor - TV:
  1. Elton John in Central Park New York (1981) (TV) .... Keyboards
Thanks:
  1. Born & Raised (2012) (special thanks)
  2. Love Ranch (2010) (the producers wish to thank)

  3. Squeegees (2008) (TV) (special thanks)
  4. Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006) (V) (special thanks)
  5. The Wedding Date (2005) (special thanks)
  6. The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' (2002) (V) (thanks)
  7. My First Mister (2001) (very special thanks)
Self - TV:
  1. "Go See Talk Podcast" .... Himself (1 episode, 2012)
        - Interview with James Newton Howard (2012) TV episode .... Himself

  2. Starz Inside: Unforgettably Evil (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  3. The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Original Score
  4. "Shootout" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka "Sunday Morning Shootout" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "Hollywood Shootout" - USA (syndication title)
        - Episode #2.30 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  5. The Score (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  6. Spotlight on Location: Snow Falling on Cedars (2000) (TV) .... Himself/Interviewee

  7. "The Eddie Files" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Patterns: The Big Concert (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  8. Wyatt Earp: Walk with a Legend (1994) (TV) .... Himself - Composer, 'Wyatt Earp'
Self - video:
  1. Discovering 'The Last Airbender' (2010) (V) .... Himself

  2. Reflections of Lady in the Water (2006) (V)
  3. King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries (2005) (V) .... Himself
  4. City of Night: The Making of 'Collateral' (2004) (V) .... Himself
  5. Making 'Signs' (2003) (V) .... Himself - Composer
  6. The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' (2002) (V) .... Himself - Score Composer

  7. Crosby, Stills & Nash: Daylight Again (1983) (V) .... Himself - Keyboards
Archive Footage:
  1. The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself

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Wrote original music for the theatrical trailer of Batman Begins (2005). See more »
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