David Newman

Born: 1937-02-04

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

David Newman (February 4, 1937 - June 27, 2003) was an American filmmaker. From the late 1960s through the early 1980s he frequently collaborated with Robert Benton. He was married to fellow writer Leslie Newman, with whom he had two children, until the time of his death. He died in 2003 of conditions from a stroke. Newman studied at the University of Michigan.

Known For

Moonwalker
Superman
Superman II
Superman III
Bonnie and Clyde
Sheena
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Takedown
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
There Was a Crooked Man...

Top Movie Credits

Moonwalker Screenplay
Superman Screenplay
Superman II Screenplay
Superman III Screenplay
Sheena Story
Takedown Screenplay