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Frederick R. Newman (born May 6, 1952) is an American actor, comedian, composer, sound effects artist both in person and for film, and former talk show host. Newman is known for his ability to make ‘mouthsounds’ and is not a traditional Foley artist. Career. Newman's first job in New York City was at Newsweek.
Fred Newman is a versatile performer who has worked in film, TV, radio and video games. He is known for his roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Gremlins and Cocoon, and his vocal sound effects for "A Prairie Home Companion".
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Fred Newman was born on 6 May 1952 in LaGrange, Georgia, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Gremlins (1984) and Cocoon (1985). He has been married to Katy Dobbs since 1985.
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Dec 28, 2020 · In one of the most dignified performances of his storied "Between the Lions" career, Fred Newman builds -- and demonstrates -- the compound word "lighthouse" by combining "light" (starring the...
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Start humming the opening theme to Nickelodeon's classic “Doug,” and any self-respecting '90s kid will surely join right in. Fred Newman, the man behind the doo-doo-doo's, didn't just give his...
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Jun 12, 2013 · Fred Newman is a sound effects artist who creates realistic and humorous sounds with his mouth for the NPR radio show A Prairie Home Companion. Learn about his craft, his career, and his book Mouthsounds in this article from Mental Floss.
Fred Newman is a dyslexic artist who creates sounds and stories for radio, TV, movies, and books. Learn how he overcame his challenges and embraced his creativity and weirdness in his career and life.
