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Also Known As Randall Stuart Newman
Born November 28, 1943 (age 81) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2018) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2013) • Grammy Award (2011) • Academy Award (2011) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2002) • Academy Award (2002) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (1999) • Grammy Award (1985)
Notable Works “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” • “If I Didn’t Have You” • “We Belong Together”

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