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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Christmas with Strangers
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2021
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2006
Takedown
Role: Author
MOVIE • 2000
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1997
Moonwalker
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1988
R.O.T.O.R.
Role: Associate Producer
MOVIE • 1987
Santa Claus: The Movie
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1985
Santa Claus: The Movie
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1985
Sheena
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1984
Sheena
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1984
Superman III
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1983
Still of the Night
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1982
Jinxed!
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1982
Superman II
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1980
Superman
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1978
The Crazy American Girl
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1977
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1975
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
Role: Theatre Play
MOVIE • 1975
Bad Company
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1972
Oh! Calcutta!
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1972