Ira Newborn

Ira Newborn

Actor

New York City, New York
December 26, 1949

Biography

James Ira Newborn (born December 26, 1949) is an American musician known for scores for comedy films of the 1980s and 1990s, including many with director John Hughes.

Photo

Ira Newborn 1

Representative Works

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
7.3
/ English
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
7.6
/ English
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
6.5
/ English
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
6.8
/ English
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
6.6
/ English
Weird Science
Weird Science
6.5
/ English
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
7.3
/ English
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck
6.8
/ English
Sixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles
6.8
/ English
Junior
Junior
5.2
/ English
Into the Night
Into the Night
6.5
/ English
Mallrats
Mallrats
6.8
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
1988Nominee

Best Performance

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986Winner

Best Performance

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994Nominee

Best Performance

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Career Highlights

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
1991Highlight

Best Performance

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1994Highlight

Best Performance

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Video

Trailer
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Trailer
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult