Alfred Newman was a preeminent American composer, arranger, and conductor of film music. As head of the 20th Century Fox music department, he composed the scores for over 200 films and is considered one of the godfathers of the Hollywood film score. His iconic 20th Century Fox fanfare is one of the most recognizable musical logos in cinematic history. Throughout his illustrious career, Newman won nine Academy Awards, a record for a composer that still stands today.