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Tommy Newsom Net Worth



Tommy Newsom net worth is
$400,000

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Tommy Newsom was born on February 25, 1929 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA as Thomas Penn Newsom. He is known for his work on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Night of 100 Stars (1982) and Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988). He was married to Patricia Hernansky. He died on April 28, 2007 in Portsmouth. 
Net Worth$400,000
Date Of BirthFebruary 25, 1929
Place Of BirthPortsmouth, Virginia, USA
ProfessionMusic Department, Soundtrack, Actor
Star SignPisces
#Fact
1Joined The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) in 1962 as a band member playing saxophone and rose up to Assistant Music Director. When Carson retired in 1992, the band members lost a long-time gig. Newsom continued to play the saxophone, direct orchestras, and do musical arrangements for singers ranging from Beverly Sills to Kenny Rogers, and for orchestras such as the Cincinnati Symphony. He moved to Virginia after an earthquake shook his California home and continued to be active on the music scene in the Portsmouth/Virginia Beach area until his death.
2Known as "Mr Excitement" as dubbed by Johnny Carson for his low-key personality and his drab brown and blue suits, in contrast to bandleader Doc Severinsen.
3Has a nephew named Jim Newsom.
4Played the saxophone.

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Late Show with David Letterman2005TV Series musician - 1 episode
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV Series musician - 50 episodes, 1962 - 1992 musical director - 1 episode, 1981 conductor - 1 episode, 1977 music conductor - 1 episode, 1974
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration1988TV Special principal arranger
The 40th Annual Tony Awards1986TV Special arranger - uncredited
Night of 100 Stars1982TV Special music arranger

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
La La Land2016/Iarranger: "Jingle Bells" - as Thomas P. Newsom
Ted2012writer: "Song For The Young Folk" - as Thomas Newsom
Late Show with David Letterman2005TV Series performer - 1 episode
Bad Santa2003arranger: "Deck the Halls"

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Larry Sanders Show1993TV SeriesTommy Newsom
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1981TV SeriesMan With Broken Arm and Leg in MCAP Skit

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Ruth Brown: Better Late Than Never2005DocumentaryHimself
Late Show with David Letterman2005TV SeriesHimself - Musical Support
Blossom1991-1992TV SeriesHimself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1970-1992TV SeriesHimself - Substitute Bandleader / Himself - Bandleader / Himself / ...
The New Hollywood Squares1989TV SeriesGuest Appearance
ALF1988TV SeriesHimself
Newhart1988TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1986Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Achievement in Music DirectionThe 40th Annual Tony Awards (1986)
1982Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Achievement in Music DirectionNight of 100 Stars (1982)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1988Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Achievement in Music DirectionIrving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988)
1985Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Achievement in Music DirectionNight of 100 Stars II (1985)
1985Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Achievement in Music DirectionNight of 100 Stars II (1985)

Known for movies

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Update: 2024-05-17