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James Newton Howard

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Musician

James Newton Howard

American composer and music producer (born 1951)

James Newton Howard is 75 years old, born on June 9, 1951 in Los Angeles.

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Born
June 9, 1951, Los Angeles
Age
75
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Country
United States
Known as
Musician

Official links: Official website (jamesnewtonhoward.com) · Instagram · YouTube · Wikipedia

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James’s birthday, by the numbers

  • James Newton Howard was born on a Saturday.
  • James Newton Howard has been alive for about 27,542 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on July 28, 2033.
  • Their next birthday, turning 76, is on a Wednesday.
  • Next milestone: James Newton Howard turns 80 on June 9, 2031, in 4 years and 7 months. More milestone birthdays
  • James Newton Howard is younger than 746 and older than 6,100 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: December 9. Birthstone: Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite.
  • James Newton Howard belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Robin WilliamsActor · July 21, 1951Bonnie TylerSinger · June 8, 1951Geoffrey RushActor · July 6, 1951Anjelica HustonActor · July 8, 1951Stellan SkarsgårdActor · June 13, 1951Chris CooperActor · July 9, 1951

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Frequently asked questions

How old is James Newton Howard?

James Newton Howard is 75 years old, born on June 9, 1951 in Los Angeles.

What is James Newton Howard’s zodiac sign?

Gemini, born June 9.

Does James Newton Howard have an official website?

Yes: jamesnewtonhoward.com.