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.
David Newman has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Superman Classic with 3 titles. Signature works include Superman, Superman II, Bonnie and Clyde. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
