Donated $1 million to the University of Southern California for the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, a tribute to her late husband.
Graduated from the University of Tennessee.
Mother of composers Thomas Newman, Maria Newman, and David Newman. Sister-in-law of composer Emil Newman. Aunt of composer Randy Newman. Great aunt of composer Joey Newman.
She graduated from the University of Tennessee.
Was a Goldwyn Girl.
Worked for Powers Modeling Agency until 20th Century-Fox brought her to Hollywood and gave her a contract.