Martha Newman

She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Martha Montgomery was born on December 5, 1920 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA as Martha Louise Montgomery. She was an actress, known for The Inner Circle (1946). She was married to Robert Ragland and Alfred Newman. She died on May 9, 2005 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.

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