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TIL Randy Newman has 22 Academy Award nominations and his collective family have a total of 92. This makes them the most nominated family. He also has 3 Emmys, 7 Grammys. Recognized by Disney as a Disney Legend. Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.

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