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What distinction does Randy Newman's extended family hold with regards to the Academy Awards?

  • Most Oscar-winning family

  • Most Oscar-nominated family in music categories

  • Family with most acting nominations

  • Family with highest number of Oscars won

Answer

Randy Newman is an American singer-songwriter and film score composer who has won three Academy Awards for his work on the films "Little Miss Sunshine", "Monsters, " and "Toy Story 4". His extended family, which includes his brother David, sister Gretchen and niece Nell, holds the distinction of being the most Oscar-nominated family in music categories, with a total of 14 nominations and three wins.
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