Acting
James McNew
Department: Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James McNew has been the bass player for the rock band Yo La Tengo since their 1992 album May I Sing With Me. He was previously a member of Christmas on their third album Vortex. He also has a solo side project, Dump. The documentary The Parking Lot Movie highlights McNew's career as a parking lot attendant in Charlottesville, VA prior to his career as a musician.
Known For
Prominent works featuring James McNew
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Gilmore Girls
2000
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Parks and Recreation
2009
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Junebug
2005
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I Shot Andy Warhol
1996
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The Book of Life
1998
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The Parking Lot Movie
2010
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Other Music
2019
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Galaxie 500: Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste
2004
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Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows
2022
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Yo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One
2019
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (13 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo La Tengo: Live at Primavera Sound, Barcelona | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2024 | |
 | Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows | Music | Movie | 2022 |
 | Yo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2019 |
 | Other Music | Self | Movie | 2019 |
| Yo La Tengo Live at National Sawdust | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2018 | |
 | The Parking Lot Movie | Self | Movie | 2010 |
 | Parks and Recreation | Bobby Knight Ranger Bassist | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Visions of Frank | Music | Movie | 2007 |
 | Junebug | Original Music Composer | Movie | 2005 |
 | Galaxie 500: Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste | Himself | Movie | 2004 |
 | Gilmore Girls | McNewer Hoboken Troubadour | TV Series | 2000 |
 | The Book of Life | The Salvation Army Band | Movie | 1998 |
 | I Shot Andy Warhol | Party Band Member | Movie | 1996 |