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Robert Newton(1905-1956)

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Robert Newton
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Robert Newton was one of the great character actors -- and great characters -- of the British cinema, best remembered today for playing Long John Silver in Treasure Island (1950) and its sequel in 1954. His portrayal of Long John Silver and of Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952) created a persona that was so indelible that his vocal intonations created the paradigm for scores of people who want to "Talk Like a Pirate." The performance overshadows Newton's legacy, which is based on many first-rate performances in such movies as This Happy Breed (1944), Odd Man Out (1947) and Oliver Twist (1948), where his Bill Sykes is truly chilling. Oliver Reed, who played Sykes in the Oscar-winning movie musical Oliver! (1968) was influenced by Newton.
BornJune 1, 1905
DiedMarch 25, 1956(50)
BornJune 1, 1905
DiedMarch 25, 1956(50)
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John Howard Davies and Robert Newton in Oliver Twist (1948)
Robert Newton in Oliver Twist (1948)
Alec Guinness, Robert Newton, and Kay Walsh in Oliver Twist (1948)
Celia Johnson and Robert Newton in This Happy Breed (1944)
Robert Newton in This Happy Breed (1944)
Stanley Holloway and Robert Newton in This Happy Breed (1944)
Robert Newton in This Happy Breed (1944)
Robert Newton in This Happy Breed (1944)
Celia Johnson, Alison Leggatt, and Robert Newton in This Happy Breed (1944)
Celia Johnson and Robert Newton in This Happy Breed (1944)
Celia Johnson and Robert Newton in This Happy Breed (1944)
Celia Johnson and Robert Newton in This Happy Breed (1944)

Known for

David Niven and Cantinflas in Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
Around the World in 80 Days
6.7
  • Inspector Fix
  • 1956
Jamaica Inn (1939)
Jamaica Inn
6.3
  • Jem Trehearne - Sir Humphrey's Gang
  • 1939
This Happy Breed (1944)
This Happy Breed
7.3
  • Frank Gibbons
  • 1944
Robert Newton in Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)
Blackbeard, the Pirate
6.0
  • Edward Teach
  • Blackbeard
  • 1952

Credits

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Actor

  • The Adventures of Long John Silver (1955)
    The Adventures of Long John Silver
    • Capt. Long John Silver
    • TV Series
    • 1956–1957
  • Chevron Hall of Stars (1956)
    Chevron Hall of Stars
    • Dr. Tom Walters
    • TV Series
    • 1956
  • David Niven and Cantinflas in Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
    Around the World in 80 Days
    • Inspector Fix
    • 1956
  • Alfred Hitchcock in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    Alfred Hitchcock Presents
    • Peter J. Goodfellow
    • TV Series
    • 1956
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950)
    Lux Video Theatre
    • Philip Marshall
    • Mr. Fishkettle
    • TV Series
    • 1953–1955
  • Hal Baylor, Hans Conried, and Chuck Hicks in Schlitz Playhouse (1951)
    Schlitz Playhouse
    • Simon Mantle
    • John Lindsey, the Baker
    • TV Series
    • 1953–1955
  • Climax! (1954)
    Climax!
    • Keith Dorrant
    • TV Series
    • 1955
  • The Stranger
    • TV Series
    • 1955
  • Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island (1954)
    Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island
    • Robert Louis Stevenson's immortal Long John Silver
    • 1954
  • The Beachcomber (1954)
    The Beachcomber
    • Edward 'Honorable Ted' Wilson
    • 1954
  • John Wayne, Jan Sterling, David Brian, Laraine Day, Phil Harris, Robert Newton, Robert Stack, and Claire Trevor in The High and the Mighty (1954)
    The High and the Mighty
    • Gustave Pardee
    • 1954
  • Ronald Reagan in General Electric Theater (1953)
    General Electric Theater
    • TV Series
    • 1953
  • The Desert Rats (1953)
    The Desert Rats
    • Tom Bartlett
    • 1953
  • The Plymouth Playhouse (1953)
    The Plymouth Playhouse
    • TV Series
    • 1953
  • Hollywood Opening Night
    • TV Series
    • 1953

Soundtrack

  • Robert Newton in Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)
    Blackbeard, the Pirate
    • performer: "The Miller of the Dee"
    • 1952
  • This Happy Breed (1944)
    This Happy Breed
    • performer: "Rule Britannia" (uncredited)
    • 1944

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Around the World in 80 Days
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Around the World in 80 Days

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • June 1, 1905
    • Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 25, 1956
    • Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouses
      Vera BudnickJune 13, 1952 - March 25, 1956 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Sally Newton
  • Parents
    • Algernon Newton
  • Other works
    "Hollywood Opening Night" (3/16/53)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 7 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Excessive drinking damaged him, and a highly erratic film career was the result. He often found himself unemployable due to his unreliability. He died at age 50 of alcohol-related causes although the official report was a heart attack.
  • Salary
    • This Happy Breed
      (1944)
      £9,000

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