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Robert Newton (I) (1905–1956)
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 for Walt Disney in the 1950s. His portrayal of Long John Silver and of Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952) created a persona that was so indelible that his vocal...
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Born:in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, UKDied:(age 50) in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (52 credits)
Actor (52 credits)
1956-1957
The Adventures of Long John Silver
(TV Series)
Capt. Long John Silver
Capt. Long John Silver
- Dragon Slayer
(1957)
... Capt. Long John Silver
- Devil's Stew
(1957)
... Capt. Long John Silver
- Voodoo
(1957)
... Capt. Long John Silver
- Strange Cargo
(1957)
... Capt. Long John Silver
- The Fishwife
(1957)
... Capt. Long John Silver
1956
Chevron Hall of Stars
(TV Series)
Dr. Tom Walters
Dr. Tom Walters
- The End of Night
(1956)
... Dr. Tom Walters
1956
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
Peter J. Goodfellow
Peter J. Goodfellow
- The Derelicts
(1956)
... Peter J. Goodfellow
1953-1955
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Philip Marshall / Mr. Fishkettle
Philip Marshall / Mr. Fishkettle
- The Suspect
(1955)
... Philip Marshall
- The Ascent of Alfred Fishkettle
(1953)
... Mr. Fishkettle
1953-1955
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Simon Mantle / John Lindsey, the Baker
Simon Mantle / John Lindsey, the Baker
- The Argonauts
(1955)
... Simon Mantle
- The Baker of Barnbury
(1953)
... John Lindsey, the Baker
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (1 credit)
Self (1 credit)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Other Works:
He acted in Patrick Hamilton's play, "Gaslight," at the Vaudeville Theatre in London, England with Rosamund John in the cast. See more »Height:
6' (1.83 m)
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