Portrait of Robert Newton

Robert Newton

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Jun 01 1905
Birthplace: Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, UK

Death: Sun, Mar 25 1956
Robert Newton is 50 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Epic That Never Was
The Epic That Never Was
Robert Newton would have been no older than 50 in The Epic That Never Was as 'Captain of Caligula's guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1969
Poster of Around the World in Eighty Days
Around the World in Eighty Days
Robert Newton would have been no older than 50 in Around the World in Eighty Days as 'Mr. Fix'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1956
Poster of Long John Silver
Long John Silver
Robert Newton was 49 in Long John Silver as 'Long John Silver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1954
Poster of The Beachcomber
The Beachcomber
Robert Newton was 49 in The Beachcomber as 'Ted Wilson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 10 1954
Poster of The High and the Mighty
The High and the Mighty
Robert Newton was 49 in The High and the Mighty as 'Gustave Pardee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 1954
Poster of The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats
Robert Newton was 47 in The Desert Rats as 'Tom Bartlett'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1953
Poster of Blackbeard, the Pirate
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Robert Newton was 47 in Blackbeard, the Pirate as 'Blackbeard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1952
Poster of Androcles and the Lion
Androcles and the Lion
Robert Newton was 47 in Androcles and the Lion as 'Ferrovius'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1952
Poster of Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Robert Newton was 47 in Les Miserables as 'Etienne Javert'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1952
Poster of Tom Brown's Schooldays
Tom Brown's Schooldays
Robert Newton was 45 in Tom Brown's Schooldays as 'Thomas Arnold'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1951
Poster of Soldiers Three
Soldiers Three
Robert Newton was 45 in Soldiers Three as 'Pvt. Bill Sykes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1951
Poster of Waterfront
Waterfront
Robert Newton was 45 in Waterfront as 'Peter McCabe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1950
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Robert Newton was 45 in Treasure Island as 'Long John Silver'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1950
Poster of Obsession
Obsession
Robert Newton was 44 in Obsession as 'Dr. Clive Riordan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1949
Poster of Kiss the Blood Off My Hands
Kiss the Blood Off My Hands
Robert Newton was 43 in Kiss the Blood Off My Hands as 'Harry Carter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1948
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Robert Newton was 43 in Oliver Twist as 'Bill Sykes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 28 1948
Poster of Snowbound
Snowbound
Robert Newton was 42 in Snowbound as 'Derek Engles'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1948
Poster of Temptation Harbour
Temptation Harbour
Robert Newton was 41 in Temptation Harbour as 'Bert Mallinson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1947
Poster of Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out
Robert Newton was 41 in Odd Man Out as 'Lukey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 1947
Poster of Night Boat to Dublin
Night Boat to Dublin
Robert Newton was 40 in Night Boat to Dublin as 'Capt. David Grant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 08 1946
Poster of Henry V
Henry V
Robert Newton was 39 in Henry V as 'Ancient Pistol'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1944
Poster of This Happy Breed
This Happy Breed
Robert Newton was 38 in This Happy Breed as 'Frank Gibbons'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1944
Poster of They Flew Alone
They Flew Alone
Robert Newton was 37 in They Flew Alone as 'Jim Mollison'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 29 1942
Poster of Hatter's Castle
Hatter's Castle
Robert Newton was 36 in Hatter's Castle as 'James Brodie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1942
Poster of Major Barbara
Major Barbara
Robert Newton was 35 in Major Barbara as 'Bill Walker'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1941
Poster of Gaslight
Gaslight
Robert Newton was 35 in Gaslight as 'Ullswater'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1940
Poster of Busman's Honeymoon
Busman's Honeymoon
Robert Newton was 35 in Busman's Honeymoon as 'Frank Crutchley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 22 1940
Poster of Channel Incident
Channel Incident
Robert Newton was 34 in Channel Incident as 'Tanner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 1940
Poster of 21 Days Together
21 Days Together
Robert Newton was 34 in 21 Days Together as 'Tolly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1940
Poster of Hell's Cargo
Hell's Cargo
Robert Newton was 34 in Hell's Cargo as 'Cmdr. Tomasou'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1939
Poster of Poison Pen
Poison Pen
Robert Newton was 34 in Poison Pen as 'Sam Hurrin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 03 1939
Poster of Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn
Robert Newton was 33 in Jamaica Inn as 'James "Jem" Trehearne'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1939
Poster of Dead Men Are Dangerous
Dead Men Are Dangerous
Robert Newton was 33 in Dead Men Are Dangerous as 'Aylmer Franklyn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1939
Poster of Vessel of Wrath
Vessel of Wrath
Robert Newton was 32 in Vessel of Wrath as 'The Controleur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1938
Poster of The Green Cockatoo
The Green Cockatoo
Robert Newton was 32 in The Green Cockatoo as 'Dave Connor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1937
Poster of The Squeaker
The Squeaker
Robert Newton was 32 in The Squeaker as 'Larry Graeme'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1937
Poster of Dark Journey
Dark Journey
Robert Newton was 32 in Dark Journey as 'Officer of U-Boat'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1937
Poster of Fire Over England
Fire Over England
Robert Newton was 31 in Fire Over England as 'Don Pedro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Farewell Again
Farewell Again
Robert Newton was 31 in Farewell Again as 'Jim Carter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 1937

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Jingle All the Way! Christmas Stories Vol. 2
Jingle All the Way! Christmas Stories Vol. 2
Robert Newton would have been no older than 50 in Jingle All the Way! Christmas Stories Vol. 2
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 13 1957
Poster of The Adventures Of Long John Silver
The Adventures Of Long John Silver
Robert Newton would have been no older than 50 in The Adventures Of Long John Silver as 'Capt. Long John Silver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 1957
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Robert Newton was 50+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Peter J. Goodfellow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Robert Newton was 49+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Robert Newton was 49+ in Climax! as 'Keith Dorrant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Robert Newton was 47+ in General Electric Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Robert Newton was 46+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'John Lindsey, the Baker, Simon Mantle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Robert Newton was 45+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Mr. Fishkettle, Philip Marshall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950