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), wher…

  • Acting
  • Born 1 June 1905
  • Died 25 March 1956 (age 50)
  • Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, UK
  • 48 credits

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Most-watched Robert Newton films currently: Oliver Twist (1948), Around the World in 80 Days (1956), Treasure Island (1950), Jamaica Inn (1939), Obsession (1949).

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Selected TV credits: Climax! (1954), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), Lux Video Theatre (1950), The Wonderful World of Disney (1954), The Adventures of Long John Silver (1957).

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