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Robert Guy Newton (1 June 1905 – 25 March 1956) was an English actor. Along with Errol Flynn, Newton was one of the more popular actors among the male juvenile audience of the 1940s and early 1950s, especially with British boys. Known for his hard-living life, he was cited as a role model by the actor Oliver Reed and the Who's ...
Robert Newton. Actor: Around the World in 80 Days. 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.
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- Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, UK
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Robert Newton was a British actor who played Long John Silver in Treasure Island (1950) and other pirate roles. He had a troubled life and career due to his excessive drinking and unreliability.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- March 25, 1956
- June 1, 1905
Robert Newton (1905-1956) was a popular stage and film actor, best known for his roles as Long John Silver and Blackbeard. He had a hard drinking lifestyle, served in the Royal Navy, and starred in several films based on classic novels and plays.
Acknowledged as a true talent, Robert Newton was a heck of a character as well as character actor. His memorable performances are many. Whether cast in the lead or in a character role, Robert Newton was the one to remember.
Jun 14, 2013 · In this exciting family adventure, iconic Pirate Robert Newton reprises his role as Long John Silver from the classic Disney film Treasure Island. ...
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Robert Newton: a bio, pictures and much more about the colorful British actor who played Long John Silver in 1950's Treasure Island
