Robert Newton

Robert Newton

ActorSoundtrack
Born
June 1, 1905
Died
March 25, 1956
Awards
2 wins, 2 nominations

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…

Biography

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.

Actor

The Adventures of Long John SilverThe Adventures of Long John Silver(1956)as Capt. Long John Silver, Capt. Long John Silver (1955)
Chevron Hall of StarsChevron Hall of Stars(1956)as Dr. Tom Walters
Around the World in 80 DaysAround the World in 80 Days(1956)as Inspector Fix
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock Presents(1955)as Peter J. Goodfellow
Lux Video TheatreLux Video Theatre(1950)as Mr. Fishkettle, Philip Marshall

Archive Footage

My Name Is Alfred HitchcockMy Name Is Alfred Hitchcock(2022)as Self
The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action ClassicsThe Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics(2008)as Long John Silver
The Naked ArchaeologistThe Naked Archaeologist(2005)as Long John Silver
MythBustersMythBusters(2003)as Blackbeard
A Profile of 'Oliver Twist'A Profile of 'Oliver Twist'(2000)as Bill Sykes

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Robert Newton in Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)Robert Newton in Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)Robert Newton in Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)Robert Newton in Treasure Island (1950)John Howard Davies and Robert Newton in Oliver Twist (1948)Robert Newton in Oliver Twist (1948)

Credit Score: Robert Newton

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Inspector Fix
Wed Oct 17 1956
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Around the World in 80 Days10.0019566.75832005
2Odd Man Out6.5019477.60113101
3The Hidden Room4.8819507.3003453
4This Happy Breed4.8819477.3004596
5The Desert Rats3.2519536.7015698
6Les Miserables3.2519526.8001194
7Treasure Island3.2519506.90010721
8Jamaica Inn3.2519396.30012228
9Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island3.0919545.700966
10Blackbeard, the Pirate3.0919535.9001914