Robert Newton date of birth:
June 1, 1905
How old was Robert Newton when died?
50
Where was Robert Newton born?
Shaftesbury, England, UK
When did Robert Newton die?
March 25, 1956
Where did Robert Newton die?
Beverly Hills, California, USA
Why did Robert Newton die?
Heart Attack due to Alcoholism
How tall is Robert Newton?
6' (183 cm)
Robert Newton body shape:
Average
What color are Robert Newton's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Robert Newton's hair?
Black
Is Robert Newton gay or straight?
Straight
What is Robert Newton's ethnicity?
White
What is Robert Newton nationality?
British
What is Robert Newton's occupation?
Actor
Robert Newton claim to fame:
High and the Mighty
Short 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 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 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.