Robert Newton

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.

Filmografi

Around the World in 80 Days1956 · Mr. FixOliver Twist1948 · Bill SykesHenry V1944 · Ancient PistolTreasure Island1950 · Long John SilverPoison Pen1939 · Sam HurrinYellow Sands1938 · Joe Varwell21 Days1940 · TollyJamaica Inn1939 · James "Jem" TrehearneThe High and the Mighty1954 · Gustave PardeeI, Claudius1937 · CassiusAndrocles and the Lion1952 · FerroviusVessel of Wrath1938 · The ControleurWalt Disney: Behind the Magic2024 · Self (archive footage)This Happy Breed1944 · Frank GibbonsOdd Man Out1947 · LukeyLong John Silver1954 · Long John SilverKiss the Blood Off My Hands1948 · Harry CarterThe Desert Rats1953 · Tom BartlettThey Flew Alone1942 · Jim MollisonFire Over England1937 · Don PedroTom Brown's Schooldays1951 · Thomas ArnoldBlackbeard, the Pirate1952 · BlackbeardGaslight1940 · UllswaterDark Journey1937 · Officer of U-Boat