Robert Newton
Acting
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.
Born: June 1, 1905
Place of Birth: Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, UK
Known For
Filmography
as Cassius, Captain of Caligula's guard (archive footage; uncredited)
as Long John Silver
as Mr. Fix
as Peter J. Goodfellow
as Long John Silver
as Keith Dorrant
as Ted Wilson
as Gustave Pardee
as Tom Bartlett
as Blackbeard
as Ferrovius
as Etienne Javert
as John Lindsey, the Baker
as Simon Mantle
as Thomas Arnold
as Pvt. Bill Sykes
as Peter McCabe
as Long John Silver
as Dr. Clive Riordan
as Harry Carter
as Bill Sykes
as Derek Engles
as Bert Mallinson
as Lukey
as Capt. David Grant
as Ancient Pistol
as Frank Gibbons
as Jim Mollison
as James Brodie
as Bill Walker
as Ullswater
as Frank Crutchley
as Tanner
as Tolly
as Sam Hurrin
as James "Jem" Trehearne
as Aylmer Franklyn
as The Controleur
as Dave Connor
as Larry Graeme
as Officer of U-Boat
as Don Pedro
as Jim Carter