Acting
Robert Newton
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.
Acting
- 1957Jingle All the Way! Christmas Stories Vol. 21 ep.
- 1957The Adventures of Long John SilverLong John Silver26 ep.
- 1954The Wonderful World of Disney2 ep.
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsJohn Lindsey, the Baker2 ep.
- 1950Lux Video TheatrePhilip Marshall2 ep.
Guest appearances
- 1957Jingle All the Way! Christmas Stories Vol. 21 ep.
- 1956Alfred Hitchcock PresentsPeter J. Goodfellow1 ep.
- 1953Lux Video TheatreMr. Fishkettle, Philip Marshall2 ep.
- 1953Schlitz Playhouse of StarsJohn Lindsey, the Baker, Simon Mantle2 ep.
- 1955Climax!Keith Dorrant1 ep.
- 1955The Wonderful World of Disney2 ep.
- 1953General Electric Theater1 ep.