Robert Newton 21 pictures

Actor, Soundtrack
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...

Born: June 1, 1905
Star sign: Gemini
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Known for: Oliver Twist (1948), Odd Man Out (1947), This Happy Breed (1944), Treasure Island (1950)
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