Theodore Newton (actor)
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| Born | August 4, 1904 Lawrenceville, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1963 (aged 58) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film actor stage actor |
| Years active | 1927-1963 |
| Spouse(s) | Drina Hill (1936 - ?) |
Theodore Newton (August 4, 1904 - February 28, 1963) was an American movie and stage actor. He was sometimes billed as Ted Newton.
Early years
Newton was born in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.[citation needed] He failed out of Princeton University after 2+1⁄2 years and worked as a bank clerk in Philadelphia. In the evenings, he began acting with the Hedgerow Theatre.[1]
Stage
Newton's Broadway credits included (billed as "Ted Newton") The Royal Family (1950), The Lady from the Sea (1950), The Big Knife (1949), Apology (1943), My Sister Eileen (1940), Suzanna and the Elders (1940), The Man Who Came to Dinner (1939), Wise Tomorrow (1937), Dead End (1935), Vermont (1928) and Elmer the Great (1928).[2]
Personal life
On November 22, 1936, Newton married actress Drina Hill.[3]
Death
Newton died of cancer in Hollywood, California at age 58.[4]
Partial filmography
- Central Airport (1933) - Radio Operator (uncredited)
- The Working Man (1933) - Tommy Hartland
- The Sphinx (1933) - Jack Burton
- Voltaire (1933) - Francois
- Ace of Aces (1933) - Lt. Foster 'Froggy' Kelley
- From Headquarters (1933) - Jack Winton
- The World Changes (1933) - Paul Nordholm
- Heat Lightning (1934) - Steve Laird
- A Modern Hero (1934) - Elmer Croy
- Upper World (1934) - Reporter Rocklen
- Now I'll Tell (1934) - Joe
- Let's Try Again (1934) - Paul Milburn
- Blind Date (1934) - Tom (uncredited)
- Gambling (1934) - Ray Braddock
- Jalna (1935) - Piers Whiteoak
- The Hidden Eye (1945) - Gibbs - Chauffeur
- What Next, Corporal Hargrove? (1945) - Capt. Parkson
- Miss Susie Slagle's (1946) - Dr. Boyd
- From This Day Forward (1946) - Mr. Brewer (uncredited)
- Two Years Before the Mast (1946) - Hayes
- The Come On (1956) - Detective Capt. Getz
- The Proud and Profane (1956) - Bob Kilpatrick
- Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) - Athletic Commissioner Edward Eagan
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) - Major Harvey
- The Saga of Hemp Brown (1958) - John Murphy (uncredited)
- The Story on Page One (1959) - Dr. Kemper (uncredited)
- Dime with a Halo (1963) - Consul Glenson (final film role)
References
- ^ "Concerning Theodore Newton, Who Will Act a Leading Part in 'Deep Are the Roots'". The Boston Globe. January 20, 1946. p. 5. Retrieved September 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "("Ted Newton" search)". Playbill Vault. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- ^ "Drina Hill's Nuptials". The New York Times. November 23, 1936. p. 24. Retrieved February 18, 2021 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Theodore Newton Is Dead; Stage and Screen Actor". The New York Times. February 26, 1963. p. 6. Retrieved February 18, 2021 – via ProQuest.
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