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Robert Newton, born on June 1, 1905 in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, was a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Robert Newton died on March 25, 1956, aged 50. Awards on record include Disney Legends (2002). Notable works include Long John Silver.
My Take
Robert Newton is the rare actor whose influence outlived his short life in an unexpected way. His Long John Silver essentially invented the voice we all imitate when we think of pirates, an accent now embedded in global pop culture. I find it remarkable that a 1940s British screen idol, admired by boys alongside Errol Flynn and later cited as a role model by Oliver Reed and Keith Moon, ended up shaping how the whole world plays pretend. A 2002 Disney Legend honor feels fitting. Few performers leave behind an entire manner of speaking.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Newton
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・ニュートン
- Reading
- ろばーと・にゅーとん
- Born
- June 1, 1905 – March 25, 1956
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Disney Legends
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Long John Silver | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Newton
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q974924
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Newton born?
Born June 1, 1905.
When did Robert Newton die?
Died March 25, 1956, aged 50.
Where was Robert Newton from?
Robert Newton was from Shaftesbury, United Kingdom.
What did Robert Newton do?
Robert Newton worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
What was Robert Newton known for?
Notable works include Long John Silver.
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