Photo: Trailer screenshot / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Disney Legends
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Long John Silver | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Newton
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Newton born?
June 1, 1905 – March 25, 1956.
Where is Robert Newton from?
Robert Newton is from Shaftesbury, United Kingdom.
What does Robert Newton do?
Robert Newton works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
What is Robert Newton known for?
Notable works include Long John Silver.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.