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David Newell

Bio: David Newell was originally an actor, who became a makeup artist after being involved in a car crash that left him with some facial disfigurement. David Newell was primarily known as an American character actor, whose acting career spanned from the very beginning of the sound film era through the middle of the 1950s
Born: Mon, Jan 23 1905
Birthplace: Carthage, Missouri, USA

Death: Fri, Jan 25 1980
David Newell is 75 years old
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Poster of The Duel at Silver Creek
The Duel at Silver Creek
David Newell was 47 in The Duel at Silver Creek as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1952
Poster of My Girl Tisa
My Girl Tisa
David Newell was 43 in My Girl Tisa
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1948
Poster of A Guy Could Change
A Guy Could Change
David Newell was 41 in A Guy Could Change as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 1946
Poster of Du Barry was a Lady
Du Barry was a Lady
David Newell was 38 in Du Barry was a Lady as 'Man Getting Champagne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1943
Poster of Reveille with Beverly
Reveille with Beverly
David Newell was 38 in Reveille with Beverly as 'Sentry (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1943
Poster of The Wife Takes a Flyer
The Wife Takes a Flyer
David Newell was 37 in The Wife Takes a Flyer as 'German Officer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1942
Poster of Appointment for Love
Appointment for Love
David Newell was 36 in Appointment for Love as 'Leading Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Footsteps in the Dark
Footsteps in the Dark
David Newell was 36 in Footsteps in the Dark as 'June's Escort (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1941
Poster of Lady with Red Hair
Lady with Red Hair
David Newell was 35 in Lady with Red Hair as 'Man in Chicago Audience (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1940
Poster of Dr. Kildare's Crisis
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
David Newell was 35 in Dr. Kildare's Crisis as 'Chandler's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of The Letter
The Letter
David Newell was 35 in The Letter as 'Geoffrey Hammond (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1940
Poster of North West Mounted Police
North West Mounted Police
David Newell was 35 in North West Mounted Police as 'Indian'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1940
Poster of Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
David Newell was 35 in Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum as 'Attorney at Trial (extra)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1940
Poster of Blondie Has Servant Trouble
Blondie Has Servant Trouble
David Newell was 35 in Blondie Has Servant Trouble as 'Nelson - Dithers' Employee (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1940
Poster of Phantom Raiders
Phantom Raiders
David Newell was 35 in Phantom Raiders as 'Telephone Operator, Man in Cafe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1940
Poster of 'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again
David Newell was 35 in 'Til We Meet Again as 'Assistant Purser (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1940
Poster of Swanee River
Swanee River
David Newell was 34 in Swanee River as 'Guest'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1939
Poster of Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind
David Newell was 34 in Gone with the Wind as 'Cade Calvert (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of Missing Evidence
Missing Evidence
David Newell was 34 in Missing Evidence
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of We Are Not Alone
We Are Not Alone
David Newell was 34 in We Are Not Alone as 'Policeman in Courtroom'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1939
Poster of Day-time Wife
Day-time Wife
David Newell was 34 in Day-time Wife as 'Party Guest Answering Telephone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1939
Poster of Rulers of the Sea
Rulers of the Sea
David Newell was 34 in Rulers of the Sea as 'Seaman (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1939
Poster of Blondie Brings Up Baby
Blondie Brings Up Baby
David Newell was 34 in Blondie Brings Up Baby as 'Tall Dithers' Employee (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1939
Poster of The Escape
The Escape
David Newell was 34 in The Escape as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1939
Poster of Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
David Newell was 34 in Charlie Chan at Treasure Island as 'Audience Member'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1939
Poster of News Is Made at Night
News Is Made at Night
David Newell was 34 in News Is Made at Night as 'Starter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1939
Poster of Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
David Newell was 34 in Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation as 'Museum Exhibit Attendee (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1939
Poster of Stronger Than Desire
Stronger Than Desire
David Newell was 34 in Stronger Than Desire as 'Man at Defense Table (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939
Poster of Stunt Pilot
Stunt Pilot
David Newell was 34 in Stunt Pilot as 'Radio Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939
Poster of Naughty But Nice
Naughty But Nice
David Newell was 34 in Naughty But Nice as 'Attorney at Defense Table (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of Union Pacific
Union Pacific
David Newell was 34 in Union Pacific as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939
Poster of Dark Victory
Dark Victory
David Newell was 34 in Dark Victory as 'Judith's Friend (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1939
Poster of Blondie Meets the Boss
Blondie Meets the Boss
David Newell was 34 in Blondie Meets the Boss as 'Sanders (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1939
Poster of Wife, Husband and Friend
Wife, Husband and Friend
David Newell was 34 in Wife, Husband and Friend as 'Party Guest'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1939
Poster of Heart of the North
Heart of the North
David Newell was 33 in Heart of the North as 'Pilot #1 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1938
Poster of Blondie
Blondie
David Newell was 33 in Blondie as 'First Draftsman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1938
Poster of The Lady Objects
The Lady Objects
David Newell was 33 in The Lady Objects as 'Student'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1938
Poster of Men with Wings
Men with Wings
David Newell was 33 in Men with Wings as 'Photographer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1938
Poster of Over the Wall
Over the Wall
David Newell was 33 in Over the Wall as 'Governor's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1938
Poster of Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
David Newell was 32 in Wells Fargo as 'Minor Role'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1937
Poster of Artists & Models
Artists & Models
David Newell was 32 in Artists & Models as 'Romeo (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1937
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
David Newell was 32 in A Star Is Born as 'Sam (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 1937
Poster of History Is Made at Night
History Is Made at Night
David Newell was 32 in History Is Made at Night
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Polo Joe
Polo Joe
David Newell was 31 in Polo Joe as 'Jack Hilton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1936
Poster of The Girl on the Front Page
The Girl on the Front Page
David Newell was 31 in The Girl on the Front Page as 'Young Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1936
Poster of Educating Father
Educating Father
David Newell was 31 in Educating Father as 'Eddie Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1936
Poster of Everybody's Old Man
Everybody's Old Man
David Newell was 31 in Everybody's Old Man as 'Roulette Banker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1936
Poster of Ship Cafe
Ship Cafe
David Newell was 30 in Ship Cafe as 'Donald (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1935
Poster of The Goose and the Gander
The Goose and the Gander
David Newell was 30 in The Goose and the Gander as 'Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1935
Poster of The Florentine Dagger
The Florentine Dagger
David Newell was 30 in The Florentine Dagger as 'Rodrigo (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1935
Poster of White Heat
White Heat
David Newell was 29 in White Heat as 'William Hawkes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1934
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
David Newell was 29 in Imitation of Life as 'Party Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of Desirable
Desirable
David Newell was 29 in Desirable as 'Helen's First Admirer at Party'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 1934
Poster of When Ladies Meet
When Ladies Meet
David Newell was 28 in When Ladies Meet as 'Freddie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1933
Poster of Hell Below
Hell Below
David Newell was 28 in Hell Below as 'Lieut. (JG) Radford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1933
Poster of Made on Broadway
Made on Broadway
David Newell was 28 in Made on Broadway as 'O'Neill - Mayor's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1933
Poster of Today We Live
Today We Live
David Newell was 28 in Today We Live as 'Man in Canteen (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1933
Poster of Divorce In The Family
Divorce In The Family
David Newell was 27 in Divorce In The Family as 'Interne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1932
Poster of New Morals for Old
New Morals for Old
David Newell was 27 in New Morals for Old as 'Duff Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1932
Poster of Huddle
Huddle
David Newell was 27 in Huddle as 'Football Player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1932
Poster of A Woman Commands
A Woman Commands
David Newell was 27 in A Woman Commands as 'Adjutant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1932
Poster of Woman Hungry
Woman Hungry
David Newell was 26 in Woman Hungry as 'Dr. Neil Cranford'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1931
Poster of Ten Cents a Dance
Ten Cents a Dance
David Newell was 26 in Ten Cents a Dance as 'Ralph Clark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1931
Poster of Just Like Heaven
Just Like Heaven
David Newell was 25 in Just Like Heaven as 'Tobey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1930
Poster of Let's Go Native
Let's Go Native
David Newell was 25 in Let's Go Native as 'Chief Officer Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1930
Poster of The Runaway Bride
The Runaway Bride
David Newell was 25 in The Runaway Bride as 'Richard Mercer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1930
Poster of Murder on the Roof
Murder on the Roof
David Newell was 25 in Murder on the Roof as 'Ted Palmer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1930
Poster of The Kibitzer
The Kibitzer
David Newell was 24 in The Kibitzer as 'Bert Livingstone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 11 1930
Poster of Darkened Rooms
Darkened Rooms
David Newell was 24 in Darkened Rooms as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1929
Poster of Dangerous Curves
Dangerous Curves
David Newell was 24 in Dangerous Curves as 'Tony Barretti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1929
Poster of The Hole in the Wall
The Hole in the Wall
David Newell was 24 in The Hole in the Wall as 'Gordon Grant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1929

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