Portrait of William Newell

William Newell

Born: Fri, Jan 05 1894
Birthplace: Millville, New Jersey, USA

Death: Tue, Feb 21 1967
William Newell is 73 years old
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Poster of Pollyanna
Pollyanna
William Newell was 66 in Pollyanna as 'Mr. Hooper (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1960
Poster of Who Was That Lady?
Who Was That Lady?
William Newell was 66 in Who Was That Lady? as 'Schultz (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1960
Poster of Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
William Newell was 66 in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus as 'Jailbird'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1960
Poster of Last Train from Gun Hill
Last Train from Gun Hill
William Newell was 65 in Last Train from Gun Hill as 'Hotel Desk Clerk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1959
Poster of The Sheepman
The Sheepman
William Newell was 64 in The Sheepman as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1958
Poster of The Missouri Traveler
The Missouri Traveler
William Newell was 64 in The Missouri Traveler as 'Pos Neely'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1958
Poster of Mister Cory
Mister Cory
William Newell was 63 in Mister Cory as 'Ned - Owner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1957
Poster of Our Miss Brooks
Our Miss Brooks
William Newell was 62 in Our Miss Brooks as 'Dr. Henley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 1956
Poster of Wichita
Wichita
William Newell was 61 in Wichita as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 1955
Poster of Phffft
Phffft
William Newell was 60 in Phffft as 'Workman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1954
Poster of Escape from Fort Bravo
Escape from Fort Bravo
William Newell was 59 in Escape from Fort Bravo as 'Symore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1953
Poster of Let's Do It Again
Let's Do It Again
William Newell was 59 in Let's Do It Again as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1953
Poster of Here Come the Marines
Here Come the Marines
William Newell was 58 in Here Come the Marines as 'Maj. Desmond'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 1952
Poster of High Noon
High Noon
William Newell was 58 in High Noon as 'Jimmy - Drunk with Eye Patch (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 09 1952
Poster of Young Man with Ideas
Young Man with Ideas
William Newell was 58 in Young Man with Ideas as 'Party Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952
Poster of The Lady Pays Off
The Lady Pays Off
William Newell was 57 in The Lady Pays Off as 'Bartender (as Billy Newell)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1951
Poster of Bright Victory
Bright Victory
William Newell was 57 in Bright Victory as 'Todd the Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1951
Poster of Louisa
Louisa
William Newell was 56 in Louisa as 'Movie Usher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1950
Poster of Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
William Newell was 56 in Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as 'Horace "Hank" Hawkshaw (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1950
Poster of Song of My Heart
Song of My Heart
William Newell was 54 in Song of My Heart as 'Doorman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1948
Poster of Wedlock Deadlock
Wedlock Deadlock
William Newell was 53 in Wedlock Deadlock as 'Dick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1947
Poster of Key Witness
Key Witness
William Newell was 53 in Key Witness as 'Smiley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1947
Poster of Philo Vance's Secret Mission
Philo Vance's Secret Mission
William Newell was 53 in Philo Vance's Secret Mission as 'Deputy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 1947
Poster of Second Chance
Second Chance
William Newell was 53 in Second Chance as 'Pinky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1947
Poster of Doctor Jim
Doctor Jim
William Newell was 52 in Doctor Jim as 'Editor (as Bill Newell)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1947
Poster of The Best Years of Our Lives
The Best Years of Our Lives
William Newell was 52 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Waiter at Bank Dinner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1946
Poster of Alias Mr. Twilight
Alias Mr. Twilight
William Newell was 52 in Alias Mr. Twilight as 'Delivery Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 24 1946
Poster of Lady in the Lake
Lady in the Lake
William Newell was 52 in Lady in the Lake as 'Drunk (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1946
Poster of Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
William Newell was 52 in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball as 'Piano Player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1946
Poster of The Magnificent Rogue
The Magnificent Rogue
William Newell was 52 in The Magnificent Rogue as 'Stage Manager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1946
Poster of Bowery Bombshell
Bowery Bombshell
William Newell was 52 in Bowery Bombshell as 'Detective Dugan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1946
Poster of The Man Who Dared
The Man Who Dared
William Newell was 52 in The Man Who Dared as 'Police Sgt. Clay'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1946
Poster of Young Widow
Young Widow
William Newell was 52 in Young Widow as 'Charlie (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1946
Poster of Adventure
Adventure
William Newell was 51 in Adventure as 'Barber #1 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1945
Poster of The Lost Weekend
The Lost Weekend
William Newell was 51 in The Lost Weekend as 'Liquor Store Proprietor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1945
Poster of On Stage Everybody
On Stage Everybody
William Newell was 51 in On Stage Everybody as 'Mason (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1945
Poster of Her Lucky Night
Her Lucky Night
William Newell was 51 in Her Lucky Night as 'Proprietor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1945
Poster of The Great Morgan
The Great Morgan
William Newell was 50 in The Great Morgan as 'Film Character (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1945
Poster of The Missing Juror
The Missing Juror
William Newell was 50 in The Missing Juror as 'Wally, Counterman (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1944
Poster of Sing a Jingle
Sing a Jingle
William Newell was 50 in Sing a Jingle as 'Wiggins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1944
Poster of Dangerous Blondes
Dangerous Blondes
William Newell was 49 in Dangerous Blondes as 'Attendant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 1943
Poster of Top Man
Top Man
William Newell was 49 in Top Man as 'Secretary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1943
Poster of Fired Wife
Fired Wife
William Newell was 49 in Fired Wife as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1943
Poster of Honeymoon Lodge
Honeymoon Lodge
William Newell was 49 in Honeymoon Lodge as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1943
Poster of All by Myself
All by Myself
William Newell was 49 in All by Myself as 'Price'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1943
Poster of Keeper of the Flame
Keeper of the Flame
William Newell was 49 in Keeper of the Flame as 'Piggot'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of Slightly Dangerous
Slightly Dangerous
William Newell was 49 in Slightly Dangerous as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of No Place for a Lady
No Place for a Lady
William Newell was 49 in No Place for a Lady as 'Toreador Club Waiter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1943
Poster of The Outlaw
The Outlaw
William Newell was 49 in The Outlaw as 'Drunken Cowboy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1943
Poster of A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
William Newell was 48 in A Night to Remember as 'Police Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1942
Poster of Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
William Newell was 48 in Life Begins at Eight-Thirty as 'Clerk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1942
Poster of Get Hep to Love
Get Hep to Love
William Newell was 48 in Get Hep to Love as 'Janitor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1942
Poster of The Major and the Minor
The Major and the Minor
William Newell was 48 in The Major and the Minor as 'Ticket Agent #2 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1942
Poster of A Tragedy at Midnight
A Tragedy at Midnight
William Newell was 48 in A Tragedy at Midnight as 'Swanson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1942
Poster of Inflation
Inflation
William Newell was 47 in Inflation as 'Jerry the Man Wanting to Buy Car (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Miss Polly
Miss Polly
William Newell was 47 in Miss Polly as 'Hubert - New Postman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1941
Poster of Devil Pays Off
Devil Pays Off
William Newell was 47 in Devil Pays Off as 'Second Steward'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1941
Poster of Three Girls About Town
Three Girls About Town
William Newell was 47 in Three Girls About Town as 'Laundry Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 1941
Poster of Ice-Capades
Ice-Capades
William Newell was 47 in Ice-Capades as 'Harry Stimson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 1941
Poster of Manpower
Manpower
William Newell was 47 in Manpower as 'Lineman at Cafe Counter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1941
Poster of Here Comes Mr. Jordan
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
William Newell was 47 in Here Comes Mr. Jordan as 'Murdock Handler (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941
Poster of Blondie Goes Latin
Blondie Goes Latin
William Newell was 47 in Blondie Goes Latin as 'Steward Ringing Chime and Crying (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1941
Poster of Caught in the Act
Caught in the Act
William Newell was 47 in Caught in the Act as 'Sgt. Riley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1941
Poster of Mysterious Doctor Satan
Mysterious Doctor Satan
William Newell was 46 in Mysterious Doctor Satan as 'Speed Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1940
Poster of Wedding Bills
Wedding Bills
William Newell was 46 in Wedding Bills as 'Groom-to-be (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1940
Poster of City for Conquest
City for Conquest
William Newell was 46 in City for Conquest as 'Max's Lyricist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1940
Poster of Public Deb No. 1
Public Deb No. 1
William Newell was 46 in Public Deb No. 1 as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940
Poster of He Stayed for Breakfast
He Stayed for Breakfast
William Newell was 46 in He Stayed for Breakfast as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1940
Poster of The Great Profile
The Great Profile
William Newell was 46 in The Great Profile as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
William Newell was 46 in Andy Hardy Meets Debutante as 'Insurance Investigator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1940
Poster of Hold That Woman!
Hold That Woman!
William Newell was 46 in Hold That Woman!
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of Bubbling Troubles
Bubbling Troubles
William Newell was 46 in Bubbling Troubles as 'Alfalfa's Dad (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1940
Poster of The Doctor Takes a Wife
The Doctor Takes a Wife
William Newell was 46 in The Doctor Takes a Wife as 'Soda Jerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 1940
Poster of All About Hash
All About Hash
William Newell was 46 in All About Hash as 'Alfalfa's Father'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1940
Poster of The Domineering Male
The Domineering Male
William Newell was 46 in The Domineering Male as 'Marriage Proposer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1940
Poster of The Ghost Comes Home
The Ghost Comes Home
William Newell was 46 in The Ghost Comes Home as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1940
Poster of The Invisible Man Returns
The Invisible Man Returns
William Newell was 46 in The Invisible Man Returns as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1940
Poster of Swanee River
Swanee River
William Newell was 45 in Swanee River as 'Bill, Stagehand'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1939
Poster of Nick Carter, Master Detective
Nick Carter, Master Detective
William Newell was 45 in Nick Carter, Master Detective as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1939
Poster of The Invisible Killer
The Invisible Killer
William Newell was 45 in The Invisible Killer as 'Det. Sgt. Pat Dugan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 1939
Poster of Let's Talk Turkey
Let's Talk Turkey
William Newell was 45 in Let's Talk Turkey as 'Abner J. Poodlebeam'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1939
Poster of The Housekeeper's Daughter
The Housekeeper's Daughter
William Newell was 45 in The Housekeeper's Daughter as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1939
Poster of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
William Newell was 45 in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1939
Poster of The Day the Bookies Wept
The Day the Bookies Wept
William Newell was 45 in The Day the Bookies Wept as 'Maxie T. Bookmaker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1939
Poster of Culinary Carving
Culinary Carving
William Newell was 45 in Culinary Carving as 'Knife Customer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1939
Poster of Second Fiddle
Second Fiddle
William Newell was 45 in Second Fiddle as 'Make-Up Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939
Poster of Naughty But Nice
Naughty But Nice
William Newell was 45 in Naughty But Nice as 'Arranger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of Good Girls Go to Paris
Good Girls Go to Paris
William Newell was 45 in Good Girls Go to Paris as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 1939
Poster of Invitation to Happiness
Invitation to Happiness
William Newell was 45 in Invitation to Happiness as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 1939
Poster of Rose of Washington Square
Rose of Washington Square
William Newell was 45 in Rose of Washington Square as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939
Poster of Everybody's Baby
Everybody's Baby
William Newell was 45 in Everybody's Baby as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1939
Poster of Honolulu
Honolulu
William Newell was 45 in Honolulu as 'Second Interne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1939
Poster of Alfalfa's Aunt
Alfalfa's Aunt
William Newell was 45 in Alfalfa's Aunt as 'John Switzer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1939
Poster of Slander House
Slander House
William Newell was 44 in Slander House as 'Terry Kent'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 1938
Poster of Rhythm in the Clouds
Rhythm in the Clouds
William Newell was 43 in Rhythm in the Clouds as 'Clyde Lyons'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 1937
Poster of Dangerous Holiday
Dangerous Holiday
William Newell was 43 in Dangerous Holiday as 'Solitaire'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1937
Poster of Make Way for Tomorrow
Make Way for Tomorrow
William Newell was 43 in Make Way for Tomorrow as 'Ticket Seller (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1937
Poster of Bill Cracks Down
Bill Cracks Down
William Newell was 43 in Bill Cracks Down as 'Eddie 'Porky' Plunkett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 22 1937
Poster of Larceny on the Air
Larceny on the Air
William Newell was 43 in Larceny on the Air as 'Andrews'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 11 1937
Poster of A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed
William Newell was 42 in A Man Betrayed as 'Gabby'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1936
Poster of The Mandarin Mystery
The Mandarin Mystery
William Newell was 42 in The Mandarin Mystery as 'Detective Guffy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1936
Poster of Beware Of Ladies
Beware Of Ladies
William Newell was 42 in Beware Of Ladies as 'Sniff'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1936
Poster of Happy Go Lucky
Happy Go Lucky
William Newell was 42 in Happy Go Lucky as 'Charlie Davis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1936
Poster of Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island
Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island
William Newell was 42 in Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island as 'Hank McGlaurie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1936
Poster of Libeled Lady
Libeled Lady
William Newell was 42 in Libeled Lady as 'Divorce Detective'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of Bulldog Edition
Bulldog Edition
William Newell was 42 in Bulldog Edition as 'Charlie Hunter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1936
Poster of Sitting on the Moon
Sitting on the Moon
William Newell was 42 in Sitting on the Moon as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1936
Poster of Fury
Fury
William Newell was 42 in Fury as 'Service Station Owner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1936
Poster of Navy Born
Navy Born
William Newell was 42 in Navy Born as 'Lt. Bill Lyons'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1936
Poster of Absolute Quiet
Absolute Quiet
William Newell was 42 in Absolute Quiet as 'Bill Dahle (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1936
Poster of The Voice of Bugle Ann
The Voice of Bugle Ann
William Newell was 42 in The Voice of Bugle Ann as 'Mr. Tanner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1936
Poster of Riffraff
Riffraff
William Newell was 41 in Riffraff as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1936
Poster of Rendezvous
Rendezvous
William Newell was 41 in Rendezvous as 'Carter's Receptionist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935
Poster of Here Comes the Band
Here Comes the Band
William Newell was 41 in Here Comes the Band as 'Greasy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1935
Poster of Honeymoon Limited
Honeymoon Limited
William Newell was 41 in Honeymoon Limited as 'Cop (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1935
Poster of Bombshell
Bombshell
William Newell was 39 in Bombshell as 'Lola's Chauffeur (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1933

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
William Newell was 69+ in The Fugitive as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
William Newell was 68+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Guard #1'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
William Newell was 68+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Sam Peterson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
William Newell was 66+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Fred Sterling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
William Newell was 63+ in The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour as 'Desk Clerk (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1957
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
William Newell was 61+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Mr. Fescue, Second Bank Teller, Charlie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955