Robert Newton: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 31
- on screen
- 1937–1965
- box office
- $413K
- Born
- June 1, 1905
- Birthplace
- Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
- Full name
- Robert Guy Newton
- Citizenship
- England
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1923-1956
- Spouses
- Petronella Walton, Annie McLean, Natalie Newhouse, Vera Budnik
- Children
- 3
The Best Robert Newton Movies
The films of Robert Newton that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Les Miserables (1952) leads with $281K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Robert Newton's Career in Numbers
Robert Newton's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Robert Newton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Green Cockatoo (1937) to The Epic That Never Was (1965), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Robert Newton Movies by Decade
- 1930s 7
- 1940s 13
- 1950s 10
- 1960s 1
The 1940s were Robert Newton's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Robert Newton Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Adventure 3
- Comedy 3
- Crime 3
- Thriller 3
- Action 2
- Mystery 2
- Romance 2
- Documentary 1
- War 1
Drama is the genre Robert Newton has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of adventure (3).
Robert Newton Career Milestones
- First film
- The Green Cockatoo 1937
- Biggest box office hit
- Les Miserables $281K worldwide
- Newest film
- The Epic That Never Was 1965
Robert Newton Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Robert Newton is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1965
The Epic That Never Was as Cassius, Captain of Caligula's guard (archive footage; uncredited) · Documentary - 1954
Long John Silver as Long John Silver · Action - 1954
The Beachcomber as Ted Wilson · Drama - 1954
The High and the Mighty as Gustave Pardee · Action Worldwide box office: $4.33K - 1953
The Desert Rats as Tom Bartlett · War - 1952
Blackbeard, the Pirate as Blackbeard · Adventure - 1952
Les Miserables as Etienne Javert · Adventure Worldwide box office: $281K - 1951
Oliver Twist Drama - 1951
Soldiers Three as Pvt. Bill Sykes · Comedy - 1950
Waterfront as Peter McCabe · Drama - 1950
Treasure Island Adventure - 1949
Obsession as Dr. Clive Riordan · Mystery - 1948
Oliver Twist as Bill Sykes · Crime - 1948
Snowbound as Derek Engles · Drama - 1947
Odd Man Out Drama Worldwide box office: $65.8K - 1947
Temptation Harbour as Bert Mallinson · Drama - 1946
Night Boat to Dublin as Capt. David Grant · Thriller - 1944
Henry V as Ancient Pistol · History Worldwide box office: $62.6K - 1944
This Happy Breed as Frank Gibbons · Drama Worldwide box office: $158 - 1942
They Flew Alone as Jim Mollison · Drama - 1942
Hatter’s Castle as James Brodie · Drama - 1941
Major Barbara as Bill Walker · Comedy - 1940
Busman’s Honeymoon as Frank Crutchley · Comedy - 1940
21 Days Together as Tolly · Romance - 1939
Poison Pen as Sam Hurrin · Drama - 1939
Jamaica Inn as James "Jem" Trehearne · Thriller - 1939
Dead Men Are Dangerous as Aylmer Franklyn · Crime - 1938
Vessel of Wrath as The Controleur · Romance - 1937
The Green Cockatoo as Dave Connor · Crime - 1937
The Squeaker as Larry Graeme · Mystery - 1937
Dark Journey as Officer of U-Boat · Thriller
Who Is Robert Newton?
Robert Newton was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England in 1905. Credited on films since 1937, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Robert Newton, also known as Robert Guy Newton, was born on 1 June 1905 in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. He was an appealing English actor known for being rendered as a role model by notable figures such as actor Oliver Reed and Who's drummer Keith Moon. Newton commenced his acting career in the theater in the 1920s and had his first appearance in numerous plays on the West End, one of which includes Bitter Sweet by Noël Coward. In 1939, he played Horatio in Hamlet at the Old Vic theater alongside Laurence Olivier's Prince Hamlet. After serving in the Royal Navy during WWII, he starred in This Happy Breed (1944) and in Olivier's version of Henry V (1944). Because of such performances, he was voted the 10th most popular British film star in 1944. Newton became memorable for his representation of Long John Silver in the 1950 RKO-Disney British adaptation of Treasure Island. His last screen appearance was in Around the World in 80 Days (1956). After a life dominated by chronic alcoholism, Robert Newton died on 25 March 1956 at age 50 in Beverly Hills, California.
Who Robert Newton Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Robert Newton shares the most films with. Kathleen Harrison comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Leslie Banks (4).
Robert Newton: Questions & Answers
How many movies Robert Newton has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Robert Newton been in?
Robert Newton is credited on 31 films, from 1937 to 1965. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Robert Newton's highest-grossing movie?
Les Miserables (1952) is Robert Newton's biggest box office hit, with $281K worldwide, ahead of Odd Man Out (1947) ($65.8K). Across every film with box office figures, Robert Newton's movies have made $413K.
Robert Newton's biggest hits What is Robert Newton's newest movie?
The most recent film on Robert Newton's filmography is The Epic That Never Was (1965), in the role of Cassius, Captain of Caligula's guard (archive footage; uncredited).
Who does Robert Newton work with most often?
Robert Newton shares the most films with Kathleen Harrison (5 films), Leslie Banks (4 films) and Ralph Truman (4 films).
The Best Robert Newton Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 31 credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
