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David Newell

David Newell

Actor · born 23 January 1905 · Carthage, Missouri, USA

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. He made his film debut in a featured role in The Hole in the Wall, a 1929 film starring Edward G. Robinson and Claudette Colbert. Early in his career he had many featured roles, in such films as: RKO's The Runaway Bride in 1929, starring Mary Astor; 1931's Ten Cents a Dance, starring Barbara Stanwyck and directed by Lionel Barrymore; and White Heat in 1934.

Where to start: Gone with the Wind (1939).

As actor 77

Frequently asked questions

What is the best David Newell movie?

By viewer score, Gone with the Wind (1939) at 7.9/10.

What are David Newell’s most popular movies?

Gone with the Wind, The Letter, A Star Is Born.

How many movies has David Newell made?

77 films on TMDB, 77 as actor.

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