American actor (1904–1963)
Theodore Newton (August 4, 1904 – February 28, 1963) was an American film and stage actor. He was sometimes billed as Ted Newton.
Early years.
Newton's parents were Mr. and Mrs. C. Bertram Newton.
He failed out of Princeton University after ;templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" / ;2+1⁄2 years and worked as a bank clerk in Philadelphia. In the evenings, he began acting with the Hedgerow Theatre.
Career.
Newton's Broadway credits included (billed as "Ted Newton") "The Royal Family" (1950), "The Lady from the Sea" (1950), "The Big Knife" (1949), "Apology" (1943), "My Sister Eileen" (1940), "Suzanna and the Elders" (1940), "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (1939), "Wise Tomorrow" (1937), "Dead End" (1935), "Vermont" (1928) and "Elmer the Great" (1928).
In 1933, Newton made his first film appearance, and he eventually acted in almost 30 films.
Personal life.
On November 22, 1936, Newton married actress Drina Hill. They divorced, and on May 9, 1949, he married actress Emily Lawrence in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Death.
Newton died of cancer in Hollywood, California at age 58.
Partial filmography.
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