David Newell
Acting
Born January 23, 1905 · Carthage, Missouri, USA
Biography
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, star…
Known For · 40 titles
Gone with the Wind
A Star Is Born
The Duel at Silver Creek
The Letter
North West Mounted Police
Dark Victory
Union Pacific
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
Du Barry Was a Lady
Blondie
The Cowboy and the Lady
Naughty but Nice
Imitation of Life
The Flood
Huddle
Hell Below
Act of Violence
Ten Cents a Dance
Wife, Husband and Friend
Appointment for Love
History Is Made at Night
When Ladies Meet
Dangerous to Know
Footsteps in the Dark
Just Like Heaven
Wells Fargo
Blondie Has Servant Trouble
Ann Carver's Profession
Reveille with Beverly
The Hole in the Wall
Heart of the North
Men with Wings
My Girl Tisa
Over the Wall
Lady with Red Hair
'Til We Meet Again
Day-time Wife
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
The Wife Takes a Flyer
Paramount on Parade