Theodore Newton

Theodore Newton (August 4, 1904 – February 28, 1963) was an American movie and stage actor. He was sometimes billed as Ted Newton.

Early years

Newton was born in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.[citation needed] His parents were Mr. and Mrs. C. Bertram Newton.

He failed out of Princeton University after 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.