Biography
Theodore Newton, sometimes billed as Ted Newton, was an American screen, stage, radio, and television actor.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Locked Alone
2018
as Ethan
A young woman trapped in a new apartment with the spirit of the previous tenant.
The Story on Page One
1959
as Dr. Kemper (uncredited)
An adulterous couple is accused of murder after the woman's husband is shot and killed during a scuffle. A high-profile court case tells the story.
Friendly Persuasion
1956
as Major Harvey
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the ...
Somebody Up There Likes Me
1956
as Edward Eagan
The story of boxer Rocky Graziano's rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ.
The Proud and Profane
1956
as Bob Kilpatrick
In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumst...
The Come On
1956
as Detective Capt. Getz
A con woman tries to swindle her partner-in-crime husband with the help of one of her former marks. But is she to be trusted?
Patterns
1955
as Mr. Gordon
"Patterns" was an American television play broadcast live on January 12, 1955, remade as a film the next year with some of the same cast. Fred Staples...
Two Years Before the Mast
1946
as Hayes
In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ship...
Miss Susie Slagle's
1946
as Dr. Boyd
A student nurse falls in love with a young intern in 1910 Baltimore, but tragedy ensues when he contracts a fatal disease.
From This Day Forward
1946
as Mr. Brewer
A young American soldier, with an honorable discharge, returns home from World War II to his bride, whom he married after a short courtship and has no...
The Hidden Eye
1945
as Gibbs - Chauffeur
A perfumed message provides the only clue for a blind detective bent on clearing a man accused of murder.
Jalna
1935
as Piers Whiteoaks
A young poet, accompanied by his new bride, returns home to his large family at their Canadian farm.
Gambling
1934
as Ray Braddock
The adopted daughter of New-York-City gambler, Al Draper, elopes from quarantine (key plot word) with another voyager from Europe. Later she is found ...
Blind Date
1934
as Tom
A young woman is torn between a wealthy suitor who wants her body and the honest young man who wants what's best for her.
Let's Try Again
1934
as Paul
To divorce, or not to divorce. That is the question pondered by a married couple of 10 years who miss their burning desire for each other (Clive Brook...
Now I'll Tell
1934
as Joe
A two-bit gambler somehow claws his way to the top. His love for riches is only matched by his love for his wife, but he is sometimes confused by whic...
Upperworld
1934
as Rocklen
A railroad tycoon, disillusioned with his marriage, starts seeing a showgirl. Things go agreeably until the woman's manager decides to blackmail the m...
A Modern Hero
1934
as Elmer Croy
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Heat Lightning
1934
as Steve Laird
A lady gas station attendant gets mixed up with escaped murderers.
The World Changes
1933
as Paul Nordholm
Generational saga tracing the events in the lives of the midwest pioneering Nordholm family, as seen through the eyes of businessman Orin Nordholm Jr....
From Headquarters
1933
as Jack Winton
When a Broadway playboy is found dead, it's up to detective Jim Stevens to pick the murderer out of several likely candidates.
Ace of Aces
1933
as Foster 'Froggy' Kelley
A sculptor who doesn't want to have any part of World War I is shamed by his girlfriend into joining the army. He becomes a fighter pilot, and undergo...
Voltaire
1933
as François
Writer and philosopher Voltaire, loyal to his king, Louis XV of France, nonetheless writes scathingly of the king's disdain for the rights and needs o...
The Sphinx
1933
as Jack Burton
A man known to be a mute is suspected of committing a murder, as he was noticed at the scene. However, witnesses saw and heard him talking as he was l...
The Working Man
1933
as Tommy Hartland
A successful shoe manufacturer named John Reeves goes on vacation and meets the grown children of his recently deceased and much-respected competitor;...