
Movies (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release Date
Pollyanna
William Newell was 66 in Pollyanna as 'Mr. Hooper (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1960

Who Was That Lady?
William Newell was 66 in Who Was That Lady? as 'Schultz (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1960

Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
William Newell was 66 in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus as 'Jailbird'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1960

Last Train from Gun Hill
William Newell was 65 in Last Train from Gun Hill as 'Hotel Desk Clerk'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1959

The Sheepman
William Newell was 64 in The Sheepman as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1958

The Missouri Traveler
William Newell was 64 in The Missouri Traveler as 'Pos Neely'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1958

Mister Cory
William Newell was 63 in Mister Cory as 'Ned - Owner (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1957

Our Miss Brooks
William Newell was 62 in Our Miss Brooks as 'Dr. Henley'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 1956

Wichita
William Newell was 61 in Wichita as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 1955

Escape from Fort Bravo
William Newell was 59 in Escape from Fort Bravo as 'Symore'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1953

Let's Do It Again
William Newell was 59 in Let's Do It Again as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1953

Here Come the Marines
William Newell was 58 in Here Come the Marines as 'Maj. Desmond'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 1952

High Noon
William Newell was 58 in High Noon as 'Jimmy - Drunk with Eye Patch (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 09 1952

Young Man with Ideas
William Newell was 58 in Young Man with Ideas as 'Party Waiter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952

The Lady Pays Off
William Newell was 57 in The Lady Pays Off as 'Bartender (as Billy Newell)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1951

Bright Victory
William Newell was 57 in Bright Victory as 'Todd the Bartender (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1951

Louisa
William Newell was 56 in Louisa as 'Movie Usher (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1950

Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
William Newell was 56 in Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as 'Horace "Hank" Hawkshaw (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1950

The Fuller Brush Man
William Newell was 54 in The Fuller Brush Man as 'Police Announcer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1948

Song of My Heart
William Newell was 54 in Song of My Heart as 'Doorman'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1948

Wedlock Deadlock
William Newell was 53 in Wedlock Deadlock as 'Dick'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1947

Philo Vance's Secret Mission
William Newell was 53 in Philo Vance's Secret Mission as 'Deputy (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 1947

Doctor Jim
William Newell was 52 in Doctor Jim as 'Editor (as Bill Newell)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1947

The Best Years of Our Lives
William Newell was 52 in The Best Years of Our Lives as 'Waiter at Bank Dinner (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1946

Alias Mr. Twilight
William Newell was 52 in Alias Mr. Twilight as 'Delivery Man (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 24 1946

Lady in the Lake
William Newell was 52 in Lady in the Lake as 'Drunk (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1946

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
William Newell was 52 in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball as 'Piano Player (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1946

The Magnificent Rogue
William Newell was 52 in The Magnificent Rogue as 'Stage Manager'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1946

Bowery Bombshell
William Newell was 52 in Bowery Bombshell as 'Detective Dugan'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1946

The Man Who Dared
William Newell was 52 in The Man Who Dared as 'Police Sgt. Clay'.Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1946

Young Widow
William Newell was 52 in Young Widow as 'Charlie (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1946

Adventure
William Newell was 51 in Adventure as 'Barber #1 (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1945

The Lost Weekend
William Newell was 51 in The Lost Weekend as 'Liquor Store Proprietor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1945

On Stage Everybody
William Newell was 51 in On Stage Everybody as 'Mason (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1945

Her Lucky Night
William Newell was 51 in Her Lucky Night as 'Proprietor'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1945

The Great Morgan
William Newell was 50 in The Great Morgan as 'Film Character (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1945

The Missing Juror
William Newell was 50 in The Missing Juror as 'Wally, Counterman (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1944

Dangerous Blondes
William Newell was 49 in Dangerous Blondes as 'Attendant (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 1943

Honeymoon Lodge
William Newell was 49 in Honeymoon Lodge as 'Bartender'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1943

Keeper of the Flame
William Newell was 49 in Keeper of the Flame as 'Piggot'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943

Slightly Dangerous
William Newell was 49 in Slightly Dangerous as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943

No Place for a Lady
William Newell was 49 in No Place for a Lady as 'Toreador Club Waiter'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1943

The Outlaw
William Newell was 49 in The Outlaw as 'Drunken Cowboy (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1943

A Night to Remember
William Newell was 48 in A Night to Remember as 'Police Photographer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1942

Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
William Newell was 48 in Life Begins at Eight-Thirty as 'Clerk'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1942

Get Hep to Love
William Newell was 48 in Get Hep to Love as 'Janitor'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1942

The Major and the Minor
William Newell was 48 in The Major and the Minor as 'Ticket Agent #2 (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1942

Two Yanks in Trinidad
William Newell was 48 in Two Yanks in Trinidad as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1942

A Tragedy at Midnight
William Newell was 48 in A Tragedy at Midnight as 'Swanson'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1942

Inflation
William Newell was 47 in Inflation as 'Jerry the Man Wanting to Buy Car (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

Miss Polly
William Newell was 47 in Miss Polly as 'Hubert - New Postman'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1941

Devil Pays Off
William Newell was 47 in Devil Pays Off as 'Second Steward'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1941

Three Girls About Town
William Newell was 47 in Three Girls About Town as 'Laundry Man'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 1941

Manpower
William Newell was 47 in Manpower as 'Lineman at Cafe Counter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1941

Here Comes Mr. Jordan
William Newell was 47 in Here Comes Mr. Jordan as 'Murdock Handler (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941

Blondie Goes Latin
William Newell was 47 in Blondie Goes Latin as 'Steward Ringing Chime and Crying (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1941

Caught in the Act
William Newell was 47 in Caught in the Act as 'Sgt. Riley'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1941

Mysterious Doctor Satan
William Newell was 46 in Mysterious Doctor Satan as 'Speed Martin'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1940

Wedding Bills
William Newell was 46 in Wedding Bills as 'Groom-to-be (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1940

City for Conquest
William Newell was 46 in City for Conquest as 'Max's Lyricist (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1940

Public Deb No. 1
William Newell was 46 in Public Deb No. 1 as 'Reporter'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940

He Stayed for Breakfast
William Newell was 46 in He Stayed for Breakfast as 'Waiter'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1940

The Great Profile
William Newell was 46 in The Great Profile as 'Reporter'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940

Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
William Newell was 46 in Andy Hardy Meets Debutante as 'Insurance Investigator (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1940

Bubbling Troubles
William Newell was 46 in Bubbling Troubles as 'Alfalfa's Dad (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1940

The Doctor Takes a Wife
William Newell was 46 in The Doctor Takes a Wife as 'Soda Jerk (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 1940

All About Hash
William Newell was 46 in All About Hash as 'Alfalfa's Father'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1940

The Domineering Male
William Newell was 46 in The Domineering Male as 'Marriage Proposer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1940

The Ghost Comes Home
William Newell was 46 in The Ghost Comes Home as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1940

The Invisible Man Returns
William Newell was 46 in The Invisible Man Returns as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1940

Swanee River
William Newell was 45 in Swanee River as 'Bill, Stagehand'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1939

Nick Carter, Master Detective
William Newell was 45 in Nick Carter, Master Detective as 'Taxi Driver'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1939

The Invisible Killer
William Newell was 45 in The Invisible Killer as 'Det. Sgt. Pat Dugan'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 1939

Let's Talk Turkey
William Newell was 45 in Let's Talk Turkey as 'Abner J. Poodlebeam'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1939

The Housekeeper's Daughter
William Newell was 45 in The Housekeeper's Daughter as 'Reporter'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
William Newell was 45 in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1939

The Day the Bookies Wept
William Newell was 45 in The Day the Bookies Wept as 'Maxie T. Bookmaker (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1939

Culinary Carving
William Newell was 45 in Culinary Carving as 'Knife Customer'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1939

Second Fiddle
William Newell was 45 in Second Fiddle as 'Make-Up Artist'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939

Naughty But Nice
William Newell was 45 in Naughty But Nice as 'Arranger (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939

Good Girls Go to Paris
William Newell was 45 in Good Girls Go to Paris as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 1939

Invitation to Happiness
William Newell was 45 in Invitation to Happiness as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 1939

Rose of Washington Square
William Newell was 45 in Rose of Washington Square as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939

Everybody's Baby
William Newell was 45 in Everybody's Baby as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1939

Alfalfa's Aunt
William Newell was 45 in Alfalfa's Aunt as 'John Switzer'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1939

Slander House
William Newell was 44 in Slander House as 'Terry Kent'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 1938

Rhythm in the Clouds
William Newell was 43 in Rhythm in the Clouds as 'Clyde Lyons'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 1937

Dangerous Holiday
William Newell was 43 in Dangerous Holiday as 'Solitaire'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1937

Make Way for Tomorrow
William Newell was 43 in Make Way for Tomorrow as 'Ticket Seller (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1937

Bill Cracks Down
William Newell was 43 in Bill Cracks Down as 'Eddie 'Porky' Plunkett'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 22 1937

Larceny on the Air
William Newell was 43 in Larceny on the Air as 'Andrews'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 11 1937

The Mandarin Mystery
William Newell was 42 in The Mandarin Mystery as 'Detective Guffy'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1936

Beware Of Ladies
William Newell was 42 in Beware Of Ladies as 'Sniff'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1936

Happy Go Lucky
William Newell was 42 in Happy Go Lucky as 'Charlie Davis'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1936

Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island
William Newell was 42 in Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island as 'Hank McGlaurie'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1936

Libeled Lady
William Newell was 42 in Libeled Lady as 'Divorce Detective'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936

Bulldog Edition
William Newell was 42 in Bulldog Edition as 'Charlie Hunter'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1936

Sitting on the Moon
William Newell was 42 in Sitting on the Moon as 'Mike'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1936

Fury
William Newell was 42 in Fury as 'Service Station Owner (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1936

Absolute Quiet
William Newell was 42 in Absolute Quiet as 'Bill Dahle (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1936

The Voice of Bugle Ann
William Newell was 42 in The Voice of Bugle Ann as 'Mr. Tanner'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1936

Rendezvous
William Newell was 41 in Rendezvous as 'Carter's Receptionist (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935

Here Comes the Band
William Newell was 41 in Here Comes the Band as 'Greasy (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1935

Honeymoon Limited
William Newell was 41 in Honeymoon Limited as 'Cop (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1935

Bombshell
William Newell was 39 in Bombshell as 'Lola's Chauffeur (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1933
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release DateAges in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

The Fugitive
William Newell was 69+ in The Fugitive as 'Judge'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Tue, Sep 17 1963

The Beverly Hillbillies
William Newell was 68+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Guard #1'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Wed, Sep 26 1962

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
William Newell was 68+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Sam Peterson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Thu, Sep 20 1962

The Andy Griffith Show
William Newell was 66+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Fred Sterling'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Mon, Oct 03 1960

The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
William Newell was 63+ in The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour as 'Desk Clerk (uncredited)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1957
Wed, Nov 06 1957

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
William Newell was 61+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Mr. Fescue, Second Bank Teller, Charlie'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Sun, Oct 02 1955