Date of Death: April 14, 1999 (67)
Birth Place: London, Hackney, ENGLAND
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Anthony Newley was a British actor, singer, songwriter, and composer who made a name for himself in both the West End and on Broadway. Born on September 24, 1931, in London, Newley began his career in entertainment as a child actor, appearing in films such as "Oliver Twist" and "The Adventures of Robin Hood."
In the 1950s, Newley began to focus on his music career, writing hit songs such as "What Kind of Fool Am I?" and "The Candy Man." He also appeared in several West End productions, including "Stop the World - I Want to Get Off" and "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd," both of which he co-wrote with Leslie Bricusse.
In 1961, Newley made his Broadway debut in "Stop the World - I Want to Get Off," which he also directed. The show was a critical and commercial success, earning Newley a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. He went on to star in several other Broadway productions, including "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd" and "The Good Old Bad Old Days."
Newley's success on Broadway led to opportunities in film and television. He appeared in several movies, including "Doctor Dolittle" and "Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?" He also had his own television series, "The Strange World of Gurney Slade," which he wrote, produced, and starred in.
Throughout his career, Newley continued to write and perform music. In addition to his hit songs, he composed the scores for several films, including "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and "Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?" He also released numerous albums, including "Anthony Newley Sings the Songs of Leslie Bricusse" and "The Singer and His Songs."
Newley's talent and versatility as an actor, singer, songwriter, and composer made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. He continued to work in film, television, and theater until his death on April 14, 1999, at the age of 67.
Anthony Newley's legacy lives on through his music and his contributions to the world of entertainment. His influence can be seen in the work of countless performers who have followed in his footsteps.
[1947]The Little Ballerina Johnny
[1948]Oliver Twist Artful Dodger
[1948]Vice Versa Dick Bultitude, Paul Bultitude
[1948]The Outsider Miles Minor
[1949]A Boy, a Girl and a Bike Charlie Ritchie
[1949]Don't Ever Leave Me Jimmy Knowles
[1949]Vote for Huggett Dudley
[1953]Those People Next Door Bob Twigg
[1953]Top of the Form Percy
[1954]Up to His Neck Tommy
[1955]Above Us the Waves Engineer, X2
[1955]The Cockleshell Heroes Marine Clarke
[1955]Navy Heroes Fred Starling
[1956]Port Afrique Pedro
[1956]X the Unknown Lance Corporal "Spider" Webb
[1957]How to Murder a Rich Uncle Edward
[1957]High Flight Roger Endicott
[1957]The Good Companions Milbrau
[1957]Fire Down Below Miguel
[1958]The Man Inside Ernesto
[1958]Tank Force Noakes
[1959]The Lady Is a Square Freddy
[1959]Killers of Kilimanjaro Hooky Hook
[1959]Idol on Parade Jeep Jackson
[1959]The Heart of a Man Johnnie
[1959]The Bandit of Zhobe Cpl. Stokes
[1960]Jazz Boat Bert
[1960]In the Nick Dr. Newcombe
[1960]Let's Get Married Dickie Bird
[1963]The Small World of Sammy Lee SammyLeeLeeman
[1966]Stop the World: I Want to Get Off writer
[1967]Doctor Dolittle Matthew Mugg
[1968]Sweet November Charlie Blake
[1969]Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? Heironymus Merkin
[1971]Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory lyrics and music by
[1975]Mr. Quilp Daniel Quilp
[1975]It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time Sweeney
[1979]Sammy Stops the World writer
[1987]The Garbage Pail Kids Movie Captain Manzini
Fame Trevor Kane
Simon & Simon Nigel Casey, Anthony Forrest
The Upper Hand Nick Murray, Nick
Anthony Newley, The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd
Anthony Newley, The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd
Anthony Newley, Stop the World - I Want to Get Off
Anthony Newley, Stop the World - I Want to Get Off
Anthony Newley, Stop the World - I Want to Get Off
Anthony Newley has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Anthony Newley has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
Anthony Newley's first West End show was Stop the World - I Want to Get Off which opened in 1961
Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Stop the World - I Want to Get Off Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Stop the World - I Want to Get Off and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Stop the World - I Want to Get Off .
Anthony Newley has written 4 shows including The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), The Good Old, Bad Old Days (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Sammy Stops the World (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Sammy (Composer).
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