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David Newell

Jan 23, 1905 - Jan 25, 1980 (75 years old) in Carthage, Missouri, USA

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, starring Barbara Stanwyck and directed by Lionel Barrymore; and White Heat in 1934.

In the late 1940s he also began working as a make-up artist, which he transitioned full-time to in 1955; this was due to injuries sustained during a car accident, which left him physically disfigured. He retired from the film industry in 1961, although he continued to work in television through the beginning of the 1970s, his last position being the make-up artist on the television show, Lassie.

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Known For

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Gone with the Wind
Cade Calvert (uncredited)
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A Star Is Born
Sam (uncredited)
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Dark Victory
Judith's Friend (uncredited)
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The Letter
Geoffrey Hammond (uncredited)
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Union Pacific
Reporter (uncredited)
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The Duel at Silver Creek
Townsman (uncredited)
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History Is Made at Night
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Imitation of Life
Party Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited)
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Du Barry Was a Lady
Man Getting Champagne
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Over the Wall
Governor's Secretary

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