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Katherine Lewis (1935)
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♒ Aquarius
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蛇 Snake
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English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
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David Newell: American actor (1905-1980).
Born (died at age 75).
David Newell has 9 credits in our database.
The name David means a reference to bibicle King David.
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Filmography (9)
Biography
David Alexander Newell (born November 24, 1938) is an American television actor known primarily for his portrayal of Mr. McFeely, the delivery man on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. He also worked in the public relations department of Fred Rogers Productions. His character's most famous catchphrase was "Speedy Delivery!" He toured the country until he retired in 2015, promoting Mister Rogers' Neighborhood as Mr. McFeely.
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How old was David Newell?
David Newell was born on and passed away on at the age of 75.
What movies or shows has David Newell been in?
David Newell has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Duel at Silver Creek (1952), The Fighting O'Flynn (1949), Gone with the Wind (1939), Dangerous to Know (1938), So Red the Rose (1935).
Where can I find more information about David Newell?
You can find more about David Newell on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
