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Anthony Newley

Anthony Newley

Actor, also writer and composer · Died April 14, 1999, aged 67 · London, England, UK

Oscar nominee · 1 other major award body

Anthony Newley was born in Hackney, London, England, to Frances Grace Newley and George Kirby, a shipping clerk. He was attracted to acting, after seeing an ad for a child actor in a Fleet Street window. He attended the Italia Conti Stage School from the age of 14 and, two years later, played the Artful Dodger in David Lean's film, Oliver Twist (1948). Newley was called up to the Army for his National Service and, by the late 1950s, had a hit song Idol on Parade (1959), while in the movie of the same name. He married his first wife, Tiller Girl Ann Lynn in 1956 but it was a rocky marriage and they divorced in 1963. He was in the pop charts seven times in 1960, twice at Number One with "Why?" and "Do You Mind?" written by Lionel Bart. In 1961, he collaborated with Leslie Bricusse on the hit stage show, Stop the World: I Want to Get Off (1966). After long runs in London and on Broadway, it was made into a film, starring Millicent Martin, with the hit song "What Kind of Fool Am I?".

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 24, 1931
Died
April 14, 1999 (aged 67)
From
London, England, UK
Works as
Actor, also writer and composer
Titles
19 on MovieCove · 76 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 21% in 30 days

What are Anthony Newley's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 14th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Adventure3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 39th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 66th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Musical2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile
: browse their Musical movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Morality
19%
Self
16%
Survival
13%
Society
9%
Power
7%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 8 · Serious 4 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 6 · Intense 3

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 7 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 7
Trickster
1 of 7
Hero
1 of 7
Shadow
1 of 7
Mentor
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Joyful
6
Absurd
3
Bittersweet
3
Romantic
2
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Anthony Newley's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 19 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Anthony Newley's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

76 credits, 19 with a MovieCove page; 19 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Lakes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as The Bishop

  • Style Challenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Anna Lee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Frederick Slinger

  • Gone to Seed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as DI Keet

  • Boris and Natasha(1991)

    as Sal Manelli

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Tonight at 8.30 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as George Pepper · as Henry Gow

  • Polly: Comin' Home! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Dabney Mayhew

  • Coins in the Fountain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Alfred Bancroft

  • Dors: The Other Diana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • The Upper Hand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Nick · as Nick Murray

  • The Garbage Pail Kids Movie(1987)

    as Captain Manzini

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Stagecoach(1986)

    as Trevor Peacock

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Outrage! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Victor Coles

  • Alice in Wonderland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mad Hatter

  • The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Phil Halloran

  • Blade in Hong Kong(1985)

    as Tommy T

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Insp. Frost

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Malibu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Wilson Mahoney

  • Fame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Magnum, P.I.(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter Riddley-Smythe

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • CBS Library (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Doctor Doolittle

  • Hart to Hart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Sammy Stops the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Composer · Writer

  • Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Peter Pan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Composer · Songs

  • Mr. Quilp(1975)

    Composer · as Daniel Quilp

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Sweeney

  • Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory(1971)

    Lyricist · Songs · Writer

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Summertree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Director

  • Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Director · Composer · Producer · Writer · as Heironymous Merkin

  • Sweet November(1968)

    as Charlie Blake

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Doctor Dolittle(1967)

    as Matthew Mugg

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Lucy in London (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Anthony Armstrong Fitz-Faversham

  • Stop the World: I Want to Get Off(1966)

    Lyricist · Songs · Writer

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Small World of Sammy Lee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Sammy 'Lee' Leeman

  • Stryker of the Yard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Strange World of Gurney Slade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 6 episodes · Creator · Writer · as Gurney Slade

  • In the Nick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Dr Newcombe

  • Let's Get Married (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Dickie Bird

  • Jazz Boat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Bert Harris

  • The Anthony Newley Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Killers of Kilimanjaro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Hooky Hook

  • The Heart of a Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Johnnie

  • The Bandit Of Zhobe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Cpl. Stokes

  • Idol on Parade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Jeep Jackson

  • The Lady is a Square (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Freddy

  • The Man Inside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Ernesto

  • Tank Force! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Private "Tiger" Noakes

  • High Flight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Roger Endicott

  • How to Murder a Rich Uncle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Edward

  • Fire Down Below(1957)

    as Miguel

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • The Good Companions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Maurice Milbrau

  • Pursuit of the Graf Spee(1956)

    as Radio Operator, Tairoa, Prisoner on Admiral Graf Spee

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • X: The Unknown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as LCpl. 'Spider' Webb

  • The Last Man to Hang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Cyril Gaskin

  • Port Afrique (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Pedro

  • Colonel March of Scotland Yard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Ned

  • The Cockleshell Heroes(1955)

    as Marine Clarke

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • The Blue Peter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Fred Starling

  • Above Us the Waves(1955)

    as Engineer, X2

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Young and Willing(1954)

    as Bob Baden

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Up to His Neck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Tommy

  • Those People Next Door (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Bob Twigg

  • Top of the Form (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Percy

  • Jack of What Trade? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Mike Edwards

  • Highly Dangerous (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Operator (uncredited)

  • Don't Ever Leave Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Jimmy Knowles

  • A Boy, a Girl and a Bike (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Charlie Ritchie

  • Vote for Huggett (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Dudley

  • The Guinea Pig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Miles Minor

  • Oliver Twist(1948)

    as Artful Dodger

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Vice Versa(1948)

    as Dick Bultitude

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Adventures of Dusty Bates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Dusty Bates

  • Henry V(1944)

    as Boy in English Camp (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Emmett Kelly Jr.'s Circus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as The Ringmaster

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 76 titles, 75 of them dated from 1944 to 1997; peak year 1987.

Biggest box office

The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987)

$1.6M worldwide

Highest rated

Oliver Twist (1948)

Midcredits 96th

Film career

19441997

Peak 1987 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1944Screen debut· Henry V
  • 1987First top-billed film· The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
  • 1987Career best· The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting71 of 76: 69 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score58thDirecting2 of 76: 1 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting5 of 76: 0 only writing, 5 with another roleProducing1 of 76: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleMusic3 of 76: 0 only music, 3 with another roleOther crew4 of 76: 0 only other crew, 4 with another role

76 titles, 6 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1940s8 · acting1950s25 · acting1960s12 · 11 acting · 3 crew1970s9 · 5 acting · 4 crew1980s11 · acting1990s10 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 10% of 10 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

Awards

1 major award from 5 major nominations, 1963–1972.

WinNomination
  1. 1972
    • Oscar, nominated · Best Music, Scoring Adaptation and Original Song Score
  2. 1965
    • Grammy Award, nominated · Song of the Year
  3. 1963
    • Grammy Award, won · Song of the Year
    • Grammy Award, nominated · Best Original Cast Show Album
    • Grammy Award, nominated · Best Solo Vocal Performance, Male

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Anthony Newley's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 55th percentile, the median of all 17; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 44th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 19 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 19 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987)

83rd percentile spread · 73% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · writer

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Midcredits 96th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Anthony Newley work with?

People who share at least 2 of Anthony Newley's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Charles Dickens shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Editors

Producers