David Newell, a talented individual, initially pursued a career in acting, with a debut in the 1929 film "The Hole in the Wall" alongside Edward G. Robinson and Claudette Colbert.
Throughout his early years, he secured numerous featured roles in notable films, including "The Runaway Bride" (1929) starring Mary Astor, "Ten Cents a Dance" (1931) featuring Barbara Stanwyck and directed by Lionel Barrymore, and "White Heat" (1934).
As the late 1940s approached, Newell began to explore his skills as a makeup artist, eventually transitioning to this profession full-time in 1955. This career shift was prompted by injuries sustained during a car accident, which resulted in physical disfigurement.
Newell continued to work in the film industry until 1961, after which he retired, although he remained active in television, serving as a makeup artist on the popular show "Lassie" until the early 1970s.
Biography:
David Newell was a multifaceted individual, with a career spanning from acting to makeup artistry. Born with a passion for the performing arts, Newell initially pursued a career in acting, making his debut in the 1929 film "The Hole in the Wall" alongside Edward G. Robinson and Claudette Colbert.
Early in his career, he secured numerous featured roles in notable films, including "The Runaway Bride" (1929) starring Mary Astor, "Ten Cents a Dance" (1931) featuring Barbara Stanwyck and directed by Lionel Barrymore, and "White Heat" (1934).
As the late 1940s approached, Newell began to explore his skills as a makeup artist, eventually transitioning to this profession full-time in 1955. This career shift was prompted by injuries sustained during a car accident, which resulted in physical disfigurement.
Newell continued to work in the film industry until 1961, after which he retired, although he remained active in television, serving as a makeup artist on the popular show "Lassie" until the early 1970s.
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