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Acting
Jonathan Newth
Jonathan Newth is best known for The Crown, Doctor Who, Agatha Christie's Poirot and Sherlock Holmes. Jonathan Newth was born on March 6, 1939. Jonathan Newth is 87 years old (born March 6, 1939).
- Born
- March 6, 1939 (87 years old)
- Place of birth
- Edmonton, London, England, UK
Biography
Jonathan Newth is a British actor who has appeared extensively in British television drama for over 50 years.
Newth trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Newth's theatre work includes appearances with the RSC, in the West End and on Broadway.
Newth's television credits include Emergency Ward 10, The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Ace of Wands, The Troubleshooters, Z-Cars, Callan, Van der Valk, The Brothers, Softly, Softly, Poldark, Doctor Who (Underworld), Notorious Woman, Secret Army (Barsacq), The Professionals, The Nightmare Man, The Day of the Triffids, Tenko (Colonel Clifford Jefferson), Triangle, Angels, Juliet Bravo, After Henry, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ("The Bruce-Partington Plans"), Boon, Bugs, The Bill, Agatha Christie's Poirot (Dumb Witness), Peak Practice and Heartbeat.
Newth trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Newth's theatre work includes appearances with the RSC, in the West End and on Broadway.
Newth's television credits include Emergency Ward 10, The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Ace of Wands, The Troubleshooters, Z-Cars, Callan, Van der Valk, The Brothers, Softly, Softly, Poldark, Doctor Who (Underworld), Notorious Woman, Secret Army (Barsacq), The Professionals, The Nightmare Man, The Day of the Triffids, Tenko (Colonel Clifford Jefferson), Triangle, Angels, Juliet Bravo, After Henry, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ("The Bruce-Partington Plans"), Boon, Bugs, The Bill, Agatha Christie's Poirot (Dumb Witness), Peak Practice and Heartbeat.
Known for
Filmography
- 2016The CrownBuckingham Palace Page
- 2014The Lost Honour of Christopher JefferiesGeoffrey
- 1995Crown ProsecutorHubert Brooks
- 1993Peak PracticeSir Malcolm Harvey
- 1992HeartbeatDerek Lester
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotDr Grainger
- 1988After HenryRussell Bryant
- 1987Rockliffe's BabiesDAC Tennant
- 1986CasualtyDr. Elliott
- 1986Ladies in ChargeQuentin
- 1986The Return of Sherlock HolmesColonel Valentine Walter
- 1984Sherlock HolmesColonel Valentine Walter
- 1984Hammer House of Mystery and SuspenseHarry
- 1984Missing from HomeTony Walters
- 1984The Fainthearted FeministJosh
- 1983Agatha Christie's Partners in CrimeGabriel Stavansson
- 1981TenkoClifford Jefferson
- 1981The Day of the TriffidsDr Soames
- 1981The Nightmare ManColonel Howard
- 1981The Walls of JerichoHenry Fawcett
- 1980Juliet BravoAlan Cunningham
- 1980The SquadInsp Williams
- 1978An Englishman's CastleTheo
- 1977The ProfessionalsJames Tibbs
- 1977Secret ArmyJean Barsacq
- 1975PoldarkCaptain Blamey
- 1974Napoleon and LoveTsar Alexander of Russia
- 1974Notorious WomanHippolyte Chatiron
- 1972Van der ValkChemist
- 1972New Scotland YardBrett Ashley
- 1972PretendersMr Morton / Monmouth
- 1970The Six Wives of Henry VIIIGeorge, Viscount Rochford
- 1970Play for TodayAndrew Pelham
- 1970Ace of WandsDalbiac
- 1970Husbands and LoversErich Streitner
- 1969The Elusive PimpernelLord Hastings
- 1968The Man in the Iron MaskRaoul, Vicomte de Bragelonne
- 1967Callan
- 1967ITV PlayhouseBernard Webb
- 1966Mystery and ImaginationLieutenant Brackenbury Rich
- 1965The TroubleshootersJohn Marshall
- 1963Doctor WhoOrfe
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jonathan Newth been in?
Jonathan Newth is best known for The Crown, Doctor Who, Agatha Christie's Poirot and Sherlock Holmes.
When was Jonathan Newth born?
Jonathan Newth was born on March 6, 1939. (Edmonton, London, England, UK)
How old is Jonathan Newth?
Jonathan Newth is 87 years old (born March 6, 1939).
Updated: November 12, 2026 ·