Edwin Newman was an American actor and newscaster best known for his roles in The Pelican Brief, My Fellow Americans, and Spies Like Us. He was born on January 25, 1919 in New York City, New York, and passed away on August 13, 2010 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.
Personal and Family Life
Edwin Harold Newman was the son of Myron Newman, a credit manager, and Rose Parker. His family was of Russian Jewish descent, as all his grandparents were immigrants. He married Rigel Grell on August 14, 1944, and they had one child together.
Career Highlights
Newman was not only an actor but also a prominent newscaster. He famously broke the news of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination on NBC Radio on November 22, 1963. His impactful commentary that evening described the tragedy as leaving the American people “grossly diminished.”
Death and Legacy
Edwin Newman died on August 13, 2010, due to pneumonia. His contributions to journalism and entertainment left a lasting mark, remembered for both his acting and significant moments as a news anchor.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Reading, Writing, and Reefer | 1979-04-17 | Himself – Host |
| Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words | 2014-08-04 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Louvre | 1978-01-01 | Host |
| The Pelican Brief | 1993-09-17 | Self |
| My Fellow Americans | 1996-12-20 | Edwin Newman – News Anchor |
| A World’s Fair Diary | 1964-07-30 | |
| Lily for President? | 1982-05-20 | Edwin Newman |
| Wings | 1990-04-19 | Edwin Newman |
| Newhart | 1982-10-02 | |
| The Dick Cavett Show | 1968-06-06 | Self – Guest |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975-10-11 | Self – Host |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975-10-11 | Self – Cameo (uncredited) |
| The Golden Girls | 1985-09-14 | Edwin Newman (uncredited) |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962-10-01 | Self |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961-12-11 | Self |