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David Newell Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1938-11-24

Birthplace:
O'Hara Township, Pennsylvania, USA

Credits:
8 Total Roles

David Newell

Acting

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Biography

David Newell (born November 24, 1938) is an American television actor known primarily for his portrayal of Mr. McFeely, the delivery man on Mister Rogersโ€™ Neighborhood, and works in the public relations department of the Fred Rogers Company (the entity responsible for all rights relating to the program, and other series currently in production from the company).

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. Newell was born in O'Hara Township, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh,[2] he was the director of public relations for The Fred Rogers Company. Newell now resides in Pittsburgh. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2019 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood MOVIE Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
2018 Won't You Be My Neighbor? MOVIE Self - Actor / Mr. McFeely
2018 Mister Rogers: It's You I Like MOVIE Self
2008 My Tale of Two Cities MOVIE Self
2008 Speedy Delivery MOVIE Self
1979 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Kindness Collection TV Mr. McFeely
1979 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection TV Mr. McFeely
1968 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood TV Mr. McFeely

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