David Newell

Acting

David Newell

Born
(age 87)
Birthplace
O'Hara Township, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits
8 titles

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 Rogers’ 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

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 8

YearTitleRole
2019 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Film Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
2018 Won't You Be My Neighbor? Film Self - Actor / Mr. McFeely
2018 Mister Rogers: It's You I Like Film Self
2008 My Tale of Two Cities Film Self
2008 Speedy Delivery Film Self
1979 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Kindness Collection TV Mr. McFeely (31 ep)
1979 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection TV Mr. McFeely (31 ep)
1967 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood TV Mr. McFeely (871 ep)
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