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David Alexander 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. He also worked in the public relations department of Fred Rogers Productions.
Learn about David Newell, the actor who played Mr. McFeely, the Speedy Delivery man, on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for over 50 years. See videos, photos, and stories of his character, family, and career.
David Newell is an American actor and producer, best known for playing Mr. McFeely on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1938 and has been married to Nan Wheelock since 1976.
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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 17, 2023 · Pittsburgh actor David Newell, who for more than three decades played Speedy Deliveryman Mr. McFeely on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” will be inducted into the National Academy of Television...
- Rob Owen
Feb 18, 2020 · One of the most important supporting players in that legacy is David Newell, the man who played Mr. McFeely, Rogers' iconic speedy delivery man. It would have been nearly impossible to imagine...
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David Newell talks about his career in theater and his role as \"Mr. McFeely\" on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. He also discusses his work as public relations manager for Fred Rogers' company, Family Communications, Inc.
David Newell played Mr. McFeely, a mailman who delivered letters and packages to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, for 438 episodes from 1968 to 2001. He also appeared in other roles, such as a chef, a prince, and a mayor, in this classic children's TV series.