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Roger Newman

1940 – 2010

American actor

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About Roger Newman

Lived 1940 – 2010 (aged 69). Roger Newman was an American actor, screenwriter and television actor, known for Guiding Light and Passions.

Roger Newman (31 August 1940 – 4 March 2010 ) was a British born-American soap opera actor and writer. He was born in London, and died in New York City.

Newman began his career as a child in radio. He moved with his family to Montréal after World War II, and he eventually settled in the United States. He served in the US Army and attended Columbia University.

His credits included Guiding Light, where he met his wife, the actor and writer Frances Myers. He also had a short role as Joe on The Edge of Night. He was a member of a team of writers who received an Emmy Award in 1993 for "The Guiding Light."

Positions held The Edge of Night Actor: 1967

Guiding Light Actor: April 20, 1970 – October 30, 1972; February 26, 1973 – April 25, 1975; September 1, 1998 – February 22, 1999 Script Writer: 1992 – 1999

Another World Script Writer: 1983 – 1988

One Life to Live Script Writer: 1991 – 1992

Passions Script Writer: 1999 – 2004

Awards and nominations Daytime Emmy Awards

WINS (1993; Best Writing; Guiding Light)

NOMINATIONS (1985 & 1989; Best Writing; Another World) (1999; Best Writing; Guiding Light) (2001, 2002 & 2003; Best Writing; Passions)

Writers Guild of America Award

WINS (1993 season; One Life to Live)

NOMINATIONS (1995, 1996, 1998 & 1999 seasons; Guiding Light) (2001 seasons; Passions)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Guiding Light, Passions
Education
Columbia University
Awards
Writers Guild of America Award; Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team

Family & relationships

Spouse
Fran Myers

People in Roger Newman's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Roger Newman's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Roger Newman?

American actor (1940-2010)

When was Roger Newman born?

Roger Newman was born on 31 August 1940 in London.

When did Roger Newman die?

Roger Newman died on 4 March 2010 in New York City.

What was Roger Newman's occupation?

Roger Newman was an actor, screenwriter and television actor.

What was Roger Newman known for?

Roger Newman was known for Guiding Light and Passions.

What nationality was Roger Newman?

Roger Newman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger Newman

· Wikidata: Q7358717

· DBpedia: Roger Newman

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