Biography
Jonathan Newth is a British actor born on 6 March 1939 in Edmonton, London. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
His theatre work includes appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, in the West End and on Broadway. On screen he has worked extensively in British television drama. Notable credits include Russell Bryant in the sitcom After Henry (1988–1992), Dr Soames in the series The Day of the Triffids (1981) and Geoffrey in The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies (2014). Other television roles include appearances in Doctor Who, Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Professionals, Poldark and The Crown.
