Did Anthony Newley do national service? What musicals did Newley write? How long was Joan Collins married to Anthony Newley?

Anthony Newley was an iconic English actor, singer and songwriter.

Anthony Newley was born on September 24, 1931,  in London Borough of Hackney, London, United Kingdom to parents, Frances Grace Newley and George Kirby (a shipping clerk). He did not have any siblings.

Anthony Newley schooled at Clapton Park Lower School, which is now known as Mandeville Primary School. He has successfully excelled in the entertainment industry as s a performer in various fields as rock and roll and stage and screen acting.

Anthony Newley was described by the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums as”among the most innovative UK acts of the early rock years before moving into musicals and cabaret”.

Anthony Newley has his recordings reaching the Top 40 chart on a dozen occasions between 1959 and 1962. Newley was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989.

Did Anthony Newley do national service?

Yes, Anthony Newley was called up to the Army for his National Service.

What musicals did Newley write?

Anthony Newley wrote the musicals STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF, THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT, THE SMELL OF THE CROWD (1965) and WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971).

How long was Joan Collins married to Anthony Newley?

Joan Collins and Anthony Newley were married for eight years before they went their separate ways.