John Haymes Newton

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John Newton as Superboy

John Newton (previously credited as "John Haymes Newton"; born December 29, 1965 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina) is an American actor. He is known for playing series regular roles on the television programs Superboy, Melrose Place, and The Untouchables. He stars in James Kerwin's upcoming sci-fi noir film, Yesterday Was a Lie. On the DVD release of Superboy: The Complete First Season in 2006, Newton appeared as himself on the documentary featurette "Superboy: Getting Off the Ground" and provided audio commentary with executive producer Ilya Salkind on two episodes.

[edit] Film / TV Highlights

(1991) Cool As Ice
(1993) Alive
(1993) "The Untouchables"
(1994) "Models Inc."
(1997) "Walker, Texas Ranger"
(1998) "Melrose Place"
(2004) "Desperate Housewives"
(2007) Yesterday Was a Lie

[edit] Trivia

Is skilled in various martial arts, including kickboxing.

He was auditioning for a part in Weekend at Bernie's when he decided to also audition for Superboy. He won the role, dyed his hair, and starred in the first 26 episodes before being replaced by Gerard Christopher.

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Preceded by: Christopher Reeve	Played Superboy/Clark Kent 1988-1989	Succeeded by: Gerard Christopher

Superman in popular media
Actors:	Bud Collyer • Kirk Alyn • George Reeves • Danny Dark • Christopher Reeve • Beau Weaver • John Haymes Newton • Gerard Christopher • Dean Cain • Timothy Daly • Tom Welling • George Newbern • Brandon Routh
Film:	Superman (1948) • Atom Man vs. Superman • Superman and the Mole Men • Superman (1978) • Superman II • Superman III • Supergirl • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace • Superman Returns • Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Television:	Adventures of Superman • Superboy • Lois & Clark • Smallville • Look, Up in the Sky!
Animation:	1940s cartoons • The New Adventures of Superman • Superman • Superman: The Animated Series • Legion of Super Heroes
Other media:	Radio • Broadway Theater • Newspaper Strips