Robert received a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater from California State University at Northridge. He has worked extensively in Los Angeles theater, playing roles in The Robber Bridegroom, Guys and Dolls, and Bye Bye Birdie. He had short-term roles on General Hospital and Santa Barbara during his breaks from Guiding Light.

In May 1999, Moonlight was released. Robert and GL co-star Kim Zimmer (Reva) narrated this book of Suzanne Forster's of the same name.

Robert and his wife, Britt Helfer, were married in September 1986. They have one son, Connor, and one daughter, Kendal. Robert enjoys golf, snow skiing, and tennis. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 27, 1958 and is the youngest of seven children.

Contract Status:

Contract expires in 1999.

Related Links:

• Guiding Light: The Complete Family Scrapbook
• Robert Newman's Internet Movie Database Filmography
• GIST Interviews Robert Newman (4/2/97)
• Robert Newman Chat Transcript (3/27/98)
• Moonlight

Honors:

• Named one of Soap Opera's 50 Most Beautiful People by Soap Opera Weekly (3/3/98 issue)
• 1980 Best Supporting Actor award from the Santa Monica Theater Guild for Veronica's Room
• Soap Opera Weekly's Outstanding Performer for the week of September 8, 1997
• Soap Opera Update GL Best Actor Award, September 7, 1997
• Standing Ovation/Curtain Call from Soap Opera News (4/14/98 issue)

Photos:

• Lewis Family Photo
• Robert Newman as Josh Lewis
• Reva and Josh (Black and White)
• Reva and Josh
• Robert Newman
• Zaslow, Moniz, Aleksander, Newman, and Zimmer