Biography

David Newell was born on November 24, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968), Drink, Drank, Drunk (1974) and My Tale of Two Cities (2008). He has been married to Nan Wheelock since February 6, 1976. They have two children.

Known by millions of children for his greeting "Speedy Delivery, Speedy Delivery."

Has two sons, David and Alex. Both graduated from Fox Chapel High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, handling consumer affairs at Family Communications, Inc.

Working with Fred Rogers was like receiving a master's degree in child development. Fred taught by example, and he was subtle - but suddenly you'd realize that, after working side by side with him, your knowledge base had expanded almost beyond description.