David Alexander Newell (born November 24, 1938) is an American television actor known primarily for his portrayal of Mr. McFeely, the delivery man on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

Newell was originally hired onto the show as a public relations manager, but Rogers also cast him in the role of Mr. McFeely.

[4] A documentary feature about Newell entitled Speedy Delivery, which chronicles his travels around the world as Mr. McFeely, debuted on public television in 2008.

[5][6] An animated version of Mr. McFeely is a recurring character on the new PBS series Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.

[citation needed] In 2017, Newell appeared as a special guest on the live-action children's web series Danny Joe's Tree House.