Paul Newman

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Full Name
Paul Leonard Newman
Born
January 26th, 1925
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $80 million
Partner
Joanne Woodward
Family
Paul Newman was born to Arthur Sigmund Newman, who owned a sporting goods store, and Theresa Garth Newman in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He had one older brother, Arthur Newman Jr. Newman married Jackie Witte in 1949, and they had three children before divorcing in 1958. Later that year, he married actor Joanne Woodward, with whom he had three daughters. Their marriage lasted for 50 years until his death in 2008.
Top Movies
'Cool Hand Luke', 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'The Sting', 'The Hustler', 'The Color of Money'
Top Shows
'Empire Falls', 'The Dale Earnhardt Story', 'Our Town'
Awards
Cannes Film Festival Award for 'Best Actor', Academy Award for 'Best Actor', Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, Kennedy Center Honors
Fun Facts
Newman was an accomplished racing driver who competed professionally well into his 70s and co-owned several successful motorsport teams. ### He co-founded Newman's Own in 1982, with all after-tax profits donated to charitable organisations, ultimately generating more than $600 million in donations. ### His distinctive blue eyes became one of Hollywood's most recognisable features and were frequently highlighted throughout his film career.
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Robert Redford, Joanne Woodward, Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando, James Garner

Paul Newman was an American actor, film director, racing driver, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose career spanned more than five decades.

Celebrated for his charismatic screen presence, piercing blue eyes and understated performances, Newman became one of Hollywood’s defining stars through films such as ‘The Hustler’, ‘Cool Hand Luke’, ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ and ‘The Sting’. He earned widespread critical acclaim across a diverse range of dramatic and comedic roles, winning the Academy Award for ‘Best Actor’ for ‘The Color of Money’.

Beyond acting, Newman enjoyed a successful motor racing career and co-founded Newman’s Own, donating all profits from the food company to charitable causes. He remains one of cinema’s most admired and influential figures.

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Paul Newman was an American actor, filmmaker, racing driver and philanthropist widely regarded as one of the greatest stars in Hollywood history.
Paul Newman starred in numerous classics, but 'Cool Hand Luke', 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'The Sting' and 'The Hustler' are widely regarded as his most iconic films.
Yes. Paul Newman won the Academy Award for 'Best Actor' for his performance in 'The Color of Money' (1986), having previously received multiple nominations.
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