• Name: Paul Newman
  • Date of Birth: January 26, 1925
  • Place of Birth: Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Mini-bio: Paul Leonard Newman is an Academy Award-winning American actor and film director. He is the founder of Newman's Own. He has donated all of the company's profits and royalties, in excess of $200 millio...( read more)n, to thousands of charities.

While he was attending graduate school at Yale, he became a successful stage actor in New York City. He made his Broadway theatre debut in the original production of William Inge's Picnic with Kim Stanley. He later appeared in the original Broadway productions of The Desperate Hours and Sweet Bird of Youth with Geraldine Page. He would later star in the film version of Sweet Bird of Youth, which also starred Page. His first movie, The Silver Chalice (1954) has been described by Newman himself as the "worst movie of the entire 1950s decade," but he rebounded with acclaimed roles such as Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) as boxer Rocky Graziano and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof opposite Elizabeth Taylor. Newman appeared in a screen test with James Dean for the role of Cal Trask in East of Eden, but Dean won the part. With his piercing blue eyes and handsome chiseled features, he could have been just a romantic leading man, but he wanted much more than that. Newman fought for important roles in great movies, rather than trade on his good looks and take standard pretty boy roles Hollywood offered every young handsome actor. Newman was one of the few actors who successfully made the transition from 1950s to the 1960s and 1970s cinema. His rebellious persona translated well to a subsequent generation. He has been frequently mentioned by younger actors as an influence. Newman has appeared in such classics as The Hustler (1961), Hud (1963),Harper (1964), Cool Hand Luke (1967), Slap Shot (1977) and The Verdict (1982). He appeared most notably with Robert Redford in the films Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973). He also appeared with his wife, Joanne Woodward, in the feature films The Long, Hot Summer (1958), Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!, (1958), From the Terrace (1960), Paris Blues (1961), A New Kind of Love (1963), Winning (1969), WUSA (1970), The Drowning Pool (1975), Harry & Son (1984) and Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (1990). They also both starred in the HBO miniseries Empire Falls, but did not have any scenes together. In addition to Harry & Son, which Newman starred and directed, he also directed three feature films (which he was only the director) that starred Woodward. They were Rachel, Rachel (1968), based on Margaret Laurence's A Jest of God, the screen version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972), the television screen version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Shadow Box (1980) and a screen version of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie (1987).
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Replace this image with an actor photoPaul Newman mini-bio: Paul Leonard Newman is an Academy Award-winning American actor and film director. He is the founder of Newman's Own. He has donated all of the company's profits and royalties, in excess of $200 million, to thousands of charities.

While he was attending graduate school at Yale, he became a successful stage actor in New York City. He made his Broadway theatre debut in the original production of William Inge's Picnic with Kim Stanley. He later appeared in the original Broadway productions of The Desperate Hours and Sweet Bird of Youth with Geraldine Page. He would later star in the film version of Sweet Bird of Youth, which also starred Page. His first movie, The Silver Chalice (1954) has been described by Newman himself as the "worst movie of the entire 1950s decade," but he rebounded with acclaimed roles such as Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) as boxer Rocky Graziano and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof opposite Elizabeth Taylor. Newman appeared in a screen test with James Dean for the role of Cal Trask in East of Eden, but Dean won the part. With his piercing blue eyes and handsome chiseled features, he could have been just a romantic leading man, but he wanted much more than that. Newman fought for important roles in great movies, rather than trade on his good looks and take standard pretty boy roles Hollywood offered every young handsome actor. Newman was one of the few actors who successfully made the transition from 1950s to the 1960s and 1970s cinema. His rebellious persona translated well to a subsequent generation. He has been frequently mentioned by younger actors as an influence. Newman has appeared in such classics as The Hustler (1961), Hud (1963),Harper (1964), Cool Hand Luke (1967), Slap Shot (1977) and The Verdict (1982). He appeared most notably with Robert Redford in the films Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973). He also appeared with his wife, Joanne Woodward, in the feature films The Long, Hot Summer (1958), Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!, (1958), From the Terrace (1960), Paris Blues (1961), A New Kind of Love (1963), Winning (1969), WUSA (1970), The Drowning Pool (1975), Harry & Son (1984) and Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (1990). They also both starred in the HBO miniseries Empire Falls, but did not have any scenes together. In addition to Harry & Son, which Newman starred and directed, he also directed three feature films (which he was only the director) that starred Woodward. They were Rachel, Rachel (1968), based on Margaret Laurence's A Jest of God, the screen version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972), the television screen version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Shadow Box (1980) and a screen version of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie (1987).

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Paul Newman Information:
Eye color: Blue
Height: 5' 9.5"
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Notable feature(s): Bright Blue Eyes
Education:
Family: Joanne Woodward (spouse), Jackie Witte (ex-wife)
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Religious affiliations:
Political affiliation: Democrat
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Charities/Causes: Philanthropist, donating close to $200 million to charities since the 1980's.
Other: Donated $1 million to "The Nation" magazine in order to keep it going.



Comments


  • letsgopens94
    rest in peace mr newman. you were loved and missed :(
    posted 17 days ago
  • greatape40
    He was my hero.a fantastic actor,human being,a true Hollywood icon,I've been a fan since I was 10,he'll be truly missed.
    posted 22 days ago
  • LeadingMenCollection
    Not just a great star, but a humanitarian and delightful human being. He was also one of the people who helped build a support the film industry in the State of Florida.

    His absence will be felt in many ways.
    posted 36 days ago
  • krazy4pirates
    Rest In Peace.
    posted 49 days ago
  • loobyphattcat
    I still can't get over his death!
    Rest In Peace, Paul!
    We love you!
    posted 51 days ago
  • nellie2581
    Rip Paul Newman. You'll surely be missed.
    posted 52 days ago
  • Maic0
    To an outstanding actor and an exceptional human being, Rest In Peace. x
    posted 53 days ago
  • willerror1
    We've lost a true original who was inspiring both onscreen and off.
    posted 53 days ago
  • bhaywa4
    The world had lost another great actor. Be at peace my friend, we will miss you!
    posted 53 days ago
  • GoodPossum
    Rest In Peace to yet another great actor
    NewmansOwnFoundation
    http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=hlSkGUQBtDA
    posted 54 days ago

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