Paul Newman

Date of Birth: January 26, 1925

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: September 26, 2008

Biography

Paul Newman was an iconic American actor, film director, race car driver, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. Born on January 26, 1925, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Newman grew up in a middle-class family. He showed an early interest in acting and attended Kenyon College before enlisting in the Navy during World War II. After the war, Newman completed his studies and pursued a career in acting, studying at the Yale School of Drama and later the Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg. He made his Broadway debut in 1953 and quickly transitioned to film. Newman’s breakthrough role came in 1956 with “Somebody Up There Likes Me,” and he went on to star in a string of successful films including “Cool Hand Luke,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Hustler,” and “The Sting.” Newman was not just an actor; he was also a passionate race car driver, winning several national championships. He co-founded Newman/Haas Racing, a successful IndyCar team. Additionally, he was a philanthropist, founding Newman’s Own, a food company that donates all profits to charity. Newman passed away on September 26, 2008, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable performances and charitable contributions.

5 Interesting Facts about Paul Newman

1. Paul Newman served as a radio operator and rear gunner in the Navy Air Corps during World War II.

2. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in “The Color of Money” in 1986.

3. Newman was an accomplished race car driver, finishing second in the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans.

4. His food company, Newman’s Own, has donated over $550 million to various charities since its founding.

5. Newman was an advocate for progressive causes, including civil rights and anti-nuclear proliferation.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Paul Newman

1. “I don’t think there’s anything exceptional or noble in being philanthropic. It’s the other attitude that confuses me.”

2. “Acting isn’t really a creative profession. It’s an interpretive one.”

3. “You only grow when you are alone.”

4. “If you’re playing a poker game and you look around the table and can’t tell who the sucker is, it’s you.”

5. “People stay married because they want to, not because the doors are locked.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Paul Newman achieved was estimated to be around $80 million.

Children

Paul Newman had six children. With his first wife, Jackie Witte, he had three children: Scott Newman, Susan Kendall Newman, and Stephanie Newman. With his second wife, Joanne Woodward, he had another three daughters: Elinor Teresa Newman (known as Nell), Melissa Newman, and Claire Olivia Newman.