This page will contain discussion groups about Paul Newman, as they become available.Paul NewmanPaul Newman (born January 26, 1925) is an American actor and film director. He was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio to a Catholic mother and a Jewish father who owned a successful sporting goods store. He served in the Navy in World War II, in the Pacific theater. When he returned to America he attended Kenyon College and Yale University. While he was attending graduate school at Yale, he became a successful stage actor on Broadway. His first movie, The Silver Chalice has been described by Newman as the "worst movie of the entire 1950s decade", but he rebounded with a series of acclaimed roles. 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. Some films and awardsAlthough frequently nominated, Newman has won only one Oscar in a competitive category, for his leading role on The Color of Money in 1986. The award came a year after he won an honorary Oscar for his "many and memorable and compelling screen performances."
* Nominated for an Academy Award
for Best Actor He married Joanne Woodward in 1958, and later directed her in Rachel, Rachel, a film for which he won a Golden Globe as director and was nominated for an Oscar as the producer. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for his lead role in a 2003 production of Our Town. Auto racingNewman is known as the co-owner of the Newman-Haas team a CART Championship auto racing team. He first became interested in the sport ("the first thing that I ever found I had any grace in") while filming Winning, a 1968 film. His first professional event was in 1972, in Thompson, Connecticut. As a gentlemen driver Paul Newman ran the 24 hours of Le Mans once in 1979, driving a Porsche 935, he finished second. He cofounded Newman/Haas Racing in 1983. He is the now the oldest driver to win a major sanctioned race, having won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1995 at the age of 70. PhilanthropyNewman founded Newman's Own, a line of food products, in 1982. The brand started with salad dressing, and has expanded to include pasta sauce, lemonade, popcorn, and salsa, amoung other things. Newman donates the proceeds, after taxes, to charity. As of 2003, the franchise has resulted in $150 million in donations. He cowrote a memoir about the subject, Shameless Exploitation in Pursuit of the Common Good (ISBN 0385508026). One beneficiary of his charity is the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, located between Ashford and Eastford, Connecticut. Named for the gang in his film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, it is a camp for seriously ill children he cofounded in 1986. In 1994, the Motion Picture Academy awarded him The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in recognition of his charitable work. MiscellaneousFor his strong support of Eugene McCarthy in 1968 (and effective use of television commercials in California), Newman was 19th on Richard Nixon's enemies list. He has said that this is one of his life's proudest achievements. Students at Princeton University have named 24 April Newman's Day. Students try to drink 24 beers over the 24 hours of the day. The tradition stems from a comment that Newman is alleged to have made; "24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not." The event is not officially sponsored by the university, and Newman has commented that he would "like to bring an end to the tradition". This page about Paul Newman includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Paul Newman News stories about Paul Newman External links for Paul Newman Videos for Paul Newman Wikis about Paul Newman Discussion Groups about Paul Newman Blogs about Paul Newman Images of Paul Newman |
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Coincidence? I think not." The event is not officially sponsored by the university, and Newman has commented that he would "like to bring an end to the tradition". He is married to dancer Tamara Hurwitz and has three children. The tradition stems from a comment that Newman is alleged to have made; "24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Bill continues to act in both theatre and in movies, independent and big budget. Students try to drink 24 beers over the 24 hours of the day. Other notable films included the lead in Spaceballs (1987), The Serpent and the Rainbow (opposite Zakes Mokae),While You Were Sleeping (1995) and Independence Day (1996). Students at Princeton University have named 24 April Newman's Day. His first prominent movie role was in the film Ruthless People, starring Danny DeVito. He has said that this is one of his life's proudest achievements. In the 1980s, he primarily worked with theatre companies around New York and Los Angeles. For his strong support of Eugene McCarthy in 1968 (and effective use of television commercials in California), Newman was 19th on Richard Nixon's enemies list. Born in Hornell, New York, he attended State University of New York and University of Massachusetts. In 1994, the Motion Picture Academy awarded him The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in recognition of his charitable work. Bill Pullman (born December 17, 1953) is an American actor. Named for the gang in his film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, it is a camp for seriously ill children he cofounded in 1986. Earl Mott. One beneficiary of his charity is the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, located between Ashford and Eastford, Connecticut. Ruthless People (1986) ... He cowrote a memoir about the subject, Shameless Exploitation in Pursuit of the Common Good (ISBN 0385508026). Lone Starr. As of 2003, the franchise has resulted in $150 million in donations. Spaceballs (1987) ... Newman donates the proceeds, after taxes, to charity. Dennis Alan. The brand started with salad dressing, and has expanded to include pasta sauce, lemonade, popcorn, and salsa, amoung other things. Serpent and the Rainbow, The (1988) ... Newman founded Newman's Own, a line of food products, in 1982. Crow Black. He is the now the oldest driver to win a major sanctioned race, having won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1995 at the age of 70. Rocket Gibraltar (1988) ... He cofounded Newman/Haas Racing in 1983. Julian. As a gentlemen driver Paul Newman ran the 24 hours of Le Mans once in 1979, driving a Porsche 935, he finished second. Accidental Tourist, The (1988) ... His first professional event was in 1972, in Thompson, Connecticut. Lieutenant Henry Tibbetts. He first became interested in the sport ("the first thing that I ever found I had any grace in") while filming Winning, a 1968 film. Home Fires Burning (1989) (TV) ... Newman is known as the co-owner of the Newman-Haas team a CART Championship auto racing team. Buck Latham. He was
also nominated for an Emmy Award for his lead role in a 2003 production of
Our Town. Cold Feet (1989) ... He married Joanne Woodward in 1958, and later directed her in Rachel, Rachel, a
film for which he won a Golden Globe as director and was nominated for an Oscar as the producer. Rex Martin. * Nominated for an Academy Award
for Best Actor Although frequently nominated, Newman has won only one Oscar in a competitive category, for his leading role on The Color of Money in 1986. Nicholas Meany. His rebellious persona translated well to a subsequent generation. Sibling Rivalry (1990) ... Newman was one of the few actors who successfully made the transition from 1950s to the 1960s and 1970s cinema. Biff Banner. His first movie, The Silver Chalice has been described by Newman as the "worst movie of the entire 1950s decade", but he rebounded with a series of acclaimed roles. Capt. While he was attending graduate school at Yale, he became a successful stage actor on Broadway. Going Under (1990) ... When he returned to America he attended Kenyon College and Yale University. Bob. He served in the Navy in World War II, in the Pacific theater. Bright Angel (1991) ... He was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio to a Catholic mother and a Jewish father who owned a successful sporting goods store. Paul Kessler. Paul Newman (born January 26, 1925) is an American actor and film director. Liebestraum (1991) ... Road to Perdition (2002) **. Bryan Denton. Message in a Bottle (1999). Newsies (1992) ... Nobody's Fool (1994) *. Bob Hinson. The Hudsucker Proxy (1994). League of Their Own, A (1992) ... The Color of Money (1986) * (Oscar). Nick Symonds. The Verdict (1982) *. Crazy in Love (1992) (TV) ... Absence of Malice (1981) *. Doctor Jamison. Fort Apache: The Bronx (1981). Singles (1992) ... Slap Shot (1977). York Daley. The Towering Inferno (1974). Nervous Ticks (1992) ... The Sting (1973). Orin Meecham. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). Sommersby (1993) ... Cool Hand Luke (1967) *. Walter. Hud (1963) *. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) ... The Hustler (1961) *. Andy Safian. Exodus (1960). Malice (1993) ... Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) *. Construction Site Foreman. Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956). Jones (1993) (uncredited) ... The Silver Chalice (1954), his film debut. Mr. Peter. Favor, The (1994) ... Ed Masterson. Wyatt Earp (1994) ... Clay Gregory. Last Seduction, The (1994) ... Jack Callaghan. While You Were Sleeping (1995) ... James Harvey. Dr. Casper (1995) ... Whitman Crawford. Wrong (1996) ... Mr. Whitmore. President Thomas J. Independence Day (1996) ... Steve Donohue. Mistrial (1996) (TV) ... Fred Madison. Lost Highway (1997) ... Independence Day (1997) (VG). Mike Max. End of Violence, The (1997) ... George Bailey. Merry Christmas, George Bailey (1997) (TV) ... Daryl Zero. Zero Effect (1998) ... Jack Wells. Lake Placid (1999) ... 'Yankee' Hank Green. Brokedown Palace (1999) ... Harry Howe/Ernie Halliday. History Is Made at Night (1999) ... The Virginian. Virginian, The (2000) (TV) ... Callum Crane. Guilty, The (2000) ... Joseph Korso. Capt. (2000) (voice) ... Titan A.E. Pat Lakewood. Det. Lucky Numbers (2000) ... Co-Host. Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live (2000) (TV) ... Parking Fascist. Man Is Mostly Water, A (2001) ... Conor Gallagher. Ignition (2001) ... Jason Slocumb. Igby Goes Down (2002) ... The Ticket Clerk. 29 Palms (2002) ... Rick. Rick (2003) ... Dolan. Cmdr. Tiger Cruise (2004) (TV) ... Richard Massey. "Revelations" (2004) TV Series ... |