Actor
Paul Newman
- Born: 26 January 1935, Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
- Estimated net worth: 50 million USD
Paul Newman was a celebrated American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Cool Hand Luke' and 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.' His career spanned over five decades, earning him a reputation as a talented and versatile performer. Newman was also…
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About Paul Newman
Paul Newman was a celebrated American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Cool Hand Luke' and 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.' His career spanned over five decades, earning him a reputation as a talented and versatile performer. Newman was also recognized for his distinctive blue eyes and philanthropic efforts, particularly through his food company, Newman’s Own.
- Born
- 26 January 1935, Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Joanne Woodward (1958-2008)
- Children
- 3, Elinor Teresa Newman, Melissa Newman, Claire Newman
- Parents
- Arthur Newman, Theresa Newman
- Estimated net worth
- 50 million USD
Fun facts about Paul Newman
- Paul Newman was an accomplished race car driver and co-founded Newman/Haas Racing.
- He was a philanthropist who donated over $250 million to various charities through his food products.
Famous Paul Newman quotes
“What we've got here is a failure to communicate.”
“I'm not sure what the future holds, but I will be there for it.”
“I think the best thing about acting is that you can be someone else for a while.”
Paul Newman filmography
Cast (182)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Breakdown: 1975 Movie | Self (The Towering Inferno-archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2025 | Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.2 |
| 2023 | Superpowered: The DC Story TV | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Paul Newman: The Restless Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2022 | Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2022 | The Last Movie Stars TV | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Paul Newman, Behind Blue Eyes Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 2021 | Morceaux de Cannes Movie | Self (archive footage) | 2.0 |
| 2020 | Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth Movie | Self(archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 2020 | Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.9 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Steve McQueen: American Icon Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Cars 3 Movie | Doc Hudson (voice) (archive sound) | 6.9 |
| 2015 | Best of Enemies Movie | Self (archival) | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.6 |
| 2015 | Iconic Couples of Hollywood TV | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2015 | The Emperor's New Clothes Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Tab Hunter Confidential Movie | Self (archive) | 7.2 |
| 2013 | Talking Pictures TV | Self (archive footage) | 6.2 |
| 2010 | Waking Sleeping Beauty Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.2 |
| 2009 | Hollywood sul Tevere Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2008 | The Meerkats Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2007 | The Price of Sugar Movie | Narrator (voice) | 5.0 |
| 2007 | Dale Movie | Narrator (voice) | 9.0 |
| 2006 | Geared-Up Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2006 | Mater and the Ghostlight Movie | Doc Hudson (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2006 | Cars Movie | Doc Hudson (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2006 | The Wild Bunch: The True Tale of Butch and Sundance Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | Sweet Bird of Youth: Chasing Time Movie | Chance Wayne (archive footage) | |
| 2006 | Roving Mars Movie | Self (Introduction) | 7.1 |
| 2006 | Who Needs Sleep? Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2006 | All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2005 | Iconoclasts TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 2005 | Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon Movie | Dave Scott (voice) | 5.8 |
| 2005 | The Art of 'The Sting' Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Empire Falls TV | Max Roby | 6.6 |
| 2005 | James Dean: Forever Young Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.9 |
| 2004 | Tell Them Who You Are Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 2003 | The Education of Gore Vidal Movie | Self | 8.7 |
| 2003 | Our Town Movie | Stage Manager | 7.7 |
| 2002 | Christopher Plummer: A Man For All Stages Movie | Self | 4.7 |
| 2002 | Road to Perdition Movie | John Rooney | 7.4 |
| 2002 | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: Outlaws Out of Time Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2002 | HypaSpace TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2002 | Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 2002 | The Hustler: The Inside Story Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2001 | The Story Behind "Absence of Malice" Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2000 | Where the Money Is Movie | Henry | 5.9 |
| 2000 | Altman on His Own Terms Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2000 | Black Light Dreams: The 25 Years of the Famous People Players Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 1999 | Message in a Bottle Movie | Dodge Blake | 6.3 |
| 1999 | The Directors TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 1998 | Twilight Movie | Harry Ross | 6.1 |
| 1997 | Super Speedway Movie | Narrator (voice) | 8.8 |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Unknown character | 8.1 |
| 1994 | Nobody's Fool Movie | Sully Sullivan | 6.9 |
| 1994 | Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage Movie | Brick / Chance Wayne (archive footage) | 9.0 |
| 1994 | Baseball TV | (voice) | 7.5 |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio TV | Self | |
| 1994 | The Hudsucker Proxy Movie | Sidney J. Mussburger | 7.1 |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine Movie | Dave (archive footage) | 7.6 |
| 1993 | Mansell & Newman Haas 1993 Movie | Himself | |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman TV | Self - Audience Member | 6.5 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 1990 | Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Movie | Walter Bridge | 6.1 |
| 1990 | The Mastery of Motion Movie | Himself | |
| 1990 | Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Paul Newman (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Blaze Movie | Gov. Earl K. Long | 6.2 |
| 1989 | Fat Man and Little Boy Movie | Gen. Leslie R. Groves | 6.2 |
| 1989 | Ancient Forests: Rage Over Trees Movie | Host | |
| 1989 | Production Story: Fat Man and Little Boy Movie | Self | |
| 1989 | Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre Movie | Self | |
| 1988 | Hello Actors Studio Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 1988 | John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1988 | The Racing Experience Movie | Host | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Driven to Excellence Movie | Himself | |
| 1986 | The Color of Money Movie | Eddie Felson | 6.9 |
| 1986 | A Step Away from War Movie | Host | |
| 1985 | Circuit Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1984 | Harry & Son Movie | Harry Keach | 5.9 |
| 1982 | The Verdict Movie | Frank Galvin | 7.5 |
| 1982 | Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 1982 | Come Along with Me Movie | Hughie (voice) | 6.2 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Hughie (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1981 | Absence of Malice Movie | Michael Colin Gallagher | 6.6 |
| 1981 | Fort Apache, the Bronx Movie | Murphy | 6.5 |
| 1980 | When Time Ran Out... Movie | Hank Anderson | 5.3 |
| 1980 | The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's Movie | Self (archive footage) | 4.0 |
| 1980 | At The Wheel: A History of Driving and Driving Safety Film Movie | Himself | |
| 1980 | Pole Position: i guerrieri della Formula 1 Movie | Self | |
| 1979 | Angel Death Movie | Narrator / Host | |
| 1979 | Quintet Movie | Essex | 4.9 |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 1978 | Ciné regards TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 1978 | War Without Winners Movie | Host | |
| 1977 | Please Turn the Page TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 1977 | Slap Shot Movie | Reggie 'Reg' Dunlop | 6.8 |
| 1976 | From the Prairie to the Palace Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1976 | Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson Movie | The Star (William F. Cody) | 5.6 |
| 1976 | Silent Movie Movie | Paul Newman | 6.5 |
| 1975 | The Drowning Pool Movie | Lew Harper | 6.3 |
| 1975 | McCarthy: Death of a Witch Hunter Movie | Self - Host | 7.0 |
| 1975 | Harper Days are Here Again Movie | Self | |
| 1974 | The Towering Inferno Movie | Doug Roberts | 7.0 |
| 1974 | Spécial cinéma TV | Self | 9.5 |
| 1973 | The Sting Movie | Henry Gondorff | 8.0 |
| 1973 | The MacKintosh Man Movie | Joseph Rearden | 6.1 |
| 1973 | Paul Newman Movie | Self | |
| 1972 | The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean Movie | Judge Roy Bean | 6.5 |
| 1972 | Pocket Money Movie | Jim Kane | 5.6 |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.4 |
| 1972 | The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness Movie | Narrator | 4.7 |
| 1972 | What She's Doing Up There is Not Accidental Movie | Himself | |
| 1971 | Sometimes a Great Notion Movie | Hank Stamper | 6.9 |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1971 | Once Upon a Wheel TV | Self - Host / Narrator | 7.3 |
| 1970 | The Making Of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 1970 | WUSA Movie | Rheinhardt | 5.3 |
| 1970 | King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 1970 | A Long Way from Nowhere Movie | Narrator | 7.0 |
| 1970 | A Private Decision Movie | Self | |
| 1969 | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Movie | Butch Cassidy | 7.6 |
| 1969 | Winning Movie | Frank Capua | 6.0 |
| 1969 | Three Young Americans in Search of Survival Movie | Host | |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.8 |
| 1968 | The Secret War of Harry Frigg Movie | Pvt. Harry Frigg | 6.2 |
| 1967 | Cool Hand Luke Movie | Luke Jackson | 7.7 |
| 1967 | Hombre Movie | John Russell | 7.1 |
| 1966 | Torn Curtain Movie | Michael Armstrong | 6.6 |
| 1966 | Harper Movie | Lew Harper | 6.7 |
| 1966 | A Year Towards Tomorrow Movie | Narrator | 5.9 |
| 1965 | Lady L Movie | Armand Denis | 5.8 |
| 1964 | The Outrage Movie | Juan Carrasco | 5.8 |
| 1964 | What a Way to Go! Movie | Larry Flint | 7.1 |
| 1963 | The Prize Movie | Andrew Craig | 6.7 |
| 1963 | A New Kind of Love Movie | Steve Sherman | 6.2 |
| 1963 | Hud Movie | Hud Bannon | 7.3 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1962 | Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine TV | Eddie Felson | 7.0 |
| 1962 | Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man Movie | The Battler | 5.6 |
| 1962 | Sweet Bird of Youth Movie | Chance Wayne | 6.7 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self (archive footage) | 5.8 |
| 1961 | Paris Blues Movie | Ram Bowen | 6.5 |
| 1961 | The Hustler Movie | Eddie Felson | 7.7 |
| 1961 | Bennies and Goofballs Movie | Himself | |
| 1960 | Exodus Movie | Ari Ben Canaan | 6.7 |
| 1960 | From the Terrace Movie | David Alfred Eaton | 6.6 |
| 1959 | The Young Philadelphians Movie | Anthony Judson Lawrence | 7.4 |
| 1959 | The Bell Telephone Hour TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 1958 | Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! Movie | Harry Bannerman | 5.2 |
| 1958 | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Movie | Brick Pollitt | 7.6 |
| 1958 | The Long, Hot Summer Movie | Ben Quick | 7.0 |
| 1958 | The Left Handed Gun Movie | Billy The Kid | 6.0 |
| 1957 | Until They Sail Movie | Capt. Jack Harding | 6.3 |
| 1957 | The Helen Morgan Story Movie | Larry Maddux | 5.3 |
| 1956 | The Rack Movie | Capt. Edward W. Hall, Jr. | 6.6 |
| 1956 | Bang the Drum Slowly Movie | Henry "Author" Wiggen | 6.6 |
| 1956 | Somebody Up There Likes Me Movie | Rocky Graziano | 7.2 |
| 1956 | The Kaiser Aluminum Hour TV | Pvt. Danny Scott | 8.0 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter | |
| 1955 | The Battler Movie | Ad Francis | 6.0 |
| 1955 | Playwrights '56 TV | Ad Francis | 6.2 |
| 1955 | Our Town Movie | George Gibbs | |
| 1955 | Appointment with Adventure TV | Mack | 7.7 |
| 1954 | The Silver Chalice Movie | Basil | 4.4 |
| 1954 | Producers' Showcase TV | George Gibbs | 6.8 |
| 1954 | The Joe Palooka Story TV | Fight Spectator (uncredited) | |
| 1953 | The United States Steel Hour TV | Tom Corey | 6.3 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1951 | Tales of Tomorrow TV | Sgt. Wilson | 6.4 |
| 1950 | Danger TV | Jeff | 7.7 |
| 1950 | Armstrong Circle Theatre TV | Jimmy Polo | 4.5 |
| 1950 | What's My Line? TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1949 | Suspense TV | Captain Radetski | 5.1 |
| 1948 | The Philco Television Playhouse TV | Billy the Kid | 6.6 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1947 | Kraft Television Theatre TV | Unknown character | 7.8 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Cecil B. DeMille Award Recipient | 7.0 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
Crew (21)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | I'm Still Here Movie | Thanks · Crew | 5.9 |
| 2005 | Empire Falls TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 1987 | The Glass Menagerie Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 1984 | Harry & Son Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1984 | Harry & Son Movie | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Harry & Son Movie | Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 1980 | The Shadow Box Movie | Director · Directing | 5.3 |
| 1974 | The Towering Inferno Movie | Stunts · Crew | 7.0 |
| 1973 | The MacKintosh Man Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 1972 | The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds Movie | Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 1972 | The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 1972 | The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean Movie | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 1971 | Sometimes a Great Notion Movie | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 1971 | Sometimes a Great Notion Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 1971 | They Might Be Giants Movie | Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 1970 | WUSA Movie | Producer · Production | 5.3 |
| 1969 | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 1969 | Winning Movie | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 1968 | Rachel, Rachel Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 1968 | Rachel, Rachel Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| TBA | On the Harmfulness of Tobacco Movie | Director · Directing |
Latest releases
- Breakdown: 19752025 / TMDB 6.9
- Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror2025 / TMDB 8.2
- Paul Newman: The Restless2023 / TMDB 7.5
- Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé2022
- Paul Newman, Behind Blue Eyes2021 / TMDB 8.0
- Morceaux de Cannes2021 / TMDB 2.0
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Questions about Paul Newman
What are some of Paul Newman's most famous films?
Some of Paul Newman's most famous films include 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' 'Cool Hand Luke,' and 'The Sting.' His performances in these films have become iconic in American cinema.
Did Paul Newman win an Oscar?
Yes, Paul Newman won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Color of Money' in 1987. He was nominated several times throughout his career.
What was Paul Newman's first film?
Paul Newman made his film debut in 'The Silver Chalice' in 1954. Although it was not well received, it marked the beginning of his illustrious career.
How many children did Paul Newman have?
Paul Newman had three children with his wife Joanne Woodward: Elinor Teresa, Melissa, and Claire. They have been involved in various charitable endeavors.
What is Paul Newman's estimated net worth?
Paul Newman's estimated net worth was around 50 million USD at the time of his passing. His wealth was derived from his successful acting career and business ventures.
What other interests did Paul Newman have?
In addition to acting, Paul Newman was passionate about auto racing. He participated in numerous races and co-owned a successful racing team.
What philanthropic work was Paul Newman known for?
Paul Newman was known for his philanthropy through Newman’s Own, a food company he founded that donates all profits to charity. He contributed significantly to various causes.
What legacy did Paul Newman leave behind?
Paul Newman left behind a legacy as a talented actor, philanthropist, and race car driver. His contributions to film and charity continue to inspire many.