Paul Newman

Born:26. ledna 1925

Place of Birth:Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA

Died:26. září 2008

Known For:Acting

Biography

Paul Leonard Newman, born on January 26, 1925, was a multifaceted American talent whose impact extended far beyond the realm of Hollywood. Apart from his iconic acting career, Newman delved into various other pursuits, showcasing his versatility and passion for life. His portrayal of Fast Eddie Felson in the 1986 film "The Color of Money" earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, solidifying his status as a cinematic legend. Newman's ability to embody complex characters with depth and authenticity captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a place among the most respected actors of his generation.

Beyond the silver screen, Newman's adventurous spirit led him to explore the adrenaline-fueled world of professional racing. His remarkable success as a driver in Sports Car Club of America road racing reflected his dedication and skill behind the wheel. Additionally, Newman's foray into auto racing team ownership further demonstrated his unwavering commitment to excellence and his willingness to embrace new challenges. His passion for speed and competition translated into multiple championships in open-wheel IndyCar racing, leaving a lasting impact on the motorsport community.

In addition to his artistic and athletic pursuits, Newman's humanitarian endeavors set him apart as a true beacon of generosity and compassion. As a co-founder of Newman's Own, a philanthropic food company, he selflessly donated all post-tax profits and royalties to charitable causes, showcasing his commitment to making a positive difference in the world. Through his philanthropic work, Newman touched the lives of countless individuals and left a legacy of kindness and altruism that continues to inspire others to this day.

Throughout his illustrious career, Newman garnered a plethora of accolades and honors, including three Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and an Emmy Award, among others. His remarkable talent, unwavering dedication, and indelible impact on multiple industries solidified his reputation as a true Renaissance man whose influence transcended the boundaries of traditional fame.

Paul Newman's legacy endures not only through his timeless performances on screen but also through his philanthropic efforts, his passion for racing, and his unwavering commitment to excellence in all his endeavors. His remarkable journey serves as a testament to the power of talent, drive, and compassion in shaping a lasting impact on the world. Paul Newman will forever be remembered as a true icon whose legacy continues to inspire and uplift generations to come.

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Cars

Doc Hudson (voice)

2006

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.

Cars 3

Doc Hudson (voice) (archive sound)

2017

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!

The Sting

Henry Gondorff

1973

A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.

Road to Perdition

John Rooney

2002

Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.

The Verdict

Frank Galvin

1982

Frank Galvin is a down-on-his-luck lawyer and reduced to drinking and ambulance chasing, when a former associate reminds him of his obligations in a medical malpractice suit by serving it to Galvin on a silver platter—all parties are willing to settle out of court. Blundering his way through the preliminaries, Galvin suddenly realizes that the case should actually go to court—to punish the guilty, to get a decent settlement for his clients... and to restore his standing as a lawyer.

Cool Hand Luke

Luke Jackson

1967

When petty criminal Luke Jackson is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play by the rules of either the sadistic warden or the yard's resident heavy, Dragline, who ends up admiring the new guy's unbreakable will. Luke's bravado, even in the face of repeated stints in the prison's dreaded solitary confinement cell, "the box," make him a rebel hero to his fellow convicts and a thorn in the side of the prison officers.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Butch Cassidy

1969

As the west rapidly becomes civilized, a pair of outlaws in 1890s Wyoming find themselves pursued by a posse and decide to flee to South America in hopes of evading the law.

The Towering Inferno

Doug Roberts

1974

At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.

The Hustler

Eddie Felson

1961

Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Brick

1958

An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

Exodus

Ari Ben Canaan

1960

Ari Ben Canaan, a passionate member of the Jewish paramilitary group Haganah, attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees on a dangerous voyage from Cyprus to Palestine on a ship named the Exodus. He faces obstruction from British forces, who will not grant the ship passage to its destination.

The Long, Hot Summer

Ben Quick

1958

Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.

The Color of Money

Eddie Felson

1986

Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Self (archive footage)

2009

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.

Harper

Lew Harper

1966

Harper is a cynical private eye in the best tradition of Bogart. He even has Bogie's Baby hiring him to find her missing husband, getting involved along the way with an assortment of unsavory characters and an illegal-alien smuggling ring.

The Hudsucker Proxy

Sidney J. Mussburger

1994

A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.

Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes

Self (archive footage)

2024

Newly discovered interviews with Elizabeth Taylor and unprecedented access to the star’s personal archive reveal the complex inner life and vulnerability of the groundbreaking icon.

Message in a Bottle

Dodge Blake

1999

A woman finds a romantic letter in a bottle washed ashore and tracks down the author, a widowed shipbuilder whose wife died tragically early. As a deep and mutual attraction blossoms, the man struggles to make peace with his past so that he can move on and find happiness.

Somebody Up There Likes Me

Rocky Graziano

1956

The story of boxer Rocky Graziano's rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ.

Torn Curtain

Michael Armstrong

1966

During the Cold War, an American scientist appears to defect to East Germany as part of a cloak and dagger mission to find the formula for a resin solution, but the plan goes awry when his fiancee, unaware of his motivation, follows him across the border.

Hud

Hud Bannon

1963

Hud Bannon is a ruthless young man who tarnishes everything and everyone he touches. Hud represents the perfect embodiment of alienated youth, out for kicks with no regard for the consequences. There is bitter conflict between the callous Hud and his stern and highly principled father, Homer. Hud's nephew Lon admires Hud's cheating ways, though he soon becomes too aware of Hud's reckless amorality to bear him anymore. In the world of the takers and the taken, Hud is a winner. He's a cheat, but, he explains, "I always say the law was meant to be interpreted in a lenient manner."

Fat Man and Little Boy

Gen. Leslie R. Groves

1989

Assigned to oversee the development of the atomic bomb, Gen. Leslie Groves is a stern military man determined to have the project go according to plan. He selects J. Robert Oppenheimer as the key scientist on the top-secret operation, but the two men clash fiercely on a number of issues. Despite their frequent conflicts, Groves and Oppenheimer ultimately push ahead with two bomb designs — the bigger "Fat Man" and the more streamlined "Little Boy."

Nobody's Fool

Sully Sullivan

1994

A rascally nearing-retirement man juggles a workers' compensation suit while secretly working for his nemesis and flirting with his nemesis' young wife. As his estranged son returns, he faces new family responsibilities, while a banker plots to evict him from his home.

Slap Shot

Reggie 'Reg' Dunlop

1977

To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players whose job is to demolish the opposition.

Sweet Bird of Youth

Chance Wayne

1962

Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble when he finds his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of the local politician Tom "Boss" Finley, who more or less forced him to leave his daughter and the town many years ago.

Produkce

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Executive Producer

1969

As the west rapidly becomes civilized, a pair of outlaws in 1890s Wyoming find themselves pursued by a posse and decide to flee to South America in hopes of evading the law.

The Towering Inferno

Stunts

1974

At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.

I'm Still Here

Thanks

2010

I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the film follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off to reinvent himself as a hip-hop musician. The film is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads and explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye.