P
aul Newman began his career as an actor but throughout his life he participated in a variety of activities. Newman performed in dozens of movies, eventually winning an Oscar for his role in The Color of Money. After excelling as an actor and director, Newman began a race-car driving company. His love for racing did not impede his entrepreneurial spirit, as he founded the food company Newman's Own in 1982. Paul Newman died of lung cancer on September 26, 2008, leaving behind a legacy not just on film, but in the racing and food worlds as well.
Timeline
Birth- 26 Jan 1925
Shaker Heights, Ohio
1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 21 - 18 years
Gold Star
US Navy Air Corps
US Navy Air Corps
Rank
Petty Officer Third Class
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Navy
Served For
United States of America
Marriage- 1949-Ages: 33 - 24 years
Jackie Witte
To
1958
Marriage- 1958-Ages: 84 - 33 years
Joanne Woodward
To
26 Sept 2008
Wins Oscar for The Color of Money
1987
Stars in Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid
1969
Announces retirement from acting
2007
First movie role in Silver Chalice
1954
Wins Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
1994
Comes second in the Le Mans 24-hour race.
1979
Makes acting debut in school play of Robin Hood
1932
Stars w/ Elizabeth Taylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
1958
Becomes a professional race driver
1972
Stars in Emmy-nominated series Empire Falls
2005
Wins honorary Oscar
1986
Establishes Newman/Haas Racing team
1983
Occupation
Actor, Director, Producer, and Philanthropist
Children: Claire Olivia
Children: Elinor Teresa
Children: Scott
Children: Stephanie
Children: Susan Kendall
Children: Melissa Stewart
Gender
Male
Death- 26 Sept 2008-Age: 84 years
Westport, Connecticut
Other Facts
Father
Arthur Newman
Mother
Theresa Newman
Full Name
Paul Leonard Newman
Also known as
King Cool
