The 15 greatest paul newman movies favorite movies starring the legendary actor. With a film career spanning more than 50 years, paul newman is one of the most prolific actors of the past century. But many of the nations younger moviegoers may have seen only one newman movie in their lives. Its critical consensus states, though hampered by stuart rosenbergs direction, cool hand luke is held aloft by a stellar script and one of paul newman s most indelible performances. Screen legend, superstar, and the man with the most famous blue eyes in movie history, paul newman was born in 1925 in cleveland, ohio, the son of a successful sporting goods store owner. Empire rated it five stars out of five, declaring the movie one of newman s best performances. Max roby 2 episodes golden globe award for best supporting actor series, miniseries or television film primetime emmy award for outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries or a movie. Newman s distinguished career would be just the thing for this weeks total recall. Paul newman may be a beloved movie icon to those of us older than, say, 40. Movies starring paul newman the movie title stills. Nov 19, 2015 visit eddie at his website or at facebook.
They must have learned quickly because the next nearly 50 years featured sheer brilliance, and one memorable film characterization after another for the wonderful paul newman. He has the skills to do it, too, but over the course of the film he learns. Famous for his dashing looks and striking blue eyes, he is regarded as one of the most handsome men to have graced hollywood. Oct 01, 2008 paul newman s passing last weekend saddened film fans all over the world including your friends at rotten tomatoes, where we decided that a fond look back at mr. Paul leonard newman january 26, 1925 september 26, 2008 was an american actor, film director, producer, race car driver, indycar owner, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Paul newman played doug roberts and there was talk of strife between paul newman and steve mcqueen, who played the fire chief assigned to rescue the hapless individuals trapped in a highrise building. Not only did they know his famous baby blue eyes, but they also knew his acting credits. The hustler is my own favorite paul newman film, but hey, the list of classics. Although we all know paul newman as the actor with the intoxicating baby blue eyes, his path to fame wasnt always paved with success. He won best actor at the 1958 cannes film festival for this film. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. Its critical consensus states, though hampered by stuart rosenbergs direction, cool hand luke is held aloft by a stellar script and one of paul newmans most indelible performances. Paul newman was born in a suburb of cleveland in 1925. Some of his best works were seen in such classic films such as.
It was produced by ritt and newman s recently founded company, salem productions, and was their first film for paramount pictures. Paul newman remained a friend of the company until his death and discussed at numerous times possible productions in which he could star with his wife, joanne woodward. From paul newmans rolex daytona to buzz aldrins omega speedmaster, we take a look at the most timeless timepieces in history. Paul newman, in full paul leonard newman, born january 26, 1925, cleveland, ohio, u. Paul newman biography childhood, life achievements.
Movies starring paul newman the movie title stills collection. Paul newman, born in 1925, became a wellknown movie actor. Paul newman delivered dozens of great performances in films for parts of six decades, but among those great performances was the ability to. Screen legend, superstar, and the man with the most famous blue eyes in movie history, paul leonard newman was born on january 26, 1925, in cleveland, ohio, the second son of arthur sigmund newman died 1950 and theresa fetsko died 1982. Paul newman i 19252008 screen legend, superstar, and the man with the most famous blue eyes in movie history, paul leonard newman was born on january 26, 1925, in cleveland, ohio, the second son of theresa fetsko and arthur sigmund newman. He was also active in a number of philanthropic endeavors. Paul newman discussion news, rumors, gossip moviechat. His 20 greatest films, ranked worst to best, include the hustler, the verdict, the sting. Cars, in which he provides the voice to the old racer doc hudson.
In honor of his birthday, lets take a look back at 20 of newman s greatest movies, ranked worst to best. The 15 greatest paul newman movies rotten tomatoes. It helped that he had a winning lead in newman, who even at his most foulmouthed seems. Hud was filmed on location on the texas panhandle, including claude, texas. The top 20 paul newman films of all time the movie blog. The true story of paul newmans salad dressing neatorama. Empire rated it five stars out of five, declaring the movie one of newmans best performances. Well, this top 10 list is about his enormous contribution to movies. Paul newman wouldve celebrated his 95th birthday on january 26, 2020. From affairs to family feuds, the other side of hollywood. Brick pollitt paul newman, an alcoholic ex football player, drinks his days away and resists the affections of. Newman had the classic good looks of a movie star, but looked for more in a. Their memories and archival records have led me through the.
You liked this one better than half of the others, but, lets face it, it was a popcorn movie. Two of the worlds most gorgeous actors, paired in one of the best buddy films of all time, with a witty script and a light directorial hand. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by paul newman. Blessed with the most recognized piercing blue eyes in film history, good looks, remarkable talent, intelligence and humility, newman established himself as one of the greatest actors in film of all time. Hud is a 1963 american drama western film directed by martin ritt and starring paul newman, melvyn douglas and patricia neal. Sort paul newman movies by ultimate movie rankings umr score. Sort paul newman movies how they were received by critics and audiences. From paul newman s rolex daytona to buzz aldrins omega speedmaster, we take a look at the most timeless timepieces in history. The 10 best robert redford films in pictures film the.
The passing of any hollywood actor is hard to swallow, but its safe to say that the 2008 passing of paul newman shook the world. Tv screen legend, superstar, and the gentleman with the most famous blue view in movie history, paul newman was born in 1925 in cleveland, ohio, often the son of a successful sporting goods. Strong, newman and most other people tied to the 25minute movie are gone, but a few survive. The most famous watches worn by the most famous men. Dec 15, 2008 what are paul newman s most famous movies. Paul newman, american actor and director whose striking good looks, intelligence, and charisma became hallmarks in a film career that spanned more than 50 years, during which time he became known for his compelling performances of iconic antiheroes. Paul newman came to be known as one of the finest actors of his time with films like cool hand luke and the hustler. Brick pollitt paul newman, an alcoholic exfootball player, drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife, maggie dame elizabeth taylor.
Action sequence as disaffected spouses alfred and mary reallife couple paul newman and joanne woodward are arguing over her exbeau when the opportunity arises to rescue the grandson of a major financier felix aylmer, in mark robson s from the terrace, 1960. The hustler is my own favorite paul newman film, but hey, the list of classics for paul goes way beyond that. Paul newmans famous blue eyes glint even in the stark. Titles and typography from all feature films starring paul newman, from the long, hot summer 1958 to road to perdition 2002 movies starring paul newman. Paul leonard newman january 26, 1925 september 26, 2008 was an american actor, film. What was paul newmans highest grossing feature film answers. Newman bid farewell to feature films with this pixar animated adventure, which turned out to be the biggest financial hit of his career.
See more ideas about paul newman, paul newman joanne woodward and joanne woodward. Newman got his first big break with this 1956 boxing picture, based on the. Nominatedscreen actors guild award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a miniseries or television movie. Paul newmans passing last weekend saddened film fans all over the. The oscarwinning legend appeared in dozens of films throughout his lengthy career, but how many of those titles are classics. The actor, director, producer, race car driver, and philanthropist seemed to have it all, and everyone knew who he was. Paul newman movies list i wish, i could upload all paul newman movies, but however there is an option to watch paul newman full movies by visiting the relevant channels here in youtube. Sort by how many oscar nominations and how many oscar wins each paul newman movie received. The long, hot summer 1957, cat on a hot tin roof 1958, the hustler. His family owned and operated a small, lucrative sporting goods store that provided a. An incredible actor, with the most famous blue eyes since sinatra, he appeared in over 60 films, including some of the greatest movies ever. Ben quick cannes film festival award for best actor. Paul newman american actor born on january 26, 1925, died on september 26, 2008 paul leonard newman was an american actor, film director, entrepreneur, professional racing driver and team owner.
Neatorama presents a guest post from actor, comedian, and voiceover artist eddie deezen. He landed his first movie role in 1954, and paul donned his toga and took on the character of a greek artist in the infamous biblical drama, the silver chalice. He also started the newman s own food company, which donates all profits to. Brick pollitt paul newman, an alcoholic exfootball player, drinks his days away and resists the affections of. Cinema writers circle award for best foreign actor. An iconic rolex watch worn by paul newman in 1960s racing. Sep 11, 2015 our founder at his finest in movies, racing, business, and life. It was produced by ritt and newmans recently founded company, salem productions, and was their first film for paramount pictures. Golden globe award for most promising newcomer male. Paul newman was an academy awardwinning american actor, accomplished entrepreneur, professional race driver, activist, and philanthropist. Newman was named the most generous celebrity of 2008 by. He won and was nominated for numerous awards, winning an oscar for his performance in the 1986 film the color of money, a bafta award, a screen actors guild award, a cannes film festival award, an emmy award, and many. The 15 greatest paul newman movies newmans best movie lines. Apr 20, 20 the 10 best robert redford films in pictures.
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