Paul Leonard Newman was born in January of 1925, the second son of Arthur and Theresa (nee' Fetsko) Newman in Cleveland, Ohio. The Newmans were a well-to-do family and Paul grew up in a nice home in Shaker Heights. Newman's father, the son of Jewish immigrants from Poland and Hungary, was the owner of a highly successful sporting goods store...See full bio »
1995The 67th Annual Academy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role/Presenter: Best Cinematography/In 'Cabin Boy' Audition Reel
Once I started taking drama classes, I asked myself why I had ever wasted so much time on a football team.
See more »
Trivia:
When Premiere Magazine does a list of 24 Great Performances from each year, they often ask the actors who their idols are. Newman has been the most frequently cited idol so far.
See more »
Trademark:
His movies often reflect his political views
See more »