When I think of Newman, I immediately think of Seinfeld. Of course you know Newman. Even if you barely know Seinfeld you know Newman.
Even though Paul Newman isn't the Newman from Seinfeld, he too was a pop culture phenomenon. Unfortunately, this September 26th, 2008 Paul Newman passed away at age 83 as a result of Cancer. He was an amazing humanitarian, Academy Award winning actor and to boot a wine enthusiast.He is most well known for his film Career from the 60's well into the 90's and he also starred in Road To Perdition in 2002. Not only was Paul Newman a Movie Star, he was also an avid entrepreneur, philanthropist, had a deep passion for theatre, car racing, political activism, food and also served in the US Army in World War 2.
Newman was very philanthropic and truly believed in giving back to the community. In fact over his lifetime he donated over 250 Million Dollars to such organizations such as The Hole in the Wall Gang, which is a Summer camp for seriously ill children.
Newman was very philanthropic and truly believed in giving back to the community. In fact over his lifetime he donated over 250 Million Dollars to such organizations such as The Hole in the Wall Gang, which is a Summer camp for seriously ill children.
Newman, The Entrepreneur also Founded with Newman's Own Food Company
. Which included items such as Salad Dressing, Popcorn, lemonade and pasta sauce, just to name a few. For More on Newman's Own Food Company visit www.newmansown.comPaul Newman Vino?
Paul Newman is amazing. He left doing his best to make the world a better place, and he has made many a lives healthier by producing his own wine, (both red and white). Yes, Paul Newman has made his own Vino. Because acting just isn't the same without a great bottle of wine to enjoy with a well directed drama! This wine has yet to be released, but you can drink the wine before it gets released at Our Celebrity Wine Tutored Tasting at the 2008 Gourmet Food and Wine Show. Click Here to Buy Tickets
Paul Newman, You were an inspiration and you will be greatly missed. Your vision statement "Shameless Exploitation in Pursuit of the Common Good," should be more widely adopted to truly improve the quality of life around the globe.
Cheers to you my friend! You will be greatly missed.
*The YouTube Video below is a snipit of Paul Newman's Bio from the Biography Channel
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To learn more about Paul Newman - visit Wikipedia here
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To ready the Toronto Star Article about the passing of Paul Newman click here
Paul Newman Films Include:
(Exodus (1960), The Hustler (1961), Hud (1963), Harper (1966), Hombre (1967), Cool Hand Luke (1967), The Towering Inferno (1974), Slap Shot (1977) and The Verdict (1982). *
He teamed with fellow actor Robert Redford and director George Roy Hill for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973). *
He appeared with his wife, Joanne Woodward, in the feature films The Long, Hot Summer (1958), Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!, (1958), From the Terrace (1960), Paris Blues (1961), A New Kind of Love (1963), Winning (1969), WUSA (1970), The Drowning Pool (1975), Harry & Son (1984) and Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (1990). *
