• Classic American actor and philanthropist Paul Newman's iconic roles have included Brick Pollitt in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, "Fast" Eddie Felson in The Hustler, Luke Jackson in Cool Hand Luke and Butch Cassidy in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. After a number of nominations over the years, Newman finally won a Best Actor Oscar when he reprised his role as "Fast" Eddie in 1986's The Color of Money.

• 1. Given name: Paul Leonard Newman
  2. Born: January 26, 1925
  3. Died: September 26, 2008
  4. Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
  5. Spouse: Actress Joanne Woodward
  6. Children: Five
  7. Awards: 1 Oscar, 1 Emmy, 2 Golden Globes
  8. Founder: Newman/Haas Racing
  9. Holds record as the oldest race car driver in a sanctioned race (70)
  10. Founder: Newman's Own
  11. All Newman's Own profits go to charity
  12. Newman's Own donations have reached the $220 million-plus mark
  13. Served in the U.S. Navy in World War II
  14. His color blindness kept him from being a pilot

• A Legend Dies

  Paul Newman lost his 18 month battle with cancer the evening of September 26, 2008 while surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Joanne Woodward and five children.Telegraph: Paul Newman (September 27, 2008)

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