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Paul Newman

American actor (1925–2008)

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Occupation

Television actor

Born in

Shaker Heights

Born

January 26, 1925

Zodiac

Aquarius

30,560

days lived

83

age at death

Born
January 26, 1925 in 🇺🇸Shaker Heights
Died
September 26, 2008 (aged 83)
Zodiac
♒︎Aquarius·ox 🐂
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Paul Leonard Newman was an American actor, filmmaker, racecar driver, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He has been described as "one of the last of the great 20th-century movie stars". He was the recipient of numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, seven Golden Globe Awards, an Actor Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Silver Bear for Best Actor, a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, and nominations for two Grammy Awards and a Tony Award. Along with his Best Actor Academy Award win, Newman also received the Academy Honorary Award and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

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2008
Day 30,559
Age 83

Death of Paul Newman

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Sep 26, 2008

Paul Newman dies at age 83 from lung cancer.

1988
Day 22,985
Age 62

Founded SeriousFun Children's Network

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Jan 1, 1988

Newman founded the SeriousFun Children's Network (formerly Hole in the Wall Gang Camp).

1987
Day 22,620
Age 61

Academy Award for Best Actor

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Jan 1, 1987

Wins Academy Award for Best Actor in 'The Color of Money'.

1986
Day 22,255
Age 60

Honorary Academy Award

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Jan 1, 1986

Received an Honorary Academy Award for his career achievements.

1982
Day 20,794
Age 56

Newman's Own Foundation

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Jan 1, 1982

Founds Newman's Own, Inc., a food company, all profits to charity.

1978
Day 19,656
Age 53

Death of Scott Newman

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Nov 20, 1978

Newman's son, Scott, dies from a drug overdose.

1958
Day 12,056
Age 33

Marriage to Joanne Woodward

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Jan 29, 1958

Marries actress Joanne Woodward.

1954
Day 10,567
Age 28

First Film Role

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Jan 1, 1954

Newman's first film role in 'The Silver Chalice'.

1953
Day 10,251
Age 28

Broadway Debut in 'Picnic'

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Feb 19, 1953

Makes his Broadway debut in 'Picnic'.

1952
Day 9,836
Age 26

Begins studying at the Actors Studio

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Jan 1, 1952

Enrolls at the Actors Studio to hone his craft.

1950
Day 9,106
Age 24

Birth of Scott Newman

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Jan 1, 1950

His first child, Scott Newman, is born.

1949
Day 9,101
Age 24

Marriage to Jackie Witte

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Dec 27, 1949

Marries Jackie Witte, his first wife.

Day 8,741
Age 23

Kenyon College Graduation

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Jan 1, 1949

Graduates from Kenyon College with a BA in Drama and Economics.

1943
Day 6,549
Age 17

Naval Service

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Jan 1, 1943

Serves in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Day 6,549
Age 17

Ohio University

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Jan 1, 1943

Briefly attends Ohio University before being expelled.

1925
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Age 0

Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio

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Jan 26, 1925

Paul Newman is born in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

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Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio

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Jan 26, 1925

Born to Arthur and Theresa Newman.