Paul Newman
ActingAbout Paul Newman
Paul Leonard Newman (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008) was an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, professional racing driver, auto racing team owner, and auto racing enthusiast. He won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for best actor for his performance in the 1986 Martin Scorsese film The Color of Money and eight other nominations, three Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Cannes Film Festival Award, an Emmy award, and many honorary awards. He also won several national championships as a driver in Sports Car Club of America road racing, and his race teams won several championships in open wheel IndyCar racing. Newman was a co-founder of Newman's Own, a food company from which Newman donated all post-tax profits and royalties to charity.
Paul Newman Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Newman reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Newman's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Paul Newman's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dale, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Newman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Newman's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Newman has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Paul Newman, Behind Blue Eyes | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | kid 90 | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth | Self(archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Steve McQueen: American Icon | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Cars 3 | Doc Hudson (voice) (archive sound) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Best of Enemies | Self (archival) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Tab Hunter Confidential | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Waking Sleeping Beauty | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Meerkats | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dale | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cars | Doc Hudson (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Roving Mars | Self (Introduction) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Who Needs Sleep? | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Our Town | Stage Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Road to Perdition | John Rooney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Super Speedway | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Nobody's Fool | Sully Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Hudsucker Proxy | Sidney J. Mussburger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | Dave (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Color of Money | Eddie Felson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Verdict | Frank Galvin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Absence of Malice | Michael Colin Gallagher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Fort Apache, the Bronx | Murphy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Slap Shot | Reggie 'Reg' Dunlop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Silent Movie | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Towering Inferno | Doug Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Sting | Henry Gondorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean | Judge Roy Bean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sometimes a Great Notion | Hank Stamper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid | Butch Cassidy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Cool Hand Luke | Luke Jackson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hombre | John Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Torn Curtain | Michael Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Harper | Lew Harper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | What a Way to Go! | Larry Flint | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Prize | Andrew Craig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Hud | Hud Bannon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sweet Bird of Youth | Chance Wayne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Paris Blues | Ram Bowen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Hustler | Eddie Felson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Exodus | Ari Ben Canaan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | From the Terrace | David Alfred Eaton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Young Philadelphians | Anthony Judson Lawrence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | Brick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Long, Hot Summer | Ben Quick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Somebody Up There Likes Me | Rocky Graziano | Hit | Similar → |
Paul Newman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Newman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Newman is "Dale" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Newman acted in?
Paul Newman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Newman?
Other notable films include "Super Speedway", "The Sting", and "Paul Newman, Behind Blue Eyes".