Paul Newman

2008 July 18
by Barker

Paul Newman

Paul Newman is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors to ever appear on film. He has never put in a bad performance (but that’s not to say all of the films he has been in have deserved his presence). Personal favourites of mine are The Verdict where his performance as the washed up ambulance-chaser was surely the one he deserved the Oscar for, Absence of Malice with it’s brilliant finale and Nobody’s Fool which is just a great humanist performance. None of these are amongst his best known films and they are all examples of the mature actor. His earlier, more testosterone charged performances, in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Hud were also brilliant. Newman is a great humanitarian and his generous efforts for charity are second to none. To me he encapsulates everything that is good about America. So I was very sad to hear of his illness recently and I for one wish him a speedy recovery.

4 Responses leave one →
  1. 2008 July 26
    Lisa permalink

    I’ve loved Paul for years.
    My favorites are COOL HAND LUKE and THE LONG HOT SUMMER.
    I will be very sad when he leaves this world….if it is before me that is.
    One thing for sure, he will never be forgotten.

    WE LOVE YOU, PAUL!!

  2. 2008 July 26

    I don’t know why but I like his later films. I think Nobody’s Fool is my favourite.

  3. 2008 August 29
    Margie Rose permalink

    I think Paul will always be the most handson and sexiest man ever, today he still got it :) i dont have a favorate as long as he’s in them their all good,I dont think anybody could ever take his place, even when God calls him he will always remain in our hearts and his movies will never leave my collection shelf. Paul kisses and huggs for you xoxoxoxoxxoxxoxo

  4. 2009 January 10

    Paul Newman is a legend for his work in movies, and he’s a stud for all his work outside of movies

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