Paul Newman

Paul Newman Net Worth

Paul Newman net worth: Paul Newman was an American actor, producer, director, philanthropist and entrepreneur who had a worth of $80 million at the time of his death. Paul Newman acquired his net worth from a life-long career as an actor, film director professional racing driver and entrepreneur of the Newman's Own food label. "The Cat on the Hot Tin Roof", "The Color of Money" and "Cool Hand Luke" were just a few of his many appearances on the big screen. For his contribution as a film actor, Newman won a string of awards including two Academy Awards (with 11 nominations), four Golden Globes, and one Emmy. An auto racing enthusiast, Newman was a professional racer, winning several championships. He was also an auto race team leader, helping his team win several championships in the open wheel indyCar racing league. In his later years, Newman founded an organic food company, Newman's Own, in which all post tax profits goes to charity. As of this writing, the company has donated over $500 million to charity. His road to success spanned back to the 1950, when he appeared in the motion picture, Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956). Newman became one of the biggest stars of the 60s and 70s. Newman also directed four films which starred his wife Jane Woodward. Newman's last role was in the 2002 film, "Road to Perdition" co-starring Tom Hanks. Six years later, Newman died of lung cancer at the age of 83.