Paul Newman is Retiring
For the last fifty years, Paul Newman has been what I consider to be a perfect screen actor. He has never lost his sex appeal, going from young pretty boy to older, distinguished gentleman. He has never lost his talents, having earned 10 Oscar nominations, the first for one of his earliest starring roles and the last for his most recent on-screen performance (only one of the noms led to a win). Additionally he has always been, to me, the epitome of what a classy movie star is, particularly due to his extremely generous charity work.
Now the 81-year-old actor is calling it quits. After one more film, that is. "The last hurrah," he says. Though he hasn't appeared in a feature film since The Road to Perdition four years ago, he can currently be heard voicing a '51 Hudson Hornet in Cars. "It's time. When it's time to get out, it's time to get out," he told the Associated Press. Newman is pretty sure of what his last film will be, but he isn't saying just yet. I'm wondering if it might be the adaptation of A Walk in the Woods that has been discussed as a reunion project for him and Robert Redford.
If you were in charge of picking his last role, what would you choose?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
6-16-2006 @ 8:35PM
elna said...
Paul Newman is a great actor and a great human being. He will be missed.
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6-17-2006 @ 4:37AM
Alex said...
I think he might make a great Bond Villain.
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6-17-2006 @ 1:29PM
Lee said...
The humanitarian effort made by Paul Newman has never been surpassed by any other Hollywood actor, living or dead. My hats to you, Mr. Newman!
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6-17-2006 @ 3:02PM
Mariel said...
He has been greatly admired throughout his career, way before Robert Redford. Great actor, great human being.
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6-17-2006 @ 4:08PM
Carolyn said...
When he was born, they threw away the mold. A great actor and human being. Even if he retires, may he be among us for a long time. The new bunch of actors could take a lesson from him.
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6-17-2006 @ 5:43PM
Lee Stevens said...
What can you say about,Mr Paul Newman, Butch Cassidy,The Sting, Newmans Own , The Hole in the Wall Gang, he's just an incredibly good actor who has given so much back.He set the bar for high achievement with grace, style, dignity and unparralled generosity. Thank You
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6-18-2006 @ 3:40AM
Michelle Galerkin said...
Paul Newman is a precious treasure. In his 81 years he has smouldered on the big screen, fired up the racetrack, set the standard for marital longevity with sweet Joanne, worked with the United Nations for worldwide disarmament, established the Newman's Own empire and donated millions to charity, raised a fabulous family, and established numerous camps all over the world for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Every endeavor is handles with his own brand of humbleness and class. I am endeared and indebted to him forever. God Bless Paul Newman .
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6-18-2006 @ 8:40AM
Ajay Shroff said...
God Bless you Paul. Thanks for everything.
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6-18-2006 @ 9:45AM
peggy overman said...
IM 82 AND YOUR LOOKING PRETTY GOOD THEY TALK AS IF YOUR DIEING FOR GOD SAKES UR JUST STEPPING BACK IF UR LIKE ME YOUR HEAD IS FINE THE OLD BODS GIVING OUT HANG IN THERE
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