Remembering the Best Leading Man Ever

Born	Paul Leonard Newman January 26, 1925(1925-01-26) Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died	September 26, 2008 (aged 83) Westport, Connecticut, USA
Years active	1952 - 2008
Spouse(s)	Jackie Witte (1949–1958) Joanne Woodward (1958–2008)

I grew up in a family wherein we were surrounded by movies (from the classics to the present), musicals, plays and everything else in between. I'm blessed in that sense that I got to see how things were and how it has evolved into what it is today. Most of us in the family were not just passive observers but we have come to a deep appreciation for such arts.

Paul Newman was always my favorite leading man. He was always consistent and his roles were so diverse and memorable. My favorite was, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with Elizabeth Taylor.

Not only was he the best leading man on screen, but also off screen. I remember years back he was quoted when asked if he ever had the urge to cheat on his wife, Joanne. After all, just look at him. Hello! Even during his last years he was still as dashing and handsome as ever. He answered, "Why eat hamburgers when you can have steak at home?"

His charity works have become so widespread that when you walk into supermarkets in the Philippines, Paul Newman products can be found. All profits after taxes from these products go directly to charity. I'm a big fan of his salad dressings, snacks and mints :)

If you try to type his name on google and yahoo, this guy has a biography like no other. He was the first. Before the Brad Pitts, Tom Cruises, George Clooneys. Paul Newman was in a league on his own. I don't think anyone can reach the height that he has set.