January 26, 1925 – Actor and racing driver Paul Newman is born
Paul Newman with his sleeper VW
Paul Newman was an American actor, film director, and entrepreneur, as well as a passionate auto racing enthusiast. He was born on this day in 1925 in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Newman began his acting career in the 1950s and went on to star in over 50 films, including "The Hustler," "Cool Hand Luke," and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." He was nominated for an Academy Award eight times and won once, for his role in "The Color of Money."
In addition to his successful acting career, Newman was also an avid auto racing enthusiast, a passion sparked by his role in the film "Winning." He began racing in the early 1970s and quickly made a name for himself on the track. He competed in various racing series, including the Sports Car Club of America's Trans-A...
