Paul Newman

Paul Newman is considered one of the coolest actors of all time, however he also had a range of acting ability that others did not. He could do drama and comedy, be likable or rebellious. He showed this skill in films like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Hustler, Hud, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and The Verdict. He came in the wave of young actors including James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Monty Clift. However, importantly his long career lasted well into the 2000s with performances in films like The Road to Perdition and Cars. Furthermore, his Hollywood marriage to actress Joanne Woodward lasted over 50 years which is almost unprecedented in that community. I think the reason Paul Newman was so successful in film was due partly in his good looks and skills as an actor. He also played some characters that were simply hard to dislike and we just wanted to root for a Luke Jackson or Butch Cassidy.