A New York-based freelance writer traces the life and award-winning career of Paul Newman (1925-2008), known for such films as Cool Hand Luke (1967), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Color of Money (1986), and Cars (2006, in which he had a voice role). Chapters are also devoted to his roles as businessman, philanthropist, and activist. The biography includes a timeline of events in Newman's life; list of his works as an actor, producer, director, and writer; b&w photos; and a selected bibliography. This is part of a series developed for high school students and public libraries. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)