Turner Classic Movies is celebrating the 100th birthday of Paul Newman on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
Starting at noon on Sunday, Jan. 26, TCM will show six of Newman’s films, including Hud and Cool Hand Luke. Newman was born on Jan. 26, 1925, and died in 2008.
Below is the schedule of Paul Newman’s films for Jan. 26 on TCM; all times are Eastern. You can also find the schedule at: TCM Schedule
- Rachel, Rachel – 12:00 pm. 1968, A small town teacher tries to overcome her shyness. Directed by Paul Newman and starring Joanne Woodward. 1h 41m. Rachel, Rachel has a 7.1 rating on IMDB.
- Somebody Up There Likes Me – 2:00 pm. 1956. True story of boxer Rocky Graziano’s rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ. Starring Paul Newman. Somebody Up There Likes Me has a 7.5 rating on IMDB.
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – 4:00 pm. 1958. A dying plantation owner tries to help his alcoholic son solve his problems. Starring Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a 7.9 rating on IMDB.
- Hud – 6:00 pm. 1963. An amoral modern rancher clashes with his rigid father. Starring Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal. Hud has a 7.8 rating on IMDB.
- Cool Hand Luke 8:00 pm. 1967. A free-spirited convict refuses to conform to chain-gang life. Starring Paul Newman, George Kennedy. Cool Hand Luke has an 8.0 rating on IMDB.
- Nobody’s Fool 10:15 pm. 1994. Donald “Sully” Sullivan is a sixty-year-old construction worker living in North Bath, New York. Sullivan has no steady work, no love and no money. Estranged for years from his family, he suddenly finds himself face-to-face with his son Peter, an out-of-work college professor with a turbulent marriage. Starring Paul Newman, Bruce Willis. Nobody’s Fool has a 7.3 rating on IMDB.
More Paul Newman Movies
In addition to TCM, many of Newman’s films and TV appearances are available on
A documentary mini series about Newman and his wife, Joanne Woodward, is available online. “The Last Movie Stars,” released in 2022, is available on Max (requires subscription).
Paul Newman’s Life and Career
Paul Leonard Newman, born on January 26, 1925, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, was a man of many talents. He was an Oscar-winning actor, film director, racing car driver, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.
His striking good looks, intelligence, and charisma made him a screen legend, and his contributions to both the arts and society left an indelible mark on the world.
Early Life and Education
Newman’s interest in theater began at a young age. By the age of 10, he was already performing in stage productions. He attended Kenyon College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in drama and economics in 1949. After college, he toured with several summer stock companies before attending the Yale School of Drama.
Acting Career
Newman’s Broadway debut came in 1953 with the play “Picnic,” where he met his future wife, actress Joanne Woodward. His first starring role in a film was in “The Silver Chalice” (1954), but it was his performance in “The Hustler” (1961) that truly launched his career. Over the years, he starred in numerous iconic films, including “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969), “The Sting” (1973), and “The Color of Money” (1986), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship
Beyond his acting career, Newman was a dedicated philanthropist. In 1982, he co-founded Newman’s Own, a food company that donated all post-tax profits and royalties to charity. As of 2021, these donations totaled over $570 million. He also founded the SeriousFun Children’s Network in 1988, providing camps for children with serious illnesses.
Personal Life
Newman was married twice. His first marriage was to Jackie Witte, with whom he had three children. He later married Joanne Woodward in 1958, and they had three children together. Newman passed away on September 26, 2008, at the age of 83.
Complete TCM Schedule, Highlights
For TCM schedules and more information see the links below.
- TCM Schedule for Today
- TCM Highlights for January 2025
- TCM Alphabetical List of January 2025 Films
- TCM star of the month: George Raft
- TCM Schedule for This Month
- TCM YouTube Channel
Below is a trailer for Cool Hand Luke (showing Jan. 26 on TCM).
More Paul Newman Movies
In addition to TCM, many of Newman’s films and TV appearances are available on
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