1. Name Paul Newman’s debut film of 1954, in which he played a Greek artisan who makes an ornate holder for the goblet employed by Jesus at the Last Supper. The reviews were so bad Newman actually took out a full-page advert in a trade paper, apologising to film-goers for his performance.
The Silver Chalice
2. For which 1956 film did his producer Charles Schnee and director Robert Wise give him what they called a "Noscar” when he failed to receive an Oscar nomination?
Somebody Up There Likes Me
3. For which 1958 film did Paul Newman receive his first Oscar nomination for playing a bitter, alcoholic former star athlete opposite Elizabeth Taylor?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
4. With which 1968 film about a repressed school teacher did Paul Newman make his directorial debut?
Rachel Rachel
5. Name the production company that Paul Newman founded in 1971 along with Sidney Poitier, Barbra Streisand and Steve McQueen.
First Artists
6. Paul Newman was nominated for nine acting Academy Awards in five different decades – 50’s, 60’s, 80’s, 90’s and finally in 2002. Which 1986 film fetched him his one and only acting Oscar?
The Color of Money
7. Along with Peter O'Toole, Al Pacino, Bing Crosby and Cate Blanchett, Paul Newman shares a rare distinction to be nominated for an Oscar twice for playing the same role in two separate films. What was the role and the two films?
Fast Eddie Felson in The Hustler (1961) and The Color of Money (1986)
8. What unique Oscar distinction does Paul Newman share with Frank Sinatra?
The only other actor to win an Actor Academy Award (1986) , a Humanitarian Academy Award (1993) and a Special Honorary Academy Award (1985)
9. Students of Princeton University and some other American colleges observe an annual tradition of Newman’s Day when they down 24 beers in 24 hours. This celebration is allegedly based on a Paul Newman character from one of his fims. Name the film.
Cool Hand Luke
10. In 1958 Paul Newman married Joanne Woodward and their 50 year long marriage is one of the most celebrated and longest matrimonial unions in the otherwise fickle Hollywood relationships. They acted together in 10 films. Name their first film together which led to Paul Newman divorcing his first wife Jackie Witte followed by their marriage.
The Long Hot Summer
The Silver Chalice
2. For which 1956 film did his producer Charles Schnee and director Robert Wise give him what they called a "Noscar” when he failed to receive an Oscar nomination?
Somebody Up There Likes Me
3. For which 1958 film did Paul Newman receive his first Oscar nomination for playing a bitter, alcoholic former star athlete opposite Elizabeth Taylor?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
4. With which 1968 film about a repressed school teacher did Paul Newman make his directorial debut?
Rachel Rachel
5. Name the production company that Paul Newman founded in 1971 along with Sidney Poitier, Barbra Streisand and Steve McQueen.
First Artists
6. Paul Newman was nominated for nine acting Academy Awards in five different decades – 50’s, 60’s, 80’s, 90’s and finally in 2002. Which 1986 film fetched him his one and only acting Oscar?
The Color of Money
7. Along with Peter O'Toole, Al Pacino, Bing Crosby and Cate Blanchett, Paul Newman shares a rare distinction to be nominated for an Oscar twice for playing the same role in two separate films. What was the role and the two films?
Fast Eddie Felson in The Hustler (1961) and The Color of Money (1986)
8. What unique Oscar distinction does Paul Newman share with Frank Sinatra?
The only other actor to win an Actor Academy Award (1986) , a Humanitarian Academy Award (1993) and a Special Honorary Academy Award (1985)
9. Students of Princeton University and some other American colleges observe an annual tradition of Newman’s Day when they down 24 beers in 24 hours. This celebration is allegedly based on a Paul Newman character from one of his fims. Name the film.
Cool Hand Luke
10. In 1958 Paul Newman married Joanne Woodward and their 50 year long marriage is one of the most celebrated and longest matrimonial unions in the otherwise fickle Hollywood relationships. They acted together in 10 films. Name their first film together which led to Paul Newman divorcing his first wife Jackie Witte followed by their marriage.
The Long Hot Summer
