Top 10 films by which to remember Paul Newman

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Paired with Robert Redford, Newman tore into his part as the folk outlaw Butch Cassidy and created an instant touchstone of the genre. That Newman lent his star to a film with criminal heroes was a revolutionary act for an actor of his stature at the time, and for that it’ll likely remain his best-remembered role.



The Sting (1973)
Robert Redford might have been the handsome younger con man, but Newman has rarely been more effortlessly charismatic than as the wisecracking swindler Henry Gondorff. Perhaps the breeziest best-picture winner ever, The Sting succeeds through all of its twists largely because of the natural charm and camaraderie of its two timeless co-stars.



Fort Apache the Bronx (1981)
Newman channels a tough Irish cop patrolling a bad neighborhood and second-guessing his every action. The film might have cause quite a scandal in the New York community, but critics say the gritty role was a return to form and the final scene with Rachel Ticotin a heartbreaking standout.



Road to Perdition (2002)
His last Oscar-nominated role (and final theatrical performance), Newman's gravitas lent this 1920s mob saga some much-needed emotional weight. Be it playing piano with his surrogate son Tom Hanks or his deeply affecting line reading of "I'm glad it's you," his scenes were a vital backbone to the film.