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Paul Leonard Newman ( January 26 , 1925 -- September 26 , 2008 ) was an American actor , IndyCar driver , entrepreneur , and philanthropist . He was a co-founder of Newman 's Own , a food company from which he donated all post-tax profits and royalties to charity . He was also a co-founder of Safe Water Network , a nonprofit that develops sustainable drinking water solutions for those in need .