Paul Newman co-founded a food company with author A. E. Hotchner.
Aaron Edward `` A. E. '' Hotchner ( born June 28 , 1917 ) is an American editor , novelist , playwright , and biographer . Newman 's Own is a food company founded by actor Paul Newman and author A.E. Hotchner in 1982 . Paul Newman . 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 .