Paul Newman - the Brad Pitt of his time?

Brad Pitt should be so lucky to be included in the same category as Paul Newman or Robert Redford who are far better actors and didn't rely on their looks to garner great roles. Also, Paul and Robert were able to stay away from the gossip columns by living away from Hollywood and raising their families in other parts of the country. Paul lives in Connecticut with his wife today and friends of mine who live near them say they shop and socialize just like any other person.

That is a good comparison, but also is Robert Redford. Most people overlook that Brad Pitt is a good actor. Women see his body and his smile and eyes, and I have heard some say it doesn't matter how he acts. Men get jealous and say he's just a body that women go gaga over. Like Paul Newman and Robert Redford, he has both the good looks and is a good actor. He has had parts in a wide variety of movies, and isn't one to play it safe and just do the beefcake parts. I would love to see Brad Pitt in movies like Cool Hand Luke or The Hustler. How about Brad Pitt playing a part like Newman did in Somebody up there Likes Me as Rocky Graciano. The way that Paul Newman aged gracefully says a lot about him. He was one of the hunks of his time, but also a serious actor, so I would agree yes he was one who could be called the Brad Pitt of his time.