Paul Newman was one of the most handsome and talented Hollywood actors to enthrall audiences from the 1950s onwards.

Most importantly he also maintained the reputation of being Hollywood's most faithful husband with his famous quote, "Why go out for hamburger when you have steak at home?"

He seemed totally devoted to his wife of many years Joanne Woodward and children. He even set up a foundation for drug abuse prevention in memory of his son Scott Newman who died from a an accidental drug overdose in 1978.

New York, Apr 19 : A new biography of Paul Newman describes the Oscar-winner as a hot-headed alcoholic and a womaniser- a side of his personality not many are aware of.

Shawn Levy''s `Paul Newman: A Life', has revealed that Newman once used to wear a bottle opener on a chain around his neck, and gulped down "beer after beer after beer, a case or more a day," and then went on to have the hard stuff, usually scotch.

Washington, Feb 25 : Hollywood legend Paul Newman was given a posthumous honour on Tuesday as the U. S. House of Representatives approved a resolution recognizing the actor''s life and achievements.

The move was introduced by Rep. Steve Cohen, a Democrat from Tennessee, who introduced the move honouring the Oscar winner on the House floor in Washington.

Newman lost his battle with cancer in September last year, reports Contactmusic.

Jim Jordan, a Republican from the actor''s native state of Ohio, was among the House members to pay tribute to Newman.