In a career that spanned decades, Gene Hackman blazed his own path into movie history, playing iconic characters in classic movies including “The French Connection,” “Bonnie and Clyde,” “Superman,” “Hoosiers” and more critically acclaimed films.
Hackman, his wife and dog were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. He was 95.
NBC’s Joe Fryer shares a look back at the actor’s prolific career for TODAY.
Gene Hackman, the esteemed actor renowned for his versatility and commanding screen presence, passed away at 95.
Gene Hackman, the esteemed actor renowned for his versatility and commanding screen presence, passed away at 95. Born on January 30, 1930, in San Bernardino, California, Hackman’s acting career spanned over four decades.
He earned two Academy Awards: Best Actor for “The French Connection” (1971) and Best Supporting Actor for “Unforgiven” (1992).
His portrayal of complex characters in films like “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967), “The Conversation” (1974), and as Lex Luthor in the “Superman” series solidified his status as a Hollywood legend.