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10 Defining Moments in the Life of Gene Hackman

United States of America
Actor,Novelist,Marine
Born: 1930-01-30 (US·California·San Bernardino)
Age:95(deceased 2025-02-26)

Gene Hackman is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile roles in films like 'The French Connection' and 'Unforgiven'. He retired from acting in 2004.

1947-00-00

Joined the United States Marine Corps

Enlisted and served in the United States Marine Corps.

Military Service

1956-00-00

Started Acting Career

Began pursuing acting after military service.

Career Start

1958-00-00

Off-Broadway Debut

Made his Off-Broadway debut, marking an early stage in his acting career.

Theater

1963-00-00

Broadway Debut

Debuted on Broadway in 'Children from Their Games'.

Theater

1967-00-00

Breakthrough Role in 'Bonnie and Clyde'

Gained significant recognition for his role in the film 'Bonnie and Clyde'.

Film

1971-00-00

Won Academy Award for 'The French Connection'

Received the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'The French Connection'.

Award

1978-00-00

Starred in 'Superman'

Played the iconic villain Lex Luthor in the film 'Superman'.

Film

1992-00-00

Won Second Academy Award for 'Unforgiven'

Won his second Academy Award, this time for Best Supporting Actor in 'Unforgiven'.

Award

2003-00-00

Received Cecil B. DeMille Award

Honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards.

Award

2004-00-00

Retired from Acting

Officially announced his retirement from acting.

Retirement

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