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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

Photos

My Portrait of Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman, 'Marooned' 1969
Gene Hackman, 'Marooned' 1969
Gene Hackman and 'Escape from Andersonvi...
Gene Hackman at Book Signing, Borders
Gene Hackman

My Portrait of Gene Hackman

"My Portrait of Gene Hackman" by The PIX-JOCKEY (visual fantasist) is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/. 

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