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
1947-00-00
Joined the United States Marine Corps
Enlisted and served in the United States Marine Corps.
Military Service
1956-00-00
1956-00-00
Started Acting Career
Began pursuing acting after military service.
Career Start
1958-00-00
1958-00-00
Off-Broadway Debut
Made his Off-Broadway debut, marking an early stage in his acting career.
Theater
1963-00-00
1963-00-00
Broadway Debut
Debuted on Broadway in 'Children from Their Games'.
Theater
1967-00-00
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
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
1978-00-00
Starred in 'Superman'
Played the iconic villain Lex Luthor in the film 'Superman'.
Film
1992-00-00
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
2003-00-00
Received Cecil B. DeMille Award
Honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards.
Award
2004-00-00
2004-00-00
Retired from Acting
Officially announced his retirement from acting.
Retirement