The star of “The French Connection” took the leap into acting at the Pasadena Playhouse, launching a five-decade career.

By The Associated Press Gruff in demeanor yet much beloved, Gene Hackman was one of the finest actors of his generation. The ...

As details slowly emerged about the death in New Mexico of legendary actor Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner whose career ...

Oscar winner Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead at their ...

His superb body of work includes 'Bonnie and Clyde,' 'I Never Sang for My Father,' 'The Conversation,' 'Hoosiers' and ...

Hollywood paid tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog in their New Mexico ...

Gruff in demeanor yet much beloved, Gene Hackman was one of the finest actors of his generation. The 95-year-old actor was ...

Hackman looked like your formidable uncle, or the foreman down at the plant, or the chief of the local fire department. On ...

Gene Hackman had a rugged, dominating and commanding presence on screen, known for his emotionally honest, raw and fierce ...

Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning 'Unforgiven' and 'French Connection' actor who was an onscreen fixture for 40 years, has died ...

Gene Hackman, who died at age 95, starred in some of the most critically acclaimed movies ever, including "The French ...

Gene Hackman died alongside his wife, Betsy, in February 2025 and is survived by his children. Meet the legendary star’s kids ...