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Gene Hackman, Tough Guy

Critic’s Appreciation: Gene Hackman, a Tough Guy With Infinite Nuance and Boundless Range

From his signature roles in ‘The French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ to stunners like ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘Night Moves’ and ‘The Conversation’ and forays into comedy like ‘The Birdcage’ and ‘The Royal Tenenbaums,

BBC · 1d

Gene Hackman: One of Hollywood's greatest 'tough guys'

Gene Hackman, who has died aged 95, started his acting career later in life but became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. The US actor, his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and their dog were found dead at their home in Santa Fe,

Vulture · 20h

Gene Hackman’s Absolute Power

See the 1995 Western The Quick and the Dead, a film packed with insinuating smiles, especially the scene where Hackman’s despot sheriff, John Herod, warns Sharon Stone’s vengeful gunfighter to leave town,

TODAY on MSN · 1d

Remembering Gene Hackman: A look back at his life and legacy

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.

Gene Hackman’s most iconic movie roles

The Hollywood Reporter · 10h

Gene Hackman’s 10 Best Scenes: From ‘Superman’ to ‘Unforgiven’

The Birdcage (1996): Arguably Hackman’s best comedic performance, Hackman plays a conservative Republican senator whose daughter is marrying into a family led by two gay men. In this scene, Nathan Lane and Robin Williams sneak Hackman’s character out of a club in drag as the senator goes from feeling incredibly awkward to rather comfortable.

Showbiz Cheat Sheet on MSN · 18h

Where to Stream Gene Hackman’s Most Iconic Movies

Actor Gene Hackman has died at age 95. The star of films such as The Royal Tenenbaums and The Poseidon Adventure was discovered deceased at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Feb. 26, along with his wife, musician Betsy Arakawa, 63, and one of their dogs.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Gene Hackman's most memorable movie roles: 'The French Connection,' 'Superman' and more

Gene Hackman, the versatile actor whose death was confirmed Thursday, played a range of characters from a paranoid wiretapper to a Superman villain.

Gene Hackman, Clint Eastwood

Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 20h

Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Nathan Lane, and more remember Gene Hackman: 'One of the all time greatest'

Morgan Freeman, Nathan Lane, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more who shared the screen with Gene Hackman are paying tribute to the Hollywood legend: 'One of the all time greatest.'

USA Today · 1d

Viola Davis, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood and more pay tribute to Gene Hackman

Francis Ford Coppola, Tom Hanks and more are paying tribute to Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, "one of the true giants of the screen."

BBC · 20h

Gene Hackman's daughters and Clint Eastwood lead tributes to star

Morgan Freeman describes the actor as "incredibly gifted" while Clint Eastwood said he was "extremely saddened" by the news.

Gene Hackman, Found Dead

INSIDER on MSN · 2h

Affidavit reveals new details of how Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home in New Mexico, alongside their dog. Hackman was known for roles in "Bonnie and Clyde," "Superman," and "The French Connection."

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 21h

Gene Hackman and His Wife Found Dead

Known as an actor’s actor, Hackman was a two-time Oscar winner who in his prime was sought out by top directors. Authorities said an investigation is under way but don’t suspect foul play.

The New York Times · 1d

Gene Hackman and the Pugnacious Nature of Surprise

He could be both paternal and terrifying, and had the ability to almost goad you into liking men who would otherwise be despicable.

The Forward on MSN18h

How a cross-dressing Gene Hackman heralded a new age of Jewish assimilation in Hollywood

Susan Sontag could have had a field day with Hackman’s campy performance as a straight-laced senator in ‘The Birdcage.’ ...

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Our favorite Gene Hackman performances

Gene Hackman, who was died at 95, was a stunner in great movies and the best thing in many bad ones — a rumpled, roiling, ...

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The Miracle of Gene Hackman

Though he’d had small roles in movies and on television throughout the early 1960s (he’d been a Marine before that, and had ...

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Looking back at Gene Hackman's most iconic movies, from 'The French Connection' to 'Hoosiers'

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

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Photos: Gene Hackman, gruff yet beloved Oscar winner, through the years

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

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Gene Hackman was the superb Hollywood Everyman, crafting some of the most unforgettable film characters

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

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Inside Gene Hackman’s Second Career as a Novelist: ‘My Way of Staying Relevant’

Acclaimed actor Gene Hackman was found dead on Feb. 26 at age 95, alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and one of their ...

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Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Josh Brolin, and More Remember Gene Hackman: His Passing Is ‘a Very Sad Day’ for Cinema

The two-time Oscar winner Hackman was found dead at age 95. His 63-year-old wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their ...

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