Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

Jan 30, 1930(95 years old)

Place of Birth

San Bernardino, California, USA

Transalations

English,

Greek,

German,

Portuguese,

French,

Portuguese,

Mandarin,

Catalan,

Hungarian,

Korean,

Persian,

Polish,

Bulgarian,

Bengali,

Belarusian,

Azerbaijani,

Arabic,

Armenian,

Japanese,

Urdu,

Ukrainian,

Thai,

Serbian,

Russian,

Punjabi,

Mongolian,

Marathi,

Latvian,

Hebrew,

Georgian,

Mandarin,

Mandarin,

Mandarin

Biography

Eugene Allen Hackman was an American actor. In a career that spanned six decades, he received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Films Awards and four Golden Globes. Hackman's two Academy Award wins were for Best Actor for his role as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in William Friedkin's action thriller The French Connection (1971) and for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a villainous Sheriff in Clint Eastwood's Western film Unforgiven (1992). He was Oscar-nominated for his roles as Buck Barrow in the crime drama Bonnie and Clyde (1967), a college professor in the drama I Never Sang for My Father (1970), and an FBI agent in the historical drama Mississippi Burning (1988). Hackman gained further fame for his portrayal of Lex Luthor in Superman (1978) and its sequel Superman II (1980). He also acted in: The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Scarecrow (1973), The Conversation (1974), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Under Fire (1983), Power (1986), Loose Cannons (1990), The Firm (1993), The Quick and the Dead (1995), The Birdcage (1996), Enemy of the State (1998), Behind Enemy Lines (2001) and Runaway Jury (2003). He retired from acting after starring in Welcome to Mooseport (2004).

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Known For

UnforgivenUnforgiven
79%

Unforgiven

07 Aug 1992
Absolute PowerAbsolute Power
67%

Absolute Power

14 Feb 1997
Bonnie and ClydeBonnie and Clyde
75%

Bonnie and Clyde

13 Aug 1967
The French ConnectionThe French Connection
75%

The French Connection

09 Oct 1971
The Poseidon AdventureThe Poseidon Adventure
71%

The Poseidon Adventure

01 Dec 1972
The ConversationThe Conversation
75%

The Conversation

07 Apr 1974
Mississippi BurningMississippi Burning
77%

Mississippi Burning

08 Dec 1988
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
79%

Young Frankenstein

15 Dec 1974
Under SuspicionUnder Suspicion
61%

Under Suspicion

24 Aug 2000
No Way OutNo Way Out
69%

No Way Out

14 Aug 1987
SupermanSuperman
72%

Superman

14 Dec 1978
The ReplacementsThe Replacements
67%

The Replacements

11 Aug 2000
French Connection IIFrench Connection II
68%

French Connection II

18 May 1975
HeartbreakersHeartbreakers
61%

Heartbreakers

23 Mar 2001
The BirdcageThe Birdcage
70%

The Birdcage

08 Mar 1996
HeistHeist
63%

Heist

09 Nov 2001
A Bridge Too FarA Bridge Too Far
72%

A Bridge Too Far

15 Jun 1977
HoosiersHoosiers
70%

Hoosiers

14 Nov 1986
Extreme MeasuresExtreme Measures
60%

Extreme Measures

27 Sep 1996
Superman IV: The Quest for PeaceSuperman IV: The Quest for Peace
46%

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

24 Jul 1987
The MexicanThe Mexican
59%

The Mexican

01 Mar 2001
Runaway JuryRunaway Jury
69%

Runaway Jury

16 Jan 2003
Postcards from the EdgePostcards from the Edge
66%

Postcards from the Edge

14 Sep 1990
Another WomanAnother Woman
68%

Another Woman

13 Oct 1988
ScarecrowScarecrow
71%

Scarecrow

11 Apr 1973
Behind Enemy LinesBehind Enemy Lines
64%

Behind Enemy Lines

30 Nov 2001
Narrow MarginNarrow Margin
64%

Narrow Margin

21 Sep 1990
TargetTarget
59%

Target

08 Nov 1985
Get ShortyGet Shorty
65%

Get Shorty

20 Oct 1995
The ChamberThe Chamber
60%

The Chamber

11 Oct 1996
The PackageThe Package
61%

The Package

25 Jan 1989
The SplitThe Split
67%

The Split

04 Nov 1968
Superman IISuperman II
67%

Superman II

12 Dec 1980
Loose CannonsLoose Cannons
49%

Loose Cannons

09 Feb 1990
The Domino PrincipleThe Domino Principle
59%

The Domino Principle

23 Mar 1977
Night MovesNight Moves
67%

Night Moves

11 Jun 1975
The Quick and the DeadThe Quick and the Dead
66%

The Quick and the Dead

09 Feb 1995
Company BusinessCompany Business
52%

Company Business

06 Sep 1991
Wyatt EarpWyatt Earp
68%

Wyatt Earp

24 Jun 1994
March or DieMarch or Die
58%

March or Die

08 Sep 1977
Crimson TideCrimson Tide
72%

Crimson Tide

12 May 1995
AntzAntz
62%

Antz

02 Oct 1998
The Royal TenenbaumsThe Royal Tenenbaums
75%

The Royal Tenenbaums

05 Oct 2001
TwilightTwilight
61%

Twilight

06 Mar 1998
Downhill RacerDownhill Racer
59%

Downhill Racer

06 Nov 1969
Bite the BulletBite the Bullet
64%

Bite the Bullet

26 Sep 1975
Enemy of the StateEnemy of the State
71%

Enemy of the State

20 Nov 1998
Uncommon ValorUncommon Valor
62%

Uncommon Valor

16 Dec 1983
Under FireUnder Fire
67%

Under Fire

21 Oct 1983
Prime CutPrime Cut
64%

Prime Cut

01 Jun 1972
MaroonedMarooned
59%

Marooned

11 Dec 1969
Geronimo: An American LegendGeronimo: An American Legend
63%

Geronimo: An American Legend

10 Dec 1993
Full Moon in Blue WaterFull Moon in Blue Water
62%

Full Moon in Blue Water

23 Nov 1988
HawaiiHawaii
63%

Hawaii

10 Oct 1966
LilithLilith
65%

Lilith

01 Oct 1964
Bat★21Bat★21
63%

Bat★21

21 Jul 1988
The FirmThe Firm
67%

The Firm

30 Jun 1993
Class ActionClass Action
63%

Class Action

15 Mar 1991
EurekaEureka
53%

Eureka

01 May 1983
The Hunting PartyThe Hunting Party
62%

The Hunting Party

16 Jul 1971
The Gypsy MothsThe Gypsy Moths
61%

The Gypsy Moths

29 Aug 1969
Welcome to MooseportWelcome to Mooseport
51%

Welcome to Mooseport

24 Feb 2004
PowerPower
59%

Power

31 Jan 1986
RedsReds
69%

Reds

25 Dec 1981
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon FilmsElectric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
72%

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

06 Oct 2014
MisunderstoodMisunderstood
67%

Misunderstood

10 Dec 1983
Cisco PikeCisco Pike
57%

Cisco Pike

02 Nov 1971
I Never Sang for My FatherI Never Sang for My Father
66%

I Never Sang for My Father

18 Oct 1970
Split DecisionsSplit Decisions
51%

Split Decisions

11 Jun 1988
RiotRiot
53%

Riot

15 Jan 1969
With the Filmmaker: Wes AndersonWith the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson
50%

With the Filmmaker: Wes Anderson

17 Dec 2001
Lucky LadyLucky Lady
52%

Lucky Lady

25 Dec 1975
Zandy's BrideZandy's Bride
63%

Zandy's Bride

19 May 1974
Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the HolocaustImaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust
65%

Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust

01 Jan 2004
Twice in a LifetimeTwice in a Lifetime
56%

Twice in a Lifetime

23 Oct 1985
All Night LongAll Night Long
52%

All Night Long

06 Mar 1981
Revolution! The Making of 'Bonnie and Clyde'Revolution! The Making of 'Bonnie and Clyde'
46%

Revolution! The Making of 'Bonnie and Clyde'

25 Mar 2008
Shurtleff on ActingShurtleff on Acting

Shurtleff on Acting

14 Jul 1994
Doctors' WivesDoctors' Wives
50%

Doctors' Wives

03 Feb 1971
De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-hérosDe Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros
69%

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

23 Dec 2001
A Covenant with DeathA Covenant with Death
50%

A Covenant with Death

15 Feb 1967
Sports on the Silver ScreenSports on the Silver Screen
100%

Sports on the Silver Screen

16 Mar 1997
Heroes of Iwo JimaHeroes of Iwo Jima
55%

Heroes of Iwo Jima

17 Jun 2001
Sacheen: Breaking the SilenceSacheen: Breaking the Silence

Sacheen: Breaking the Silence

05 Apr 2019
Pattern RecognitionPattern Recognition

Pattern Recognition

01 Dec 2017
The Sky DiversThe Sky Divers

The Sky Divers

01 Jan 1969
First to FightFirst to Fight
79%

First to Fight

25 Jan 1967
Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French ConnectionMaking the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection
70%

Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection

25 Sep 2001
Clint Eastwood: Out of the ShadowsClint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
71%

Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows

27 Sep 2000
Eastwood Directs: The Untold StoryEastwood Directs: The Untold Story
60%

Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story

27 Apr 2013
BanningBanning
61%

Banning

13 Dec 1967
Shadow on the LandShadow on the Land
80%

Shadow on the Land

04 Dec 1968
How Fast?How Fast?

How Fast?

01 Jan 1969
I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John CazaleI Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale
69%

I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale

16 Jan 2009
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of HollywoodHitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
76%

Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood

23 Jan 1999
Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
78%

Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'

01 May 2001
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
64%

The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

24 Jan 1982
The Making of 'Superman II'The Making of 'Superman II'
76%

The Making of 'Superman II'

17 Jul 1983
Making 'Superman': Filming the LegendMaking 'Superman': Filming the Legend
68%

Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend

01 May 2001
Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs'Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs'
65%

Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs'

28 Oct 2002
Mad Dog CollMad Dog Coll
56%

Mad Dog Coll

12 May 1961
We, the MarinesWe, the Marines
58%

We, the Marines

21 Jul 2017
Shipibo Konibo: A Rite of PassageShipibo Konibo: A Rite of Passage

Shipibo Konibo: A Rite of Passage

09 Oct 2005
Formula 1 - Febbre della velocitàFormula 1 - Febbre della velocità
70%

Formula 1 - Speed fever

15 Sep 1978
And the Oscar Goes To...And the Oscar Goes To...
70%

And the Oscar Goes To...

01 Feb 2014
Superman II: The Richard Donner CutSuperman II: The Richard Donner Cut
74%

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

02 Nov 2006
Earth and the American DreamEarth and the American Dream
67%

Earth and the American Dream

01 Oct 1992
Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven'Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven'
72%

Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven'

24 Sep 2002
All on Accounta Pullin' a TriggerAll on Accounta Pullin' a Trigger
60%

All on Accounta Pullin' a Trigger

24 Sep 2002
Making Frankensense of Young FrankensteinMaking Frankensense of Young Frankenstein
85%

Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein

01 Jan 1996
Two of a KindTwo of a Kind
59%

Two of a Kind

13 Dec 1983
Clint Eastwood: The Man from MalpasoClint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso
74%

Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso

11 Dec 1994
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
83%

The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'

15 Jan 2000
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood LegendQuentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
50%

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

02 Jan 2021
Will Shuster's Zozobra™ de Santa FeWill Shuster's Zozobra™ de Santa Fe

Will Shuster's Zozobra™ de Santa Fe

01 Aug 2001
Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven'Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven'

Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven'

17 Sep 1992
On the Road with: ScarecrowOn the Road with: Scarecrow
70%

On the Road with: Scarecrow

01 Jan 1973
The Making of 'Crimson Tide'The Making of 'Crimson Tide'

The Making of 'Crimson Tide'

01 Jan 1995
The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo JimaThe Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima

The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima

01 Jul 2016
The Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News SpecialThe Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special
65%

The Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special

18 Mar 2025
Larry King LiveLarry King Live
48%

Larry King Live

Inside the Actors StudioInside the Actors Studio
75%

Inside the Actors Studio

The F.B.I.The F.B.I.
55%

The F.B.I.

The South Bank ShowThe South Bank Show
56%

The South Bank Show

Naked CityNaked City
55%

Naked City

East Side/West SideEast Side/West Side
78%

East Side/West Side

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
66%

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

InsightInsight
60%

Insight

The DefendersThe Defenders
59%

The Defenders

The United States Steel HourThe United States Steel Hour
62%

The United States Steel Hour

CBS PlayhouseCBS Playhouse
70%

CBS Playhouse

The DuPont Show of the WeekThe DuPont Show of the Week
60%

The DuPont Show of the Week

The DirectorsThe Directors
58%

The Directors

The Hollywood GreatsThe Hollywood Greats
35%

The Hollywood Greats

The OscarsThe Oscars
70%

The Oscars

HawkHawk

Hawk

Tallahassee 7000Tallahassee 7000

Tallahassee 7000

The Trials of O'BrienThe Trials of O'Brien
68%

The Trials of O'Brien

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
75%

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

America's Game: The Super Bowl ChampionsAmerica's Game: The Super Bowl Champions
80%

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

The American Film Institute Salute to ...The American Film Institute Salute to ...
63%

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

Diners, Drive-Ins and DivesDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives
67%

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

V.I.P. SchaukelV.I.P. Schaukel
60%

V.I.P. Schaukel

American MastersAmerican Masters
74%

American Masters

The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
54%

The Mike Douglas Show

Entertainment TonightEntertainment Tonight
41%

Entertainment Tonight

The InvadersThe Invaders
68%

The Invaders

The Playboy MurdersThe Playboy Murders
75%

The Playboy Murders

Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe Awards
72%

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe Awards
72%

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe Awards
72%

Golden Globe Awards

Route 66Route 66
63%

Route 66

Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe Awards
72%

Golden Globe Awards

Tony AwardsTony Awards
59%

Tony Awards

Dinah!Dinah!
67%

Dinah!

The Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin Show
62%

The Merv Griffin Show