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Eugene Allen Hackman (January 30, 1930 – c. February 18, 2025) was an American actor. Hackman made his credited film debut in the drama Lilith (1964). He later won two Academy Awards, his first for Best Actor for his role as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in William Friedkin's action thriller The French Connection (1971) and his second for Best Supporting Actor for playing a sheriff in Clint Eastwood's Western Unforgiven (1992). He was Oscar-nominated for playing 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).
Gene Hackman was a highly respected American actor whose career spanned over five decades, defined by his ability to bring naturalism and intensity to a wide variety of roles.
He is best known for his Academy Award-winning performances in The French Connection and Unforgiven, alongside roles in The Royal Tenenbaums, The Conversation, and the Superman franchise.
Hackman excelled in the gritty dramas of the New Hollywood era before transitioning into blockbuster projects and ensemble comedies, demonstrating significant range across genres.
He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Popeye Doyle in The French Connection and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Little Bill Daggett in Unforgiven.
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