Gene Hackman

Eugene Allen Hackman (January 30, 1930 – February 18, 2025) was an American actor.

Gene Hackman
Hackman in 1972
Born	Eugene Allen Hackman (1930-01-30)January 30, 1930 San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Died	February 18, 2025(2025-02-18) (aged 95) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1959–2004
Spouses	Faye Maltese ​ ​ (m. 1956; div. 1986)​ Betsy Arakawa ​ (m. 1991)​
Children	3

Early life

Hackman was born in San Bernardino, California. His parents divorced while he was a child, and he moved from one place to another until he settled finally in Danville, Illinois, where he lived with his English-born grandmother. He left home at 16 years old to join the Marines, where he served three years as a radio operator.

Having finished his service, he moved to New York, where he worked in several minor jobs. He then studied television (TV) production and journalism at the University of Illinois.

Career

Already over 30 years old, Hackman decided to become an actor, and joined the Pasadena Playhouse in California. It was in that school that Hackman became friends with another man named Dustin Hoffman, who also wanted to be an actor. After working hard in many roles he became a well-respected actor. He won two Academic Awards, and has played many well-known roles.

Death

Hackman was found dead, along with his wife and their dog, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26, 2025. He was 95. The Santa Fe police department said there were no signs of foul play.

Filmography

• Welcome to Mooseport (2004)
• Runaway Jury (2003)
• Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
• The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
• Heist (2001)
• Heartbreakers (2001)
• The Mexican (2001)
• The Replacements (2000)
• Under Suspicion (2000)
• Enemy of the State (1998)
• Twilight (1998)
• Absolute Power (1997)
• The Chamber (1996)
• Extreme Measures (1996)
• The Birdcage (1996)
• Get Shorty (1995)
• Crimson Tide (1995)
• The Quick and the Dead (1995)
• Wyatt Earp (1994)
• Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
• The Firm (1993)
• Unforgiven (1992)
• Company Business (1991)
• Class Action (1991)
• Loose Cannons (1990)
• Postcards from the Edge (1990)
• Narrow Margin (1990)
• The Package (1988)
• Bat*21 (1988)
• Mississippi Burning (1988)
• No Way Out (1987)
• Another Woman (1987)
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
• Hoosiers (1986)
• Power (1986)
• Target (1985)
• Twice In A Lifetime (1985)
• Eureka (1984)
• Misunderstood (1984)
• Uncommon Valor (1983)
• Under Fire (1983)
• Reds (1981)
• Superman II (19810)
• All Night Long (1981)
• Superman (1978)
• The Domino Principle (1978)
• A Bridge Too Far (1977)
• March Or Die (1977)
• French Connection II (1975)
• Lucky Lady (1975)
• Night Moves (1975)
• The Conversation (1974)
• Bite the Bullet (1974)
• Young Frankenstein (1974)
• Scarecrow (1973)
• The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
• Prime Cut (1972)
• The Hunting Party (1971)
• The French Connection (1971)
• I Never Sang for My Father (1970)
• Downhill Racer (1969)
• Marooned (1969)
• The Gypsy Moths (1969)
• Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
• Hawaii (1966)
• Lilith (1964)

Other websites

• Gene Hackman on IMDb