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American actor, Gene Hackman. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

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American actor, Gene Hackman. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

American actor Gene Hackman (as Detective Jimmy 'Popeye' Doyle) in a still from the film 'The French Connection,' directed by William Friedkin, 1971. The film won 5 Oscars, including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Picture and Best Director. (

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A remarkably prolific and versatile talent, Gene Hackman was a successful character actor whose uncommon abilities and smart career choices ultimately made him a most unlikely leading man. In the tradition of Spencer Tracy, he excelled as an Everyman, consistently delivering intelligent, natural performances which established him among the most respected and well-liked stars of his era. Born... Read More

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