Remembering Gene Hackman: Oscar-winning actor's iconic roles | Photos

By Arya Vaishnavi
Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:45 pm IST

A look at two-time Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman's most memorable roles 

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Gene Hackman in Young Frankenstein (1974)(Shutterstock) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gene Hackman in Young Frankenstein (1974)(Shutterstock)

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Gene Hackman as Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde (1967)(Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gene Hackman as Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde (1967)(Getty Images)

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Gene Hackman as NYPD Det. Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in The French Connection (1971)(Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gene Hackman as NYPD Det. Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in The French Connection (1971)(Getty Images)

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Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor in Superman II (1980)(Getty ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor in Superman II (1980)(Getty )

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Gene Hackman as Sheriff “Little” Bill Daggett in Unforgiven (1992)(Shutterstock) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gene Hackman as Sheriff “Little” Bill Daggett in Unforgiven (1992)(Shutterstock)

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Gene Hackman alongside Tom Cruise in The Firm (1993) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gene Hackman alongside Tom Cruise in The Firm (1993)

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Gene Hackman as FBI Agent Rupert Anderson in Mississippi Burning (1988)(Shutterstock) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gene Hackman as FBI Agent Rupert Anderson in Mississippi Burning (1988)(Shutterstock)

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Gene Hackman in I Never Sang for My Father (1970) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gene Hackman in I Never Sang for My Father (1970)

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    Arya Vaishnavi

    Arya Vaishnavi is a journalist at Hindustan Times. She covers a wide array of topics, from world news to the entertainment industry and everything in between. In addition to news articles, she creates captivating photo galleries. Having covered both US and Indian elections, she is an experienced political news writer. Outside of work, you are most likely to find her meditating, lifting weights, or reading books.

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