Gene Hackman will be remembered as the Hollywood actor’s actor
- Written by Will Jeffery, Sessional Academic, Discipline of Film Studies, University of Sydney
Gene Hackman, an acting titan of 1970s and ‘80s Hollywood with more than 80 screen credits to his name, has died at 95. He was found dead in his home with his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and his dog.
Hackman had a rugged, dominating and commanding presence on screen, known for his emotionally honest, raw and fierce performances. Always the...
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