Gene Hackman | Born 1930

Gene Hackman is one of the most prolific actors of his generation. He had a career that spanned more than six decades and saw him win multiple awards, including two Oscars and four Golden Globes. He rose to prominence during the mid-1960s. By the 1970s, he became renowned for his roles in The French Connection, The Conversation, and A Bridge Too Far. He continued to be quite active in the 1980s and 1990s, with countless credits to boot. In the early 2000s, he earned praise for his performance in The Royal Tenenbaums, which won him a Golden Globe.

In 2004, Hackman announced his retirement from acting. Four years later, he confirmed his retirement. Aside from acting, he has a successful career as a novelist. He has co-written three historical novels with Daniel Lenihan. Today, at the age of 92, he has largely focused on his hobbies such as racing and biking.