One of the greatest American actors of the 20th century was voted “least likely to succeed” by his first theater school, wasn ...

"Hoosiers" coach Gene Hackman has died.The two-time Oscar winner and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home in ...

Philip D’Antoni, producer of the “The French Connection,” holds the Oscar for best picture, from left, Gene Hackman holds his ...

By The Associated Press Gruff in demeanor yet much beloved, Gene Hackman was one of the finest actors of his generation. The ...

Hackman was often described as “gritty,” “gruff,” and “tough” — he was a former Marine who also studied journalism for a stint — but he could also be joyful, mischievous, and funny as hell.

Gene Hackman, a two-time Academy Award winner known for his authentic portrayal of a variety of characters during a lengthy career, was found dead at age 95, alongside his wife, classical pianist ...

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A two-time Academy Award winner and a dogged Everyman in many of his roles, Hackman was remembered by collaborators and ...

With tributes to Hackman and his wife pouring in from all corners of the globe, led by Francis Ford Coppola and Josh Brolin, thoughts immediately turn to the legacy Hackman is leaving behind, best ...

Santa Fe police discovered the bodies of the two-time Oscar winner, 95, the classical pianist, 64, and one of their dogs while performing a welfare check.

Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor whose gruff but soulful turns in classics such as “The French Connection,” “The ...

The "Unforgiven" and "Bonnie and Clyde" actor and his wife were found dead at their home in New Mexico. Gene Hackman, a ...