Gene Hackman, the celebrated actor known for his iconic roles, has died at 95, discovered with his wife and dog at their Santa Fe home. His performances in classics like The French Connection and Unforgiven resonate, but his portrayal of Lex Luthor in the Superman films left an enduring mark on the superhero genre. Hackman’s ability to blend humor with menace created a villain who was entertaining yet deeply flawed, redefining expectations for supervillains in cinema and underpinning the realism of Superman's world.
Hackman's portrayal of Lex Luthor in the 1978 Superman films brought a unique balance of humor and menace that remains unmatched in supervillain portrayals.
The world of Superman felt real largely due to Hackman's performance, as he managed to make a corrupt lunatic someone audiences found entertaining.
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