Gene Hackman, celebrated for iconic roles in films like The French Connection and Unforgiven, has passed away at 85. Found dead at his home in New Mexico, an investigation into his death is underway, yet foul play is not suspected. Born in California in 1930, Hackman enlisted in the Marine Corps at 16 before pursuing acting. He gained acclaim with roles in Bonnie and Clyde, winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1968, and later, Best Actor for The French Connection, marking a prolific career spanning decades.
Hackman was born in San Bernardino, California on January 30th, 1930. Lying about his age, he enlisted in the Marine Corps when he was just 16.
An investigation is ongoing, but foul play is not suspected. Hackman was found dead at their home in New Mexico on Wednesday.
Hackman went from a supporting actor to a leading man. He starred in 10 films - including The Poseidon Adventure and The Conversation.
He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde and later for Best Actor in The French Connection.
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