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Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman is an American actor and novelist. He starred in various movies, including “Bonnie and Clyde,” “I Never Sang for My Father,” “The Poseidon Adventure,” “The Quick and the Dead,” and “Crimson Tide.”
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Gene Hackman's Character in the French connection?
He portrays Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, a New York narcotics cop who doesn't always follow regulations.
The character was inspired by real New York narcotics cop Eddie "Popeye" Egan, who actually did intercept what was (at the time) one the largest heroin shipments ever.
When discussing the film, Egan noted that, in his entire career, he took his gun out of his holster a total of about three times. And he was NEVER involved in car chase of any kind.
How many movies have Gene Kelly in them?
Not too sure but there is a whole list of movie acted in, movies directed, and soundtracks. Just go to IMDb just search his name
I know he lives (part time at least) in Plantation Key Florida, in the Florida Keys.
Was Gene Hackman on the new Hawaii five o?
Hackman is not credited with any screen appearences, either TV or film, since 2004.
How many movies have Gene Hackman been in?
No, Hackman has retired from Acting and now writes novels, in 2004 he announced that he had no future film projects lined up, and said his acting career was over. In 2008, while promoting his third novel, he confirmed that he had retired from acting.
How many siblings does Gene Hackman have?
One. Gene Hackman [b. January 30, 1930] has a brother called Richard [b. 1942], who was born the year before their parents, Eugene Ezra Hackman and Lyda Gray Hackman, divorced. The younger Hackman was 20 years old when his mother died in a fire, from a cigarette igniting the mattress of her bed. Both brothers acknowledge the role of their maternal grandmother, Beatrice Gray, in their upbringing.
Who has been in more movies gene hackman or Kevin Bacon?
It's VERY close.
Hackman has 100 acting credits in his IMDB filmography, but ABOUT 17 of them are for TV series or shorts.
De Niro has 86 such listings, with only one being a TV series (bizarrely, for The Godfather "series" on TV), but also six films that have not been released yet.
Take your pick, or count more closely than I have.
What is a movie with Gene Hackman and Robert DeNiro?
Antz, the animated/cartoon about the day in the life of a colony of ants. They were also in a movie called 'The Quick and The Dead' in 1995, along with Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.
What movies has Gene Hackman been in?
Gene Hackman, who retired from acting in 2004, was nominated five times for Academy Awards and won twice. The roles and movies are as follows (Oscar wins in bold):
- Buck Barrow in "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967). Best Supporting Actor.
- Gene Garrison in "I Never Sang for My Father" (1970). Best Supporting Actor.
- Det. Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in "The French Connection" (1971). Best Actor.
- FBI Agent Rupert Anderson in "Mississippi Burning" (1988). Best Actor.
- Sheriff "Little Bill" Daggett in "Unforgiven" (1992). Best Supporting Actor.
Gene was married to Fay Maltese from 1956-1986, and had 3 children. He remarried Betsy Arakawa in December of 1991, and is still married. whoop!yes Gene Hackman is a homosexual, he has been frequently spotted on the Sunset Strip searching for young male hustlers....
Why wasn't Gene Hackman in Superman III?
Gene Hackman is a great actor however I think that he was a poor choice for Lex Luther. He acted the part alright but there's a physical type to the part that he just doesn't fit. Other film and stage commitments Hackman was under couldn't allow him to work in S-3 as Lex Luthor and the film's producers did not wish to replace Hackman with another actor for the role.
Gene Hackman was also very vocal in his distaste for Richard Donner's expulsion from Superman II. He did not return to film extra scenes for the film when Richard Lester took over the film. Most of his footage had already been shot, and a stand-in was used for a few inserts. So long as the Salkinds (Alexander and Ilya) were producing Superman pictures, Hackman would not be involved. After Superman III, the rights to the character were sold to Cannon films, and the Salkind's were not involved in the production of Superman IV, which is why Hackman returned to the role. He was very vocal in criticizing how the Salkinds treated "Superman" director Richard Donner. Margot Kidder who plays Lois Lane, was also angry over the release of Donner and was limited to a cameo in Superman III.
Wasn't Gene Hackman a recon Marine in 1951?
Yes, Hackman was in Marine Recon in 1951. I know because I went to radio school with him. My name is Walter Smith. I was on my second tour of duty in the marines when I met Hackman. We became friends. and there was a third marine that we were friends with. He was from N.Y. and his name was Robert Tomlinson. We went on liberty many times in my 1946 Buick. I have several photos of Hackman and I together.These pictures were taken at Tent Camp, Jacksonville N.C. Shortly afterwards 2nd recon was transferred to Stone Bay, Camp LeJeune, N.C.
One weekend in about 1953, my wife and I went to N.Y. to go sight seeing. We were walking on one of the avenues when I said to her, "Wouldn't it be great if we met somebody that I knew in the Marines?" We continued walking and sure enough, there was Hackman. He was a door man at the Howard Johnson Restaurant! We greeted each other and chatted for a while. I introduced my wife, and we had a great conversation. He told me he was taking acting lessons and hoped to become a great actor. I wonder of he remembers any of the events of his tour in recon.
Do you know of any one else having autographed photos of Hackman when he was in radio school and recon?
w.smith2ndrecon@msn.com
Gene Hackman refused to shave his head for the part and did not want to wear a skull cap although he did at the end at the part where the character removes the wig revealing his bald head.
