Gene Hackman

Date of Birth

1930-01-30

Date of Death

2025-02-17

Place of Birth

San Bernardino, California, USA

Known for

Unforgiven, Absolute Power, Bonnie and Clyde, The French Connection, The Poseidon Adventure

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Awesome Art’s Tribute to 70’s Cinema with Alien, Apocalypse Now, A Clockwork Orange, Deer Hunter, The Godfather, Jaws, Rocky, Star Wars

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This week features our tribute to 70's Cinema with Alien, Apocalypse Now, A Clockwork Orange, Deer Hunter, The Godfather, Jaws, and more!

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Awesome Art Spotlight and Interview: Huan Do

Posted 6 months ago

For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to...

Tribute 2025, Diane Keaton, Gene Hackman, Val Kilmer

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In Memoriam 2025 Tribute: All Those We Lost in Movies & TV

Posted 6 months ago

JoBlo pays tribute to all the wonderful people involved in the movie and television industry that we lost in 2025.

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Have you ever wondered if Missing in Action ripped off Rambo: First Blood Part II? Screenwriter James Bruner has the answer

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Did Missing in Action rip off Rambo: First Blood Part II?

Posted 11 months ago

Have you ever wondered if Missing in Action ripped off Rambo: First Blood Part II? Screenwriter James Bruner has the answer

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Awesome Art’s Tribute to Superman

Posted 11 months ago

Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...

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Why Gene Hackman loved playing Lex Luthor

Posted 1 year ago

Playing Lex Luthor gave Gene Hackman a chance to challenge himself with a role which he called “fun” and “flamboyant.”

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Gene Hackman died a week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, had passed away due to hantavirus

Posted 1 year ago

The cause of death of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa has been revealed, with the actor dying a week after his wife.

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Crimson Tide: Remembering Gene Hackman with this killer thriller

Posted 1 year ago

We remember the great Gene Hackman by revisiting his Tony Scott thriller, Crimson Tide, which paired him with Denzel Washington.

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Mel Brooks pays tribute to Gene Hackman by remembering his performance in Young Frankenstein

Posted 1 year ago

Comedy legend Mel Brooks reflects on the time he got to work with the usually dramatic actor on one of his most popular film parodies.

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The 5 Best Gene Hackman Movies You Never Saw

Posted 1 year ago

In the light of Gene Hackman's tragic passing, we take a look at five underrated movies from his vast filmography.

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Hollywood peers and fans pay tribute to Gene Hackman after the news of his passing

Posted 1 year ago

The tragic news of Gene Hackman and his family has stunned film fans this morning. Francis Ford Coppola and more share their love for the icon.

The legendary actor Gene Hackman has passed away at the age of 95. He was found dead in his home with his wife and their dog

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R.I.P.: Gene Hackman has passed away at age 95

Posted 1 year ago

The legendary actor Gene Hackman has passed away at the age of 95. He was found dead in his home with his wife and their dog

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Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Barret Chapman (+ Giveaway)

Posted 2 years ago

Theodore For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month...

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