Date of Birth: January 30, 1930
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Eugene Allen Hackman, known professionally as Gene Hackman, is a retired American actor and novelist. Born on January 30, 1930, in San Bernardino, California, Hackman had a career that spanned over six decades, making him one of the most respected and versatile actors in Hollywood. He grew up in a modest household and joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 16, lying about his age to enlist. After his service, he studied journalism and television production at the University of Illinois but soon found his true calling in acting. Hackman moved to New York City to pursue his acting career, where he trained at the Pasadena Playhouse and later the Actors Studio. His breakthrough came with the role of Buck Barrow in “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967), which earned him his first Academy Award nomination. He went on to win two Oscars: Best Actor for his role as Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in “The French Connection” (1971) and Best Supporting Actor for “Unforgiven” (1992). Gene Hackman’s filmography includes iconic roles in “The Conversation” (1974), “Superman” (1978), “Hoosiers” (1986), and “The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001). He retired from acting in 2004 but has since focused on writing novels. His literary works include “Wake of the Perdido Star” (1999) and “Escape from Andersonville” (2008).
5 Interesting Facts about Gene Hackman
1. Gene Hackman joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 16 after lying about his age.
2. He won two Academy Awards during his career: Best Actor for “The French Connection” and Best Supporting Actor for “Unforgiven.”
3. Hackman is also a novelist, having co-authored several books, including “Wake of the Perdido Star” and “Escape from Andersonville.”
4. Despite his success, he was once voted “Least Likely to Succeed” by his classmates at the Pasadena Playhouse.
5. Hackman retired from acting in 2004 and has since focused on writing and painting.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gene Hackman
1. “Dysfunctional families have sired a number of pretty good actors.”
2. “I’m disappointed that success hasn’t been a Himalayan feeling.”
3. “If you’re willing to fail interestingly, you’ll tend to succeed interestingly.”
4. “I lost interest in being a hero when I was about fourteen years old.”
5. “It’s not the size of the part, it’s the excellence of the actor.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Gene Hackman achieved is estimated to be around $80 million.
Children
Gene Hackman has three children: Christopher Allen Hackman, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, and Leslie Anne Hackman.
Relevant Links
1. [Gene Hackman – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000432/
2. [Gene Hackman – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Hackman
3. [Gene Hackman Biography – Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/gene-hackman
4. [Gene Hackman – Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/gene_hackman
5. [Gene Hackman – The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/film/gene-hackman
