19 Photos of Gene Hackman To Remember the Star (1930-2025)

All Entertainment February 27, 2025

Gene Hackman, the legendary actor whose commanding presence and effortless talent made him one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars, has passed away at the age of 95. Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found deceased at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside their dog, according to local authorities. While the exact cause of death remains under investigation, officials do not suspect foul play.

Best known for his unforgettable roles in The French Connection, Unforgiven, and The Royal Tenenbaums, Hackman left an indelible mark on cinema before retiring from acting in 2004. As we remember his extraordinary life and career, these 19 photos capture the essence of a man who defined an era of film.

1. Gene Hackman at 35 years old in 1965.

Man with short hair smiling slightly, wearing a light-colored polo shirt, against a blue background.
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2. Raquel Welch, Cloris Leachman & Gene Hackman at the Academy Awards in 1972.

Three people in formal attire pose with an Oscar statue. One person in the center holds an Oscar award, flanked by a woman smiling in a white dress and a man in a tuxedo. They stand in front of a curtain backdrop next to a large Oscar statue.
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3. From the press for the 1973 movie ‘Scarecrow’

A man in glasses and a cap holds a cigar to his mouth. He's wearing a patterned scarf and a jacket. The image is black and white, with text at the bottom detailing cast and production information for the film "Scarecrow.
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4. Leonardo DiCaprio, Gene Hackman, Sharon Stone, and Russell Crowe in Sam Raimi’s 1995 western The Quick and the Dead.

Four people in Western attire pose in an old-time setting. They wear hats and long coats, standing and sitting against a rustic, worn backdrop with old stone walls and a wooden walkway. The scene evokes a classic Western film atmosphere.
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5. Gene Hackman and Mr. T playing the fools in the 90s.

A man in a light suit and patterned sweater smiles while standing next to another man wearing sunglasses, a patterned jacket, leggings, and multiple large necklaces, including spoons, in a stylish and bold outfit.
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6. Gene Hackman, Estelle Parson, Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, and Michael J. Pollard on the set of ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ (1967)

Five people dressed in 1930s-style clothing stand in front of a vintage car, holding period-appropriate weapons. The man in the center wears a suit and fedora. The group poses confidently for the camera.

7. At age 16, Hackman lied about his age to join the Marine Corps and served four and a half years as a field radio operator in China (1946).

Black and white portrait of a young man with short hair, wearing a collared shirt. The background is plain and the expression is neutral.

8. Gene Hackman sometime in the 70s.

A man with a mustache is piloting a glider, wearing a harness. The black and white photo captures him in mid-flight, with the landscape visible through the canopy. Text reading “EMERGENCY EXIT” is visible on the cockpit's side.
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9. Eugene Hackman as a teenager in the 1940s.

Black-and-white portrait of a young man with curly hair, smiling and wearing a patterned sweater. There is a blue signature overlaid on the image.
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10. Peter Boyle and Gene Hackman in Young Frankenstein (1974).

Two elderly men are in a dimly lit kitchen, engaged in cooking or potion-making. One holds a beaker over a candle while the other, with a long beard, smiles and squeezes an ingredient into a cauldron. Shelves with jars and utensils are in the background.
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11. Gene Hackman playing Popeye Doyle in The French Connection (1971)

A person in a coat points a revolver directly towards the camera with an intense expression. They are standing in front of a sign with partially visible text. The image is in black and white.
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12. 1978 Monterey Jazz Festival with Gene Hackman, Clint Eastwood & Willie Bobo.

A black and white photo of four people smiling and interacting at an event. The person on the left wears a leather jacket, and the person on the right wears a white suit. The middle group includes one person holding a drink.
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13. Gene Hackman in 1971.

A man wearing a dark coat and hat leans against a pillar marked "Grand Central" in a dimly lit corridor. He gazes thoughtfully into the distance, with an empty walkway extending behind him.
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14. Francis Ford Coppola and Gene Hackman shooting ‘The Conversation’ in 1974.

A group of people stands on a bustling city street. A man with glasses and a mustache speaks animatedly to another man in glasses and a coat. A large Panavision camera is set up in the background for filming. Passersby and crew members are visible.
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15. Gene Hackman in the Oval Office with Ronald Reagan in 1987.

Two men in suits shake hands in a room with a portrait on the wall and a decorative shelf. One man has gray hair, and the other has a mustache. The setting appears formal, with elegant wood furniture and decor.
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16. Gene Hackman cuts the cake on the set of his new film ‘The Poseidon Adventure’ with Jack Albertson, Red Buttons, Ronald Neame, Shelley Winters, and Ernest Borgnine in 1972.

A group of six people is gathered around a large cake. Some are holding Oscar statues. In the background, there's a wooden wall with a sculpture of a man with outstretched arms. They appear to be celebrating, smiling and talking.
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17. At a book signing in 2008.

An older man with a mustache and receding hairline is wearing a light gray shirt. He is seated in front of shelves filled with colorful books. The background is slightly blurred, focusing on the man.
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18. Gene Hackman in London in 1973.

A black-and-white portrait of a middle-aged man with wavy hair and a mustache, wearing a collared shirt and a jacket. He rests his arm on a textured surface, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

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19. Hackman as Little Bill Daggett in ‘Unforgiven’ in 1992.

A man with a mustache wears a wide-brimmed black hat and a dark coat over a white shirt. He is gazing out against a backdrop of a clear blue sky.

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