Hackman was a frequent and versatile presence on screen from the 1960s until his retirement. His dozens of films included the Academy Award favorites “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” a breakout performance in “Bonnie and Clyde,” a classic bit of farce in “Young Frankenstein,” a turn as the comic book villain Lex Luthor in “Superman” and the title character in Wes Anderson’s 2001 “The Royal Tenenbaums.”
In this video from 2003, the late actor reflects on fulfilling his childhood dreams through acting.
Hackman, 95, his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog were found dead inside their New Mexico home. Police are still investigating.
Read more about his career at the link in our bio.
📸: Associated Press
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