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Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

American actor

Born
30 January 1930San Bernardino, California
Died
17 February 2025aged 95 · Santa Fe, Nuevo México
Nationality
USA
Star sign
Aquarius
Years active
1964–2014

Known for

About Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman was an American actor. They were born on 30 January 1930 in San Bernardino, California. Their career spanned 29 titles, among them Superman (1978), Unforgiven (1992) and Antz (1998).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Gene Hackman is Lilith (1964); in all, 29 films over 50 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Superman (1978), with 39 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1990s, with 13 titles. The person they have worked with most is Christopher Reeve, on 4 films, among them Superman and Superman II.

Latest work

Full filmography (29)
  1. 2014
  2. 2001 7.2
  3. 2001

    Heartbreakers

    William B. Tensy

    Where to watch
    4.4
  4. 2001

    The Mexican

    Arnold Margolese

    Where to watch
    5.6
  5. 1998 7.9
  6. 1998

    Antz

    Mandible

    Where to watch
    7.2
  7. 1998 9.2
  8. 1997

    Absolute power

    President Richmond

    Where to watch
    8.3

Where to watch Gene Hackman

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 1978 8.0
  2. 1998

    Antz

    Mandible

    Where to watch
    7.2
  3. 1992

    Unforgiven

    Little Bill Daggett

    Where to watch
    9.0
  4. 1980 7.2
  5. 1987 4.8
  6. 1998 7.9
  7. 1988

    Mississippi Burning

    Agent Rupert Anderson

    Where to watch
    8.7
  8. 2001 7.2

The best Gene Hackman films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. Unforgiven 1992 9.0
  2. Mississippi Burning 1988 8.7
  3. Young Frankenstein 1974 8.4
  4. Absolute power 1997 8.3
  5. Bonnie & Clyde 1967 8.3

A count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026) and Golden Globes (1944–2026).

  • Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 win1 nomination
  • Golden Globes 2 wins2 nominations

Has worked with

Questions about Gene Hackman

Where was Gene Hackman born?

Gene Hackman was born on 30 January 1930 in San Bernardino, California.

When did Gene Hackman die?

Gene Hackman died on 17 February 2025, aged 95. They died in Santa Fe, Nuevo México.

What are the best Gene Hackman films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Gene Hackman films are Unforgiven (1992, 9.0), Mississippi Burning (1988, 8.7) and Young Frankenstein (1974, 8.4).

How many films and TV shows has Gene Hackman been in?

MovieNCo lists 29 films for Gene Hackman, from Lilith (1964) to Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014).

How many awards has Gene Hackman won?

Gene Hackman won 3 awards from 3 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 of 1; Golden Globes, 2 of 2. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.

What is Gene Hackman's star sign?

Gene Hackman was a Aquarius: born on 30 January.

Page reviewed on 3 March 2025.

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