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Also Known As
Eugene Alden Hackman • Eugene Allen Hackman
Born
January 30, 1930 • San Bernardino • California
Died
February 26, 2025 (aged 95) • Santa Fe • New Mexico
Awards And Honors
Academy Award (1993) • Academy Award (1972) • Academy Award (1993): Actor in a Supporting Role • Academy Award (1972): Actor in a Leading Role • Cecil B. DeMille Award (2003) • Golden Globe Award (2002): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1993): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1972): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Married To
Filipa Maltese (1956–1986) • Betsy Arakawa (1991–present)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)
"Loose Cannons" (1990) • "Uncommon Valor" (1983) • "Hawk" (1966) • "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" (1987) • "The DuPont Show of the Week" (1963) • "Heartbreakers" (2001) • "The Trials of O'Brien" (1966) • "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972) • "Unforgiven" (1992) • "Bite the Bullet" (1975) • "Runaway Jury" (2003) • "The Mexican" (2001) • "Prime Cut" (1972) • "Company Business" (1991) • "Bat*21" (1988) • "March or Die" (1977) • "Doctors' Wives" (1971) • "Geronimo: An American Legend" (1993) • "Misunderstood" (1984) • "Iron Horse" (1967) • "Banning" (1967) • "Crimson Tide" (1995) • "Twilight" (1998) • "Behind Enemy Lines" (2001) • "Naked City" (1963) • "The Domino Principle" (1977) • "Narrow Margin" (1990) • "The Split" (1968) • "Welcome to Mooseport" (2004) • "Lilith" (1964) • "Eureka" (1983) • "A Covenant with Death" (1967) • "Superman II" (1980) • "The Firm" (1993) • "A Bridge Too Far" (1977) • "The Royal Tenenbaums" (2001) • "Tallahassee 7000" (1961) • "The Chamber" (1996) • "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967) • "Target" (1985) • "Extreme Measures" (1996) • "First to Fight" (1967) • "Directions" (1966) • "Cisco Pike" (1972) • "Hoosiers" (1986) • "Young Frankenstein" (1974) • "Marooned" (1969) • "The Quick and the Dead" (1995) • "The French Connection" (1971) • "Lucky Lady" (1975) • "Absolute Power" (1997) • "Under Suspicion" (2000) • "No Way Out" (1987) • "Get Shorty" (1995) • "Reds" (1981) • "The Conversation" (1974) • "The Birdcage" (1996) • "Insight" (1968) • "Postcards from the Edge" (1990) • "The Package" (1989) • "Riot" (1969) • "Hawaii" (1966) • "Look Up and Live" (1963) • "Enemy of the State" (1998) • "The Replacements" (2000) • "Another Woman" (1988) • "Heist" (2001) • "The F.B.I." (1967) • "Antz" (1998) • "Mississippi Burning" (1988) • "Class Action" (1991) • "I Spy" (1968) • "Superman" (1978) • "Scarecrow" (1973) • "The Gypsy Moths" (1969) • "Route 66" (1963) • "I Never Sang for My Father" (1970) • "Under Fire" (1983) • "French Connection II" (1975) • "The Defenders" (1961–1963) • "Wyatt Earp" (1994) • "East Side/West Side" (1963) • "Full Moon in Blue Water" (1988) • "Twice in a Lifetime" (1985) • "All Night Long" (1981) • "Brenner" (1959–1964) • "The United States Steel Hour" (1959–1962) • "Zandy's Bride" (1974) • "CBS Playhouse" (1968) • "The Hunting Party" (1971) • "Downhill Racer" (1969) • "The Invaders" (1967) • "Night Moves" (1975) • "Split Decisions" (1988) • "Power" (1986)
Top Questions
Is Gene Hackman married?
Betsy Arakawa (1991–present), Filipa Maltese (1956–1986)
When was Gene Hackman born?
Gene Hackman was born on January 30, 1930.
Where was Gene Hackman born?
Gene Hackman was born in San Bernardino, California, United States.
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