Gene Hackman desired to be remembered as a capable actor. In a 2011 interview, he expressed his wish for people to recall him as someone who strived to portray each role authentically.
His life is now being revisited after the 95-year-old actor, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found deceased at their New Mexico residence. Officials have deemed the circumstances sufficiently suspicious to warrant an investigation.
A two-time Oscar winner, Hackman was significantly more than just a ‘capable actor.’ Here are eight of his roles that demonstrate this:
‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘The French Connection,’ ‘Superman,’ ‘The Conversation,’ ‘Mississippi Burning,’ ‘The Royal Tenenbaums,’ ‘Crimson Tide,’ and ‘Unforgiven.’ In all these films, he established his artistic prowess and proved himself to be an exceptional actor.
His performances in these films are a testament to his talent and dedication. He will be remembered as one of the finest actors of his generation.
