Gene Hackman

A remarkably prolific and versatile talent, Gene Hackman was a successful character actor whose uncommon abilities and smart career choices ultimately made him a most unlikely leading man; in the tradition of Spencer Tracy, he excelled as an Everyman, consistently delivering intelligent, natural performances which established him among the most respected and well-liked stars of his era. Born January 30, 1931 in San Bernardino, CA, Hackman joined the Marines at the age of 16, and later served in Korea. After studying journalism at the University of Illinois he pursued a career ...