hackman
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As New York cop Popeye Doyle in the 1971 film The French Connection, Gene Hackman's cemented his reputation as one of Hollywood's great tough guys.
From BBC
Hackman also showed a gift for comedy in The Royal Tennenbaums and Young Frankenstein, among others.
From BBC
Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner whose storied acting career included “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” was found dead along with his wife on Feb. 26.
Hackman was 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, was 65.
Hackman was known as an actor’s actor, sought out by movie stars and top directors who craved the experience of working with him.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
