Since the 1970s, Gene Hackman has earned his place in Hollywood history as one of the greatest character actors of all time. Working alongside movie legends like William Friedkin, Clint Eastwood, and Richard Donner, the actor has brought an impressive degree of depth and range to the big screen. After passing away in 2025, Hollywood has been left with one fewer legend -- and he has the filmography to prove it.

Gene Hackman boasts one of the most impressive careers in cinema, with his '70s performances helping redefine the tone of cinema forever. Having won Oscars and left his mark on almost every genre there is, the star's impact on acting remains to this day. It isn't often the film industry finds someone as acclaimed, intense, and versatile as Hackman and, since his death, cinema has been left worse off.

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