Hollywood star Gene Hackman, known for The French Connection, Mississippi Burning and The Poseidon Adventure, was a character actor who often played tough guys before finding his comedic stride in ...

Popeye Doyle wasn’t just another detective, and Gene Hackman was not just another actor. Gene Hackman was ... These days, Hackman was known for being a “tough guy” with a craggy face ...

Hollywood star Gene Hackman, known for The French Connection, Mississippi Burning and The Poseidon Adventure, was a character actor who often played tough guys before finding ... “He was a wonderful ...