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

Hackman will almost certainly be remembered mainly for his tough-guy performance in The French Connection — though many will also remember him as the Hollywood actor’s actor.

But beyond the blockbusters he was a gifted character actor who often played tough guys before finding ... whose car chase scene in 1971’s The French Connection would inspire many other movies.

From "The French Connection" to "The Royal Tenenbaums," Hackman's acting career spanned more than six decades. The 95-year-old actor has been found dead with his wife. Gene Hackman, who rocketed ...

Always the tough guy, never the romantic ... magnificent' 'Exorcist,' 'French Connection' director William Friedkin dies at 87 He was often referred to as the actor's actor and mentioned by ...

From his signature roles in ‘The French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven ... Though Harry says nothing as he takes his leave, the actor’s slightly bowed head and the burden of sadness ...

Hackman will almost certainly be remembered mainly for his tough-guy performance in The French Connection – though many will also remember him as the Hollywood actor’s actor.

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 ...

Gene Hackman, the two-time Oscar-winning actor, was found dead in his New Mexico home.Authorities have opened an investigation into how Hackman, his wife and their dog died, though have said no ...

He had a wide-ranging career spanning more than six decades, winning two Academy Awards - for his work on The French Connection and Unforgiven - two Baftas, four Golden Globes and a Screen Actors ...