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Gene Hackman was credited as a film actor, novelist and voice actor. Born on January 30, 1930, Gene Hackman was from San Bernardino, California, United States. Death is recorded on February 18, 2025, at the age of 95. Schooling on record includes Danville High School and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Listed accolades include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1993), Academy Award for Best Actor (1972), Silver Bear for Best Actor (1989) and 5 more.
My Take
Gene Hackman, to me, defined what screen acting without vanity looks like. He never had matinee-idol looks, and that became his superpower — his characters feel like real men you might fear or pity on the street. Two Oscars across two decades show the range, but I am equally moved by how he ended things: walking away from Hollywood on his own terms and quietly writing novels. His passing in 2025 closed a chapter of New Hollywood, yet his filmography remains a masterclass I return to whenever I want to remember what true authority on screen actually means.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gene Hackman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジーン・ハックマン
- Reading
- じーん・はっくまん
- Born
- January 30, 1930 – February 18, 2025
- Origin
- San Bernardino, California, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / novelist / voice actor / writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- Danville High School
- University
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Awards & achievements
- 1993 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 1972 Academy Award for Best Actor
- 1989 Silver Bear for Best Actor
- 1973 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- 1993 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- 2001 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- 1992 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
- 1971 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gene Hackman born?
Gene Hackman was born on January 30, 1930.
When did Gene Hackman die?
Gene Hackman died on February 18, 2025, aged 95.
Where was Gene Hackman from?
Gene Hackman was from San Bernardino, California, United States.
What did Gene Hackman do?
Gene Hackman worked as film actor, actor, novelist, voice actor, writer.
How tall was Gene Hackman?
Gene Hackman was 188 cm tall.
Where did Gene Hackman study?
Gene Hackman attended University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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