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Gene Hackman's greatest screen moments: From his 1967 breakout as Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde to The French Connection's Jimmy 'Popeye' Doyle - how his iconic roles have left audiences in awe for 60 years
Born in California, Los Angeles, on January 30, 1930, Gene first enlisted in the army after lying about his age at 16, serving for four-and-a-half years before pursuing acting.
In the 20 years since his shock 2004 retirement, his classic Hollywood repertoire has continued to leave fans in awe as he left quite an impact on the film industry despite starting a new reclusive life out of the spotlight. Born in California, Los Angeles, on January 30, 1930, Hackman first enlisted in the army after lying about his age at 16, serving for four-and-a-half years before pursuing acting after briefly living in New York. On February 27, police confirmed the married couple were found dead at their Santa Fe home alongside their dog, with local media reporting that no foul play is suspected.
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