Gene Hackman
Birth Place: San Bernadino, CA, USA
Latest News on Gene Hackman:
Dramatic Short REMINISCE to Make World Premiere at Oscar-Qualifying LA Shorts (Jul 11, 2025)
Select Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights in Honor of William Finn (Jun 12, 2025)
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Artistic Directors at Theater Mu and Almeida Theatre, Groban to Host 2025 Jimmy Awards (Jun 10, 2025)
Dramatic Short REMINISCE to Make World Premiere at Oscar-Qualifying LA Shorts (Jul 11, 2025)
Select Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights in Honor of William Finn (Jun 12, 2025)
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Artistic Directors at Theater Mu and Almeida Theatre, Groban to Host 2025 Jimmy Awards (Jun 10, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Lilith
[ 1964 ] Norman
[ 1964 ] Norman
Hawaii
[ 1966 ] Dr. John Whipple
[ 1966 ] Dr. John Whipple
Bonnie and Clyde
[ 1967 ] Buck Barrow
[ 1967 ] Buck Barrow
A Covenant with Death
[ 1967 ] Harmsworth
[ 1967 ] Harmsworth
First to Fight
[ 1967 ] Sgt. Tweed
[ 1967 ] Sgt. Tweed
Banning
[ 1967 ] Tommy Del Gaddo
[ 1967 ] Tommy Del Gaddo
The Split
[ 1968 ] Detective Lt. Walter Brill
[ 1968 ] Detective Lt. Walter Brill
Marooned
[ 1969 ] Buzz Lloyd
[ 1969 ] Buzz Lloyd
Downhill Racer
[ 1969 ] Claire
[ 1969 ] Claire
The Gypsy Moths
[ 1969 ] Joe Browdy
[ 1969 ] Joe Browdy
Riot
[ 1969 ] Red Fraker
[ 1969 ] Red Fraker
I Never Sang for My Father
[ 1970 ] Gene Garrison
[ 1970 ] Gene Garrison
The Hunting Party
[ 1971 ] Brandt Ruger
[ 1971 ] Brandt Ruger
Doctors' Wives
[ 1971 ] Dr. Dave Randolph
[ 1971 ] Dr. Dave Randolph
The French Connection
[ 1971 ] Jimmy Doyle
[ 1971 ] Jimmy Doyle
Cisco Pike
[ 1971 ] Officer Leo Holland
[ 1971 ] Officer Leo Holland
Prime Cut
[ 1972 ] Mary Ann
[ 1972 ] Mary Ann
The Poseidon Adventure
[ 1972 ] Reverend Scott
[ 1972 ] Reverend Scott
Scarecrow
[ 1973 ] Max
[ 1973 ] Max
Young Frankenstein
[ 1974 ] Blindman
[ 1974 ] Blindman
The Conversation
[ 1974 ] Harry Caul
[ 1974 ] Harry Caul
Zandy's Bride
[ 1974 ] Zandy Allan
[ 1974 ] Zandy Allan
French Connection II
[ 1975 ] Doyle
[ 1975 ] Doyle
Night Moves
[ 1975 ] Harry Moseby
[ 1975 ] Harry Moseby
Lucky Lady
[ 1975 ] Kibby Womack
[ 1975 ] Kibby Womack
Bite the Bullet
[ 1975 ] Sam Clayton
[ 1975 ] Sam Clayton
A Bridge Too Far
[ 1977 ] Maj. General Sosabowski
[ 1977 ] Maj. General Sosabowski
March or Die
[ 1977 ] Maj. William Sherman Foster
[ 1977 ] Maj. William Sherman Foster
The Domino Principle
[ 1977 ] Tucker
[ 1977 ] Tucker
Superman
[ 1978 ] Lex Luthor
[ 1978 ] Lex Luthor
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
[ 1980 ] Lex Luthor
[ 1980 ] Lex Luthor
Superman II
[ 1980 ] Lex Luthor
[ 1980 ] Lex Luthor
All Night Long
[ 1981 ] George Dupler
[ 1981 ] George Dupler
Reds
[ 1981 ] Pete Van Wherry
[ 1981 ] Pete Van Wherry
Under Fire
[ 1983 ] Alex Grazier
[ 1983 ] Alex Grazier
Uncommon Valor
[ 1983 ] Col. Jon Rhodes
[ 1983 ] Col. Jon Rhodes
Eureka
[ 1983 ] Jack McCann
[ 1983 ] Jack McCann
Misunderstood
[ 1984 ] Ned Rawley
[ 1984 ] Ned Rawley
Twice in a Lifetime
[ 1985 ] Harry MacKenzie
[ 1985 ] Harry MacKenzie
Target
[ 1985 ] Walter Lloyd
[ 1985 ] Walter Lloyd
Hoosiers
[ 1986 ] Coach Norman Dale
[ 1986 ] Coach Norman Dale
Power
[ 1986 ] Wilfred Buckley
[ 1986 ] Wilfred Buckley
No Way Out
[ 1987 ] David Brice
[ 1987 ] David Brice
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
[ 1987 ] Lex Luthor, Nuclear Man
[ 1987 ] Lex Luthor, Nuclear Man
Mississippi Burning
[ 1988 ] Anderson
[ 1988 ] Anderson
Split Decisions
[ 1988 ] Dan McGuinn
[ 1988 ] Dan McGuinn
Full Moon in Blue Water
[ 1988 ] Floyd
[ 1988 ] Floyd
Another Woman
[ 1988 ] Larry
[ 1988 ] Larry
Bat*21
[ 1988 ] Lt. Colonel Iceal Hambleton
[ 1988 ] Lt. Colonel Iceal Hambleton
The Package
[ 1989 ] Sgt. Johnny Gallagher
[ 1989 ] Sgt. Johnny Gallagher
Postcards from the Edge
[ 1990 ] Lowell Kolchek
[ 1990 ] Lowell Kolchek
Loose Cannons
[ 1990 ] MacArthur Stern
[ 1990 ] MacArthur Stern
Narrow Margin
[ 1990 ] Robert Caulfield
[ 1990 ] Robert Caulfield
Class Action
[ 1991 ] Jedediah Tucker Ward
[ 1991 ] Jedediah Tucker Ward
Company Business
[ 1991 ] Sam Boyd
[ 1991 ] Sam Boyd
Unforgiven
[ 1992 ] Little Bill Daggett
[ 1992 ] Little Bill Daggett
The Firm
[ 1993 ] Avery Tolar
[ 1993 ] Avery Tolar
Geronimo: An American Legend
[ 1993 ] Brig. General George Crook
[ 1993 ] Brig. General George Crook
Wyatt Earp
[ 1994 ] Nichol Earp
[ 1994 ] Nichol Earp
Get Shorty
[ 1995 ] Harry Zimm
[ 1995 ] Harry Zimm
The Quick and the Dead
[ 1995 ] Herod
[ 1995 ] Herod
Crimson Tide
[ 1995 ] Ramsey
[ 1995 ] Ramsey
Extreme Measures
[ 1996 ] Dr. Lawrence Myrick
[ 1996 ] Dr. Lawrence Myrick
The Chamber
[ 1996 ] Sam Cayhall
[ 1996 ] Sam Cayhall
The Birdcage
[ 1996 ] Senator Keeley
[ 1996 ] Senator Keeley
Absolute Power
[ 1997 ] President Richmond
[ 1997 ] President Richmond
Enemy of the State
[ 1998 ] Edward Lyle, Brill
[ 1998 ] Edward Lyle, Brill
Twilight
[ 1998 ] Jack Ames
[ 1998 ] Jack Ames
Antz
[ 1998 ] Mandible
[ 1998 ] Mandible
Under Suspicion
[ 2000 ] Henry Hearst
[ 2000 ] Henry Hearst
The Replacements
[ 2000 ] Jimmy McGinty
[ 2000 ] Jimmy McGinty
The Mexican
[ 2001 ] Arnold Margolese
[ 2001 ] Arnold Margolese
Heist
[ 2001 ] Joe Moore
[ 2001 ] Joe Moore
Behind Enemy Lines
[ 2001 ] Reigart
[ 2001 ] Reigart
The Royal Tenenbaums
[ 2001 ] Royal Tenenbaum
[ 2001 ] Royal Tenenbaum
Heartbreakers
[ 2001 ] William B. Tensy
[ 2001 ] William B. Tensy
Runaway Jury
[ 2003 ] Rankin Fitch
[ 2003 ] Rankin Fitch
Welcome to Mooseport
[ 2004 ] Monroe Cole
[ 2004 ] Monroe Cole
Videos
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Gene Hackman Narrates Smithsonian Channel's THE UNKNOWN FLAG RAISER OF IWO JIMA
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-30 12:25:00
VIDEO: Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor Has 'An Emotional Core' in BATMAN V SUPERMAN
by Movies News Desk - 2015-06-19 20:26:30
News
Dramatic Short REMINISCE to Make World Premiere at Oscar-Qualifying LA Shorts
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025
Reminisce starring Ashna Sharan, Wayne Jay, Elisa Nixon and Roger Gutierrez will make its World Premiere at the Oscar-Qualifying LA Shorts on Saturday, July 26th at 3:15pm at the Regal Cinema at LA Live.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025
Reminisce starring Ashna Sharan, Wayne Jay, Elisa Nixon and Roger Gutierrez will make its World Premiere at the Oscar-Qualifying LA Shorts on Saturday, July 26th at 3:15pm at the Regal Cinema at LA Live.
Select Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights in Honor of William Finn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
The Broadway In Memoriam Committee has announced that a select group of theatres will dim their marquee lights on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:45 PM in a special individual tribute to William Finn, the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist behind Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
The Broadway In Memoriam Committee has announced that a select group of theatres will dim their marquee lights on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:45 PM in a special individual tribute to William Finn, the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist behind Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Artistic Directors at Theater Mu and Almeida Theatre, Groban to Host 2025 Jimmy Awards
by Alex Freeman - Jun 10, 2025
This morning, we’re looking back at Sunday’s biggest moments, from Cynthia Erivo's powerful hosting to the well-deserved wins and unforgettable performances that capped a remarkable Broadway season. Beyond the awards, we’re looking at the newly announced Gavin Creel Fellowship and Josh Groban hosting the Jimmy Awards. While we celebrated a triumphant Broadway season on Sunday, we are also looking at challenges at Dallas Children’s Theater as well as some more musical chairs of leadership positions both in the U.S. and abroad.
by Alex Freeman - Jun 10, 2025
This morning, we’re looking back at Sunday’s biggest moments, from Cynthia Erivo's powerful hosting to the well-deserved wins and unforgettable performances that capped a remarkable Broadway season. Beyond the awards, we’re looking at the newly announced Gavin Creel Fellowship and Josh Groban hosting the Jimmy Awards. While we celebrated a triumphant Broadway season on Sunday, we are also looking at challenges at Dallas Children’s Theater as well as some more musical chairs of leadership positions both in the U.S. and abroad.
Linda Lavin, William Finn, Gene Hackman and More to be Honored in Inaugural Marquee Dimming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
The newly formed Broadway In Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has confirmed the inaugural marquee dimming. See who will be honored.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
The newly formed Broadway In Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has confirmed the inaugural marquee dimming. See who will be honored.
John Cazale 90th Anniversary Retrospective to Play at Film Forum in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025
A retrospective of the short but extraordinary movie career of actor John Cazale, whose five films–THE GODFATHER, THE GODFATHER PART II, THE CONVERSATION, THE DEER HUNTER, DOG DAY AFTERNOON–were all Oscar Best Picture winners or nominees, will run at Film Forum from Friday, June 13 to Thursday, June 19.
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025
A retrospective of the short but extraordinary movie career of actor John Cazale, whose five films–THE GODFATHER, THE GODFATHER PART II, THE CONVERSATION, THE DEER HUNTER, DOG DAY AFTERNOON–were all Oscar Best Picture winners or nominees, will run at Film Forum from Friday, June 13 to Thursday, June 19.
ABC Studios to Debut Special About the Final Days of Gene Hackman
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025
ABC News Studios’ timely new primetime special “Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special” airs Tuesday, March 18 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025
ABC News Studios’ timely new primetime special “Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special” airs Tuesday, March 18 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu.
The Cleveland Orchestra Adds Seven Events for Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025
The Cleveland Orchestra announced the addition of seven new events to the third edition of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025
The Cleveland Orchestra announced the addition of seven new events to the third edition of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival.
Oscar-Winner Gene Hackman Passes Away at 95
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Gene Hackman, prolific actor of the stage and screen and 2 time Oscar-winner, has passed away at 95 years old.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Gene Hackman, prolific actor of the stage and screen and 2 time Oscar-winner, has passed away at 95 years old.
Review: I'LL EAT YOU LAST: A CHAT WITH SUE MENGERS is a Must-See at Diamond Stage Company
by Courtney Symes - Jan 31, 2025
Sometimes you’re lucky enough to see something and know that it’s special. I had that experience last summer when I saw, Oh, Mary! on Broadway. I had it again last weekend when I attended the second week of Diamond Stage Company’s inaugural production of I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers. In this arresting piece, Janis Stevens directs Natasha Hause in John Logan’s one-woman show about Hollywood superagent, Sue Mengers.
by Courtney Symes - Jan 31, 2025
Sometimes you’re lucky enough to see something and know that it’s special. I had that experience last summer when I saw, Oh, Mary! on Broadway. I had it again last weekend when I attended the second week of Diamond Stage Company’s inaugural production of I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers. In this arresting piece, Janis Stevens directs Natasha Hause in John Logan’s one-woman show about Hollywood superagent, Sue Mengers.
Review: I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A CONVERSATION WITH SUE MENGERS at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 9, 2024
In 2015, Vanity Fair published an article about the first super agent in Hollywood, Sue Mengers. Mengers career started where all women agents started in 1961, as a secretary. It was the same year she met the not-yet legendary Barbra Streisand, “before she lost the ‘a’,” quips Cathy Moriarty as Mengers in The Bents staging of John Logan’s play, I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A Chat With Sue Mengers, which premiered on Friday, December 6.
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 9, 2024
In 2015, Vanity Fair published an article about the first super agent in Hollywood, Sue Mengers. Mengers career started where all women agents started in 1961, as a secretary. It was the same year she met the not-yet legendary Barbra Streisand, “before she lost the ‘a’,” quips Cathy Moriarty as Mengers in The Bents staging of John Logan’s play, I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A Chat With Sue Mengers, which premiered on Friday, December 6.
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - Jul 7, 2024
What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Orpheum Theatre?
by Steve Murray - Jul 7, 2024
What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Orpheum Theatre?
Actor Tony Lo Bianco Passes Away at 87
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2024
Actor Tony Lo Bianco has passed away. Learn more about Venza's life and work.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2024
Actor Tony Lo Bianco has passed away. Learn more about Venza's life and work.
Broadway's Next Hit Musical to Present THE PHONY AWARDS At 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024
Catch the exciting event, THE PHONY AWARDS, presented by Broadway's Next Hit Musical at 54 Below. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024
Catch the exciting event, THE PHONY AWARDS, presented by Broadway's Next Hit Musical at 54 Below. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Interview: Chatting With Jack Plotnick, Co-Writer Of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL
by Lynn Beaver - Mar 22, 2024
I’m so happy to have the opportunity to chat with the co-writer of DISASTER! Jack Plotnick. DISASTER! runs March 22 - April 21 at The Georgetown Palace Theatre and Jack is attending opening night.
by Lynn Beaver - Mar 22, 2024
I’m so happy to have the opportunity to chat with the co-writer of DISASTER! Jack Plotnick. DISASTER! runs March 22 - April 21 at The Georgetown Palace Theatre and Jack is attending opening night.
March BIRTHDAY Feature and a QUIZ:
Honoring Those Born in March
by Rob Lester - Mar 1, 2024
Let's march into March with a quiz about the music notables born in that month. Check out this BroadwayWorld quiz to see how much you know about them. A March Multiple Choice Quiz about our multiple birthday honorees.
by Rob Lester - Mar 1, 2024
Let's march into March with a quiz about the music notables born in that month. Check out this BroadwayWorld quiz to see how much you know about them. A March Multiple Choice Quiz about our multiple birthday honorees.
Cast and Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of HONOR By William R. Duell
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2023
honor, a psychological drama written by William R. Duell, will make its world premiere this Fall in a limited engagement at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres, 502 West 53rd St. (at 10th Ave), NYC, October 1-29, 2023.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2023
honor, a psychological drama written by William R. Duell, will make its world premiere this Fall in a limited engagement at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres, 502 West 53rd St. (at 10th Ave), NYC, October 1-29, 2023.
Cast and Creatives Set for World Premiere of HONOR by William R. Duell at A.R.T./New York Theatres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023
Discover the casting and creatives for the highly anticipated world premiere of 'honor' by William R. Duell. Get your tickets now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023
Discover the casting and creatives for the highly anticipated world premiere of 'honor' by William R. Duell. Get your tickets now!
World Premiere Limited Engagement of HONOR at A.R.T./New York Theatres Sets Cast and Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2023
Discover the highly anticipated world premiere of 'honor' by William R. Duell. This psychological drama delves into themes of loyalty, forgiveness, and healing as two damaged men confront their demons. Don't miss this limited engagement production featuring an impressive cast and creative team. Get your tickets now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2023
Discover the highly anticipated world premiere of 'honor' by William R. Duell. This psychological drama delves into themes of loyalty, forgiveness, and healing as two damaged men confront their demons. Don't miss this limited engagement production featuring an impressive cast and creative team. Get your tickets now!
TALES FROM THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE Comes to Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the exciting, new comedy TALES FROM THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE, a sparkling narrative written by and starring film star Steve Guttenberg (star of Diner, Cocoon, Three Men and a Baby and Police Academy franchises), will be the season finale of Bay Street’s 2023 Mainstage Season.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the exciting, new comedy TALES FROM THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE, a sparkling narrative written by and starring film star Steve Guttenberg (star of Diner, Cocoon, Three Men and a Baby and Police Academy franchises), will be the season finale of Bay Street’s 2023 Mainstage Season.
Pasadena Playhouse To Receive 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that based on the recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Association, Pasadena Playhouse, in Pasadena, California, will be the recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor is accompanied by a grant of $25,000, made possible by City National Bank's generous support.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that based on the recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Association, Pasadena Playhouse, in Pasadena, California, will be the recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor is accompanied by a grant of $25,000, made possible by City National Bank's generous support.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Gene Hackman been in?
Gene Hackman has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Gene Hackman been in?
Gene Hackman has not appeared in the West End.
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