One of my all-time favorite actors. One of the absolute best.
@karenleemallonee6842 жыл бұрын
I'm glad he took the Doctors advice to reduce stress. He sounds like he is very happy with his lovely wife & his life. I'll have to look for his books. Great video, Mr. Skinner.
@jimmygarlon7502 жыл бұрын
You are right Gene, you are not a Hollywood star, you are one of the greatest actor to ever grace the screen. One mark of a good actor is when they play a villain and you want to knock them out with your fist. You have keep me and my family entertained over the years, thank you. Thanks Jerry for this video, great job.
@silencedogood57662 жыл бұрын
Love Hackman ! Great actor.
@earlwashington81042 жыл бұрын
Indeed, Jerry Skinner is an Internet jewel! Thank you Mr. Skinner.
@hasannaomir.30372 жыл бұрын
I always craved an understanding of the person and career of Gene Hackman. Then comes you, sir. Thank you so very much. What a happy ending, too!!!!
@stephenfermoyle4578 Жыл бұрын
an amazing Actor and Man. Gene was one of my Father's fave actors.Every part he played was outstanding. no one compares to Mr Hackman.
@royboy93612 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up to Jerry Skinner. One of the best in the video business. Thanks Jerry!
@MrZola12342 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite actors. I’m surprised he and Dustin Hoffman did not do more together. He did not mention my favorite Hackman movie, “Class Action.” Hackman plays an aging plaintiff attorney who faces his daughter practicing corporate law defending a car company in a case similar to the Pinto exploding gas tanks.
@timepoet772 жыл бұрын
Anything Gene Hackman did in film or television, he brought humanity and humor. Hoosiers, Superman, The French Connection, Crimson Tide, and No Way Out wouldn’t have been so great if Gene hadn’t delivered his presence.
@jackburton54832 жыл бұрын
Same with Mississippi Burning and Unforgiven , absolutely incredible actor.
@drfreud652 жыл бұрын
Let us not forget The Poseidon Adventure....
@rolomaticz50092 жыл бұрын
And the hilarious Young Frankenstein hermit in the woods ROTFL...
@jackburton54832 жыл бұрын
@@rolomaticz5009 holy shit that was hilarious!! I had no idea he was in that movie 😂
@TroyFutureExpat2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Gene Hackman movies was the Quick and the Dead. Another "violent" fare. He excelled at being a bad guy too. Thanks for another winner Mr. Skinner.
@LivingWithTheGuzmans2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kmeccat2 жыл бұрын
LOVE Gene Hackman! You listed a LOT of his movies, but even that only scratches the surface. My two favorites were lesser known movies, "Target: and "Enemy of the State". What an actor! Priceless!
@WisconsinWanderer2 жыл бұрын
I can understand why he had reservations of Unforgiven, it was a brutal movie. Gene deserves all the best as his family too! Thank you 🙏
@TERoss-jk9ny2 жыл бұрын
Gene Hackman and Mel Gibson are two of the greatest actors of this generation!
@morganballard60532 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! :-)
@byronsamuel35702 жыл бұрын
Hackman is at least
@fifthbusiness1678 Жыл бұрын
Well, Gene Hackman is, anyway. Gibson is a better director than actor IMO
@normahird90592 жыл бұрын
Mr Skinner, My favorite Hackman movie has always been Unforgiven. As you said Hackman never made a bad movie.
@roxannemoser2 жыл бұрын
Mr Skinner, your biographies and short documentaries are so informative. Thank you for all you do. I never knew this much about Gene Hackman. I've always thought he's an amazing actor.
@UncommonWoman16112 жыл бұрын
Another one of my favorite craftsman!!! Never met a Gene Hackman movie I didn't like!!! Thank you Jerry, wonderful job as usual!!! You're voice is calming!!! PEACE AND LIFE!!! 🙇🏾♀️🙇🏾♀️🙇🏾♀️💝💝💝🕊🕊🕊🎥🎥🎥
@desertwind3062 жыл бұрын
You left out one of my favorites with Gene Hackman. lol! Birdcage! He was hilarious!! Thanks for sharing.
@nancyrauch26442 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent production Jerry ! It is amazing how many actors and actresses struggled trying to become successful. He became an actor and ended up becoming a successful writer. Thanks for sharing his life Jerry ! 😊
@markbaier44212 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation! Always enjoy your work.
@bird14272 жыл бұрын
Truly one of the best actors ever. Great video.
@lindalue45042 жыл бұрын
Your right there Jerry he was a great actor he made a lot of good films loved him Mississippi burning , Bonnie and Clyde and French Connection .
@2BESTdogBLUE2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another SUPERB Video👍🏼👍🏼 I agree with you when you say "I've never seen a bad Gene Hackman movie!" I also have to say I've never seen a bad Jerry Skinner video!!❤️
@JerrySkinner19432 жыл бұрын
Thank you very very much. Jerry
@fadedrose92 жыл бұрын
We musn't forget his performance in the hilarious "Birdcage"!
@jonbeckman95662 жыл бұрын
I thought Unforgiven was his best. Sorry to know it bothered him. The duck of death always makes me smile.
@mikeevans73812 жыл бұрын
It's weird that I have to be reminded how great he was and still is I'm sure. William Shatner, Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman I can name a lot more these actors are special to me same age as my mother who passed away a long time ago. Thank you Mr Springer for bringing this entertainment to us you do a fantastic job. 🤔👍🇺🇸
@stargatedr2 жыл бұрын
ditto, same age as my mother also who passed in 1969
@twilightpurpleglow2 жыл бұрын
As the saying goes; "It is never too late"..Gene Hackman started his movie carrier at the time he was supposed to: not a year earlier not a year later. Excellent top-notch actor. I can tell you I have almost seen ALL of his movies, brilliant performer. I am so happy to know he has survived some near miss with his health, and that he is still with us and has a lovely home, wife and I am sure life in the twilight of his years. My mom wanted to be a writer all her life but with 5 kids sadly never accomplished it. Congratulations to Gene Hackman. And to you Jerry for a wonderful video as always.
@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE2 жыл бұрын
Hands Down-One of the All time Greatest Actors! Born 1930’ same year as Clint Eastwood’ another greatest of Actors🇺🇸 they’re Both in their 90s now. God Bless em.
@missdaisy57362 жыл бұрын
I agree about Gene Hackman and the movies, he just didn’t make bad films. I always enjoyed them and knew it was gonna be a good movie if he was in it. It sounds like Gene Hackman is in his 90s now! Good for him he deserves such a creative lifestyle in his retirement years! And it does sound like he has learned how to take care of his self and his heart. I wish him all the best👍🏻⭐️
@fadedrose92 жыл бұрын
Gene Hackman has been my favorite actor of all time forever. There isn't one bad movie to his wonderful legacy. I've had a mad crush on him as well. His looks, his acting & his brilliance for me are unsurpassed. This was a great tribute to him & a chance for me to catch up on what he's been doing. I pray for good health and a long life for the wonderful, amazing man that he is
@speckledhen4092 жыл бұрын
Love these biographies but you are the star that I adore! Be blessed.
@elaineteut95792 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these biographies. I have been a movie fan for 60 years. You do a wonderful job and I know they take a lot of work and time.
@EddySunMusicProbe2 жыл бұрын
Excellent documentary Jerry.. Thank you so much! Best wishes to you and also to Mr Hackman. Cheers, Eddy.
@JerrySkinner19432 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eddy. Jerry
@danette04162 жыл бұрын
Never could stand Hackman, until this video. Thank u, Jerry!
@wjriii42382 жыл бұрын
Accomplished, without a formal education. Mr. Hackman, you are awesome.
@garylam62332 жыл бұрын
You’re so right Jean Hackman was a natural ! I loved his performances he was such a believable actor . Thanks Jerry
@aaronrodriquez38152 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry ……one of my favorite actors ….plus we were both Marines so of course he’s a brother too
@JerrySkinner19432 жыл бұрын
Got You. Jerry
@daved70242 жыл бұрын
One of the great actors for sure. Thanks Jerry for another wonderful documentary. 👍🙂
@glion77922 жыл бұрын
Mr. Hackman one of the best. Nice work, Mr. Skinner.
@WhiteStone214752 жыл бұрын
Glad to see an announcement of a NEW Jerry Skinner video. Just what I needed, thanks, Jerry, well done.
@JerrySkinner19432 жыл бұрын
Very welcome WhiteStone. Jerry
@zoefroon42692 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you
@hell0hkitty2 жыл бұрын
jerry you forgot his insanely funny performance in ''birdcage''. great actor.
@Dive-Deeper3 ай бұрын
It would be a huge shame if Hackman was never honored with a lifetime achievement award. Such a fantastic, natural actor. Such a body of work.
@jillblase68202 жыл бұрын
You are right Jerry, their are no bad Gene Hackman movies. Unforgiven was one of my favorites. A wonderful documentary, incredible. Thank you Jerry, I’m going to watch Peter Fonda again now. I’ve seen it about a year ago and gonna watch it again. Thanks again Jerry, and please keep em coming. Augie and Jill Blase, Winter Springs, Florida.
@JerrySkinner19432 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friends from Winter Springs. Jerry
@mikehutchins79632 жыл бұрын
Great documentary on Mr. Hackman. I wish him peace and a long life. 👍
@TheMorganMonroeShow2 жыл бұрын
As an actor myself I’ll be honest with you. I hated this guy. I literally hated him..... Then I saw Mississippi burning. Then realized, I hated his characters. That’s how good of an actor he was. Immediately immediately become one of my top favorites. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. That is the truth. Bravo Gene.
@Bubberscat2 жыл бұрын
Another very informative presentation. Thx Jerry.
@mikemontgomery73372 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite actors of all time !! So natural.
@karensparks25092 жыл бұрын
A great actor. Danville is near where I live. That’s awesome. A great video!
@Smudgeroon742 жыл бұрын
1 of the best Vietnam based films is rarely shown nowadays, it's called "Uncommon Valor" made in 1983. It's a very good film and Hackman gives a powerhouse performance.
@InfamousGUNN2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry this man is a legend and one of the greatest actors to Grace the screen. I grew up with him in movies ! He deserves our respect.
@carlmontney7916 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry for this tribute to Gene Hackman. An actor I've always liked and admired. One thing that's true is the words "bad movie" and "Gene Hackman" can never be used together when talking about Mr. Hackman's movie career.
@amandagomersall15182 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry great video, I’m with you too never seen a bad gene Hackman movie , and I didn’t cry to this one 🥰🥰🥰🇬🇧
@JerrySkinner19432 жыл бұрын
Dry your eyes my dear Amanda. Gene is o.k. Jerry
@amandagomersall15182 жыл бұрын
@@JerrySkinner1943 thank you 💋
@ChancetheCanine2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry another wonderful done video on your part' and I too have always like Gene's movies! Enemy of The State, Behind Enemy Lines!
@dj330362 жыл бұрын
I was living in the Florida Keys, living just down the street from where his bicycle accident happened. I remember the helicopter sweeping him off to Miami. Coincidentally I was riding my bicycle at the same time and had to bypass my route due to the road being closed off because of the accident. Even though he only lived a short distance from my home, I never had the pleasure of meeting him. He was often spotted dining in the local restaurants and was well liked by the locals.
@lindalue45042 жыл бұрын
Your right there Jerry his films were all good he was a great actor I loved him Mississippi Burning , Bonnie and Clyde and French Connection and always a good job well done Thank You .
@3trilogy2 жыл бұрын
So wonderful to see Jerry Skinner do a biography of Gene Hackman!
@kenanacampora2 жыл бұрын
The Marine named Hackman is excellent. Also, he is a great actor. USMC comes first. Always.
@Janeintheok2 жыл бұрын
Always a Marine 🇺🇸💚
@scorpioking362 жыл бұрын
This was really nice...... Excellent video..... God Bless ......
@sallykohorst88032 жыл бұрын
I loved him in the French connection. Thanks for sharing his life story. Oh yes the Poseidon Adventure amazing
@afrolund8010 ай бұрын
I was born in 1980. So of course my 1st exposure to Gene Hackman was Superman. Despite playing a villain. He was so charismatic, that his voice has always been comforting to me. I love going back seeing his movies. Especiallly the ones I never saw before. Such an amazing actor!
@maudemathildeh3352 жыл бұрын
Well done Jerry👍👍 was just thinking about him the other day. Great actor.
@mathiasringle69722 жыл бұрын
Nice work Jerry! Love your narration!
@195511SM2 жыл бұрын
I remember a film called 'The Gypsy Moths'.......starring Burt Lancaster, Gene & I think Scott Wilson & Deborah Kerr?
@burtthebeast42392 жыл бұрын
Uncommon Valor is still one of my favorite movies from my childhood. I'm 48 now but still get chills when I see Randal Tex Cobb ( sailor ) in the movie, pull the pin on his grenade as he jumps out of the gun tower yelling YAAA HAAA, blowing up the enemy NVA and himself to save his fellow soldiers. Fantastic movie..
@denodon502 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as always. I am a big fan.
@tree72492 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites. Good enuff to be cast in so many great roles. And they said he started to late. Looks like he was right on time.
@andymckane72712 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Wonderful subject for your review. Thank you very much, Mr. Skinner! Gene Hackman, now retired, was a fabulous actor. Semper Fidelis, Mr. Hackman!
@JerrySkinner19432 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Andy. Jerry
@cliffmesser93072 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest that is all I can say. They just don't make them like him anymore.
@earlwashington81042 жыл бұрын
Gene is also one of my favorite actors. So natural and unefforted on screen that he always seems like he’s not acting. I can easily see how the Pasadena Playhouse mis scored his immense talent. Thank you Gene Hackman. My name is Earl M. Washington, graphic artist. born 1962
@sidekickfanboy29042 жыл бұрын
Another great documentary you keep posting I'll keep watching thank you
@JerrySkinner19432 жыл бұрын
Agreed my friend. Jerry
@markbraxton12892 жыл бұрын
My favourite actor because he never acted like he was acting..totally natural..every movie was a documentary...
@markmarsh272 жыл бұрын
MISSED YOU JERRY! ... I enjoy your voice more than I do the fascinating information.
@donnavaughn53932 жыл бұрын
Thanks you have a good voice see you soon
@marcm99992 жыл бұрын
Jerry Skinner, your work is amazing!!
@TheFilmFellow Жыл бұрын
Hackman, Washington and Hanks are my favorite 3 actors. Hackman has earned his peace in life a long time ago.
@stephenfermoyle4578 Жыл бұрын
i wrote his publisher a letter about how amazing his novels are years ago. i was lucky enough to get a letter back. Mr Hackman is in a league of his own. You forgot ''No way out'' with Kevin Costner. Another amazing role. Thank you again for celebrating this amazing man. i would have loved to have met him. i can remember my Father talking about the car chase scene in The French Connection'' it was shot on location with no permits and it really happened the way it was shot. An inspiration to us all and never believe other peoples bad press about what you want to do in life. Gene just did it !!
@Bigger-Than-Jesus2 жыл бұрын
Oh man i LOVE a Jerry Skinner Documentary/Biography! how are you doing my friend!? WOW had no idea about Hackman's rough up bringing!
@deplorabledave10482 жыл бұрын
I loved his trade mark CHUCKLE!! He does that in every role. " a slightly diabolical back-of-the-throat chuckle"
@scofab Жыл бұрын
"Enemy of the State" is also fascinating, and another excellent performance by Mr, Hackman. Late to this one but thanks as always Mr. Skinner.
@MrGF15822 жыл бұрын
Yet another good one Jerry! Keep'em comin sir!
@fifthbusiness1678 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you completely, Mr. Skinner: Gene Hackman has never been less than very good (to excellent) in every film I’ve seen him in, and you can’t say that about too many actors. He was remarkable in the French Connection, The Conversation and Mississippi Burning. Great summary of his career, thank you.
@mauiswift63912 жыл бұрын
One of the best actors of his time. Glad he still enjoying his retirement.
@1223jamez2 жыл бұрын
He hit the nail on the head in The French Connection in 1971! One of my favorites.
@kirbymarchbarcena2 жыл бұрын
He was born to be an actor...the fact that he can do villainous and goodie roles really proved it.
@jeffharris60162 жыл бұрын
I truly enjoy your videos please keep them coming
@deerhoda75742 жыл бұрын
As always nicely done. Thanks Jerry.
@mikespillman3075 Жыл бұрын
Has Gene Hackman EVER done a bad role? This man is a legend....
@yevaburshteyn69382 жыл бұрын
Wonderful story about Gene Beckman a great actor and writter. Like his movies.Thanks for the story.
@StrokerStevens2 жыл бұрын
I loved his character in Young Frankenstein!
@kariskogstadlita80852 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry ,great work as always 🤗He is one of my favorite actor 🤗
@tomneidher2 жыл бұрын
Most of the old school of actors like Charles Bronson and Gene Hackman etc came from poor backgrounds and had to work. That was when actors were heroes and we looked up to them. Today, there are so many garbage movies, same with the new generation of actors. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger the rest of them.
@byronsamuel35702 жыл бұрын
I agree! Almost no other male actor can match his diversity. He can play any role convincingly be it starring actor to supporting part!
@spark_67102 жыл бұрын
My very 1st movie I saw him in was " The French Connection " & I knew right away how special he was as an actor !! He is the only actor that my entire family members liked !! I hope he'll still show up on TV & in movies for small parts to surprise us !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
@Volaris272 жыл бұрын
You did it again Mr. Jerry, thank you so much. xoxo
@JerrySkinner19432 жыл бұрын
Thank you Marie. Jerry
@sedevacante00272 жыл бұрын
Hackman is my favorite of all time.
@anitastodolak98822 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry for another awesome video! Gene Hackman is one of the best! I love your voice and narration as well. I find it so soothing.