Why You Rarely Hear About Gene Hackman Nowadays

[@GrungeHQ]

What is your favorite performance by Gene Hackman?

[@johndisalvo6283]

Crimson Tide!!

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

Mississippi burning and the unforgiven.

[@christineparis5607]

I loved the quick and the dead, even though it wasn't a great film. I liked that he just single handedly pulled the movie up by being a total evil character, that, when he talks about his childhood, actually makes you sympathize! Only great actors can lift terrible characters into a space where you almost root for them...

[@christylove4834]

French Connection

[@orgeirjonsson3014]

Little Bill Daggett, Unforgiven.

[@arlingtondoyle]

Why do you rarely hear about Gene Hackman?! Cause he's 91 years old! Let's just let him enjoy a well-deserved retirement.

[@lexkanyima2195]

He is like Sean Connery

[@Bill-cv1xu]

Indeed

[@vickil3256]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@Firstthunder]

Holy crap he’s that old! I swear there really is something to that whole deal with the devil thing.

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

@@lexkanyima2195 Dead?

[@robertobuatti7226]

I grew up in his movies and really miss his on screen presence, a real actor's actor with so many top notch performances in his Filmography.

[@vickil3256]

Loved “Bat 21” 💚💜😊

[@missjody4142]

Because he's old and minds his own Business. Great actor!

[@schweizerballs573]

Robert Dinero is old and doesn’t know when to STFU

[@silverdrillpickle7596]

Thank you both for stating what clearly needed to be said.

[@otisspunkmeyer9339]

@@schweizerballs573 absolutely

[@chrisvig123]

Yeah he’s not doing the Clint Eastwood thing 😯

[@lukewilliams2573]

Lol, yeah - soon as they mentioned ...born 1930. Not hard to make a reasonable assumption.

[@ChimingIn]

One of my favorites, I miss him. I hope he is enjoying his life to its fullest ❤️

[@marcialtunacao4757]

With Gene Hackman, a movie is never dull.

[@hankramos8663]

Yes The Poseidon Adventure and Mississippi Burning come to mind.

[@pearlwhite3009]

Gene is also a superb artist. He is truly a gift from God. I love all of his movies, and Hoosiers makes me cry every time I watch it. Love this man! 💙

[@MVuke84]

The fact that Gene Hackman is still alive is incredible, I hope I can make it to my 90's. Let the guy enjoy his retirement, and peace, after entertaining us for over 50 plus years.

[@jaceconverse6337]

You might find it to be a horrible experience unless you are very rich and have amazing health. I hope I don't make it to 90,

[@MVuke84]

@@jaceconverse6337 Right...I'd want to make it to 90, but only if I can still be active and maybe play golf 😆

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

Gene Hackman was a great actor throughout so many eras. I love westerns and he was amazing in Unforgiven but he was also great in any role he took. The man is a force of nature on screen.

[@terrymay8114]

he was superb in missisipi burning

[@eljodefreitas2417]

My husband and I just love Gene Hackman. We have really missed not seeing him in new movies but we wish him and his family the very best . God be with him.

[@rickreed123]

One of those actors that made whatever he appeared in watchable and entertaining. It is just a pleasure to see him on the screen.

[@Zeldarw104]

Gene Hackman is one of my favorite actors -- he's like 90 or something that's probably, why, he's not working anymore, he just wants to enjoy the rest of his life.😍🙂 ( I'm cool tho.)

[@leesashriber5097]

One of my favorites! He is about 90. He's probably slowed down.. God bless him! 🙏❤️😊

[@fredm5245]

One of the best actors ever.

[@Cynewise_]

The most underrated actor who has ever lived.

[@MickeyKnox]

he is one of the finest actors ever appeared in films

[@daviddixon6408]

You don't hear much from him nowadays because he's 92 years old. Retired and one of my all time favorite actors.

[@jackiblair7932]

One of my favorite actors. Be well, Mr. Hackman. Live long.

[@PeteVanDemark]

Truly one of the all-time greatest actors!

[@gorkivalenzuela6940]

Gene Hackman is one of the greatest actors of the XX Century. Long Live Gene Hackman!!!

[@brileyvandyke5792]

Excellent actor. Some of my favorite film of his are The Conversation, The French Connection, Night Moves, Scarecrow, but really he was damned excellent in almost every film he was in

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

Mississippi burning and the unforgiven are the two that really stand out for me.

[@harrywilde2178]

It's "Unforgiven" not the Unforgiven!

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

@@harrywilde2178 Who gives a rats ass!

[@Snatcher_Catcher]

That passion behind his voice makes him iconic

[@jamaicanlyricist1965]

The voice of this narrator is so soothing. One of the most appropriate voices that fits the channel. Thanks for your amazing contents.

[@danieldalton6544]

Miss him and Nicholson. Two of the best living actors both retired.

[@normabrien8331]

His role in the French connection was one of his best.

[@Funeeman]

He's retired!. Just smelling the roses and enjoying each day until the end. A great actor.

[@feliciahilaski7677]

I love Gene Hackman. He’s an unbelievable actor

[@brendansierra6451]

We don’t hear about him because he’s coming up on 92. Let this great American treasure enjoy his retirement.

[@mr.joshua7586]

He's one of the best actors ever. A real original

[@lovingmydog6196]

New Yorkers, we act nonchalantly when we see an actor walking on the streets of NYC. I remember one day walking on 5th Ave along side Central Park when I saw Gene Hackman and his wife, I think, walking towards me. We glanced at each other as we passed by. I smiled as he winked at me. So cool…

[@greg8598]

I miss him terribly. He and Hoffman are, in my opinion, the two greatest actors of the last six decades.

[@kristirichards2249]

I love Gene's movies so much but my alltime fave movie is All The Presidents Men.

[@michaelhurley3171]

I'm glad he's had a nice long life. Hope he lives till 100. Deserves his retirement!

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

I hope he does to, a damned good actor.

[@shahrulamar5358]

Betty White will turned 100 years old next month.

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

@@shahrulamar5358 Sadly with the recent passing of Ed Asner Betty White is the last remaining cast member of the Mary Tyler Moore show.

[@shahrulamar5358]

@@Patriot-oi7mj Asner also had a long life. He already 91 when he died.

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

@@shahrulamar5358 Very true.

[@paulbfields8284]

I think it’s funny that to me no matter how far back you go back in his film career he always seems to look to be “old”… no meaning that in any way negative. Thank you Mr Hackman for always being so well prepared for each role.. you always make it look so effortless.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Gene has every right to live a private life he's now retired from acting hopefully he's happy

[@levak8740]

I work with mr Gene Hackman on set of Extreme Measures absolutely nice man and gentleman ,legend !

[@AngelGonzalez-jj9hx]

Excellent documentary. I regard Hackman as one of the best, and most credible, actors I have watched perform.

[@robertschmidt7879]

If you ever see his name in the movie credits, stop and watch the film. The script and the plot may be iffy but his contribution will never be short of the mark

[@christineparis5607]

Agree!!

[@rogersmith7396]

The one with Dan Ackroid was pretty sucky.

[@pedenmk]

One of my favorite actors. Marine veteran. I likes Hollywood back during the 60s and 70s

[@davidmay8104]

"Enemy Of The State," with whom he stars with Will Smith, is another great action film.

[@LivHard]

He was also brilliant in “”Runaway Jury” & “Class Action”.

[@nope3744]

Brill

[@Nvananon]

Because he retired, and he isn't an idiot who needs to be in the news all the time. He had a great, illustrious career and he's enjoying his twilight years without a bunch of twats peering into his private life.

[@Albo96286]

Here here!

[@karenworley241]

One of my long time favorites!! He was, is a great actor 💙

[@roberttompkins9991]

He also has a place in Ponte Vedra Beach Fl. Ive heard some of the local people say you can occasionally see him at the local Home Depot, and if you recognize him he’s pretty friendly and approachable, and willing to pose for a picture with you and sign autographs.

[@johndeardorff3011]

He was great in the Bird Cage with Robin Williams. And who could forget him playing Popeye Doyle. Based on a true story.

[@nybuffymeister8328]

Glad you mentioned The Bird Cage. He was marvelous as he was twisted and turned by Robin Williams and ….. Seeing him with the dance hall get up at the end was the price of admission..

[@peterkinberger9741]

It is good to know Gene, a fellow Marine, is still around. 91 is a tough age to achieve but Gene has always been a tough guy and a tough act to follow. My best wishes to Gene, Semper Fi !

[@peterkinberger9741]

Oh yes, Eddie Egan's son was stationed on the same base I was back in the 70's.

[@paco1443]

Great actor. Wish him long life.

[@bigdeal6852]

One of my All Time favorites !!

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

I've just read lots of comments below all loving this actor, so I'm gonna say it simply that hes a proper legend, simple as that.

[@paulgrimaldi1751]

Always wondered why he wasn't fond of his role in 'The Posiden Adventure' He was really good in it.

[@dominiquejeannin4510]

Definitely one of the best, he’s earned his “me” time. I’ll miss him.

[@bdw9096]

I will never forgive the Academy’s decision to not give you the best actor Oscar for Mississippi Burning. You were absolutely incredible Mr. Hackman.

[@deejay9868]

Definitely one of my favourite movies.

[@garyholcomb8906]

Because this man is past 90 best part of our lives for many years and will continue as we continue watching movies that he has played in

[@seona6549]

He's 91 and enjoying life... Good for him! He's a damn good actor! ❤️

[@tedpert8786]

Gene Hackman is one of the greatest!

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

One of the best actors of all time.

[@kevinbarr9003]

My mother's favorite actor, she stopped watching new movies after he retired.

[@Kyle-vb3fz]

My favorite character of his is actually the blind guy in Young Frankenstein.

[@luv2fly745]

It was uncredited too! His performance was one of several reasons why Young Frankenstein is a masterpiece in my opinion.

[@christylumpa4357]

Simply one of the best.....top 3 of my favourite actors

[@averagejoe9436]

Great Great story....Gene is one of the GREATEST of all time!

[@MrSkylark1]

MR HACKMAN IS ONE OF THE FINEST ACTORS OF THIS CENTURY.

[@GregMoress]

He was the smoking man in Heartbreakers, before that he was Lex Luthor in Superman, before that he was the blind man in Young Frankenstein.

[@Andrew-ix6ni]

Legend

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I love Gene Hackman and thought that perhaps he had died since I couldn't find anything he has stared in as of late. Boy, 91, time sure has flown by. Glad to hear he is still active.

[@zyzzyvacation]

Both Denzel Washington (Crimson Tide) and Kevin Costner (No Way Out) have said that Hackman was the greatest actor they had ever worked with. My particular favorites: "Scarecrow" (1973) (with Al Pacino), "Night Moves" (1975) and "Mississippi Burning" (1988)👍👍👍

[@kerriferguson2023]

Fellow actors always had wonderful things to say about him. And some have written that he is a great friend and the one person who would always "have your back". From all accounts, a really decent guy.

[@marymichael1211]

Thank you for the information. All three are favorite actors for me. All three are masterful at the art, craft, essence, and spirit of acting.

[@parmmohan4603]

He just got better in acting with age. A true legend!

[@markmassey2231]

One of the greatest actor's of all time.......Just love and let him be.....

[@margaretchayka6878]

Poseidon Adventure is one of my favorite movies of all time. He was also hilarious in Heartbreakers. He pretty much played himself most of the time, but he played himself well, and was in a lot of entertaining movies, whether they were A or B list. Can't think of any real dogs he was in.

[@laniejuanitawhitehurst1624]

That was Slim Pickens advise to new actors “be yourself don’t try to be someone you are not”

[@michaelverdi8872]

A great actor and a fabulous human being

[@davesonowski4057]

The French Connection was my Favorite Gene Hackman movie along with Uncommon Valor and The Replacements

[@jimjefftube]

One of my favorite actors! He is great in all his movies, but three that come to mind quickly are The Firm, Enemy of the State and Crimson Tide. Excellent actor and way to make an exit Mr. Hackman. On your terms :)

[@bluesky9940]

Three of my favorite movies...

[@tuffteddy1446]

Gene's performance in The Royal Tennenbaums was perfection.

[@frankconway6760]

He's almost 92 give the guy a break ! An absolute brilliant actor has given great entertainment to many millions for many years :: enjoy your days Gene your work is done .

[@fredfungalspore]

A very good actor he has a voice you cannot forget

[@aranerem3767]

He's 91. An amazing actor

[@steveweiss7191]

Crinson Tide 1995 with Denzel Washington. No mention of it. One of my favourites.

[@typhoon5445]

Definitely one of my all time favourites loved gene in the French connection totally convincing , missisipi burning and narrow margin great movies 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@jmiller5032]

He had a small part in "Young Frankenstein". I think it was 1974. He played an old blind man that welcomes Frankenstein into his house. He ends burning the "monster's" finger, trying to light a cigar for him. (very funny)

[@bobwallace1880]

Hoosiers. Wonderful performance.

[@neilfeinberg7825]

Watch crimson Tide & be mesmerized by two of its leads; Denzel and Hackman!

[@BrianSmith-gp9xr]

My favorite... He did it all.

[@bhmcrumbs1348]

Love him in Mississippi Burning

[@999predators]

A pure master of acting.

[@J_M_E_83]

A proper actor, such a shame that the actors of today are so pitiful in comparison

[@HerbertAckermans]

Tom Hanks included in that statement, to name but one?

[@alanshepherd4304]

Great actor, never saw him in a bad movie!!!😁🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@pamelaturner4413]

Love you Gene!!!

[@davidhott6395]

He's one of my favorite actors !!!!

[@apollonia6656]

One of my top three actors.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

Hope is enjoying happiness and health. He is one of the best.

[@gerardprovaux818]

He is a genius actor !

[@mitsukuni24]

Narrator:He's not acting anymore, y is that Me: well he was at least 300 in the 90's so I think its just that he is old as hell! Love he lots!

[@josephjones633]

My favorite actor

[@marinazagrai1623]

Excellence can pop up from nowhere…thank goodness for the use of his GI Bill (as I did - and I know this is not about me) because many who rec’d this compensation went on to bigger and better things! I was in Santa Fe in 2002, but unluckily for me didn’t see him! He married at 61? Wow…as to his movies, maybe Mississippi Burning, just because that was an excellent movie, altogether. I think I watched The French Connection, but don’t recollect much!

[@TAMorales1]

I sure miss him!

[@stevenfielden8955]

Fantastic actor with so many different faces - only have to think about his performance in Superman to start giggling...

[@musicauthority7828]

I have always liked Gene Hackman, and probably the two movies that I liked the most he was in. were "Mississippi Burning" with him and Willem Dafoe. I'm glad he did that movie, because it showed just how bad racism was in the south in the early sixties. and of course his performance in one of my favorite movies. "Unforgiven" Clint Eastwood, and Morgan Freeman, and Gene Hackman, how could you go wrong. that is a fantastic movie for sure. I was wondering if he was still alive. and I'm glad to hear that he is. and doing what he should be doing being retired.

[@jimmygrant3151]

One of my favorites.

[@susiesweet8003]

I 💖 him. 🥰

[@onlybosslion9267]

Yes he is a great actor. As all individuals, he deserves credit and a great retirement. God Bess him.

[@johnchristmas7522]

One of my favourite actors.

[@waltergordon4682]

Absolutely brilliant actor ,