In a social media post, actor and author George Takei referred to Hackman as “one of the true giants of the screen.” Anyone could be portrayed by Gene Hackman,
And the full existence was conveyed. He may be an imposing figure or just an ordinary Joe, everyone and nobody,” Takei wrote. “His work will endure forever, but he will be missed.”
After losing the role of Mr. Robinson in “The Graduate,” Hackman was 36 when he made his breakthrough in 1967’s “Bonnie and Clyde.” He had previously served in the Marines,
Performed odd jobs like doorman and truck driver, and battled to make ends meet in California and New York, occasionally sharing a room with Dustin Hoffman, star of “Graduate.”
