Gene Hackman’s business partner remembers actor as a prankster

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gene Hackman was many things, most notably an award-winning actor, but what many don’t know is that Hackman loved a good prank.

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Remembering Gene Hackman

Actor Gene Hackman, who appeared in more than 70 films and won two Academy Awards (for "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven"), was found dead at his home near Santa Fe, N.M. this week. He was ...
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Remembering Gene Hackman's life and legacy

You've probably heard descriptions of actors like "they filled the screen" or "they showed range." If you didn't know what those really meant, Gene Hackman's four decades of examples pretty much ...
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Remembering Gene Hackman's most iconic roles

Iconic actor Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. The two-time Oscar winner starred in dozens of movies, including "The French Connection" and "The Conversation." USA Today reporter Brian Truitt ...
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Remembering two-time Oscar-winner Gene Hackman

"Sunday Morning" looks back on the brilliant career of Gene Hackman, and talks with Brad Dourif (Hackman's co-star in "Mississippi Burning") and Hollywood Reporter chief film critic David Rooney ...
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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman dead at 95

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died at the age of 95 at his Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. Hackman was found dead along with his wife and dog, but officials say they do not suspect foul play.
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From the archives: Gene Hackman, actor, novelist

The death of Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, at the age of 95, was announced on February 27, 2025. In this "Sunday Morning" profile from March 19, 2000, correspondent Martha Teichner ...
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Gene Hackman dies at 95: NFL had these unique connections with the legendary actor

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Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at Santa Fe home, along with their dog

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with their dog, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office. ...
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Gene Hackman was one of the 20th century's greatest actors. Here's a list of his notable films

Two-time Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been found dead in his New Mexico home
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