Hackman’s breakthrough was in a film that shifted the landscape with its depiction of violence and earned ten Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Widely recognized as one of the best films ever made,

Oscar winner Gene Hackman died at the age of 95 alongside his wife and dog. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz takes a look back at Hackman's career and legacy.

By 1970, Gene Hackman had a long list of television credits and a few memorable supporting roles in films. He was just hitting his stride.Credit...Herbert Dorfman/Corbis, via Supported by By Benjamin Hoffman Gene Hackman,

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman starred in dozens of movies during his illustrious career — but only one can hold the title of scoring the biggest at the box office. Through the decades, Hackman — who,

The everyman actor with movie star charisma shined brightest in “The Conversation" and “Hoosiers.” Most people have a favorite Gene Hackman performance. I have two. The actor, a chameleonic everyman with a movie star’s charisma,

One of the 20th century's greatest actors, Hackman's career spanned more than 40 years and a variety of roles.