News about Gene Hackman

Al Pacino came dangerously close to starring in his own real-life crime saga when he narrowly avoided being kidnapped in the early days of his career. The 84-year-old Hollywood icon recounts the wild night out with Oscar winner Gene Hackman's brother Richard Hackman in his new memoir Sonny Boy, per People.  During one of their stops 'somewhere along our cross-country journey,' Pacino found himself in a situation straight out of a thriller.

None of the Beverly Hills Cop sequels have matched the original, and the same is true of this latest Netflix effort, the first for 30 years. And yet it's genuine fun, all the same and an ideal platform for Murphy, an evergreen 63, to show that as cocksure Axel Foley he still commands the screen with that matchless ability to play for laughs and thrills at the same time. On the whole, first-time director Mark Molloy astutely abides by Murphy's law: give rascally Axel enough funny lines (co-writer Will Beall is himself a former Los Angeles detective) and daft escapades (which here involve a stolen helicopter, golf cart and 10-ton truck) and he will keep the show on the road.

Elizabeth MacRae, whose career was defined by her work on popular television shows including Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., and the soap opera General Hospital, has died at the age of 88. MacRae died peacefully at her home in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Monday, May 27, according to her obituary. Although the actress was best known for her work on television, she appeared in a handful of movies throughout her career, including a widely acclaimed late-career triumph opposite Gene Hackman in Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 paranoia thriller The Conversation.

Gene Hackman was seen enjoying an apple pie and a cup of coffee at a gas station just weeks after his wife Betsy Arakawa were seen together for the first time in two decades on their way to get a bite to eat. At a gas station, the 94-year-old reclusive, who hasn't appeared in a film in over 20 years, was seen grabging a sweet treat and a cup of coffee. As the lovebirds, who have been married for 33 years, prepare to dinch on some food, the legendary Superman actor made news last month after being caught clutching 62-year-old Betsy's arm for balance. Gene at the Sante Fe, Mexico gas station, treated himself to a fruity dessert and some caffeine, just four months after commemorating his 94th birthday.

As the pair took a bite at Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen, the reclusive actor, who hasn't appeared in a film in 20 years, was seen holding his wife's arm for balance. When they left the restaurant together, the legendary two-time Oscar winner and his long-time companion seemed to be in a good mood. Hackman, who turned 94 in January, was outfitted for a day out, sporting a grey fleece jacket over a casual plaid shirt, outdoor green pants, and black sneakers. His outfit was completed with a khaki baseball cap and sunglasses. His grey hair was tied behind his ear under the headwear, and he wore his signature mustache.

Here are 100 films that I believe every person should see at least once in their lifetime, and all of them should make you laugh, cry, gasp, or think. In some instances, perhaps all four are present. I hope my list would bring you some good cinematic treats, or better still, introduce you to them. Happy viewing!

Krista Perry, a Massachusetts-based designer, and Jay Baron and Larissa Martinez of California, have filed a lawsuit under America's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations Act (RICO), which was designed to put mobsters in the clink. According to them, the Chinese fast-fashion behemoth has repeatedly cut off their designs and those of others. Photo of Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway in the 1967 film (with Gene Hackman as Clyde's brother Buck) and inset, a Shein clothing.

Robert Swan, a Hollywood actor who appeared in The Untouchables and Hoosiers, has died at the age of 78. According to Variety, the actor died after a bout with liver cancer. Swan was known for his appearances in many feature films. In 1987, Kevin Costner and Sean Connery appeared in Brian De Palma's The Untouchable, his most notable role was as a Mountie captain. And in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film Natural Born Killers starring Juliette Lewis, he appeared as Deputy Napalatoni.

In recent days, the actor used to have short brown hair and wore a clean-shaven style, but in recent days, he has appeared completely different. Now, he has gone for a completely different look with a complete dark beard, looking worlds away from his sitcom days with the style.

If the pressures of being famous became too much for them or they were suffering from unknown health issues, many of Hollywood's top actors have shucked away their glamorous lives and completely disappeared from the spotlight during their careers. Gene Hackman, a Clyde actor, is a good example. The Hollywood legend stunned the world in 2004 when he revealed that if he continued to act after being warned by his doctors that his heart will break out if he continued on with his'stressful' lifestyle. FEMAIL has detailed the lives of the Hollywood celebrities who have quit acting in the midst of huge success - and has uncovered the truth behind their decision to leave Tinseltown behind.

Gene Hackman, a repressed actor, enjoyed his retirement in New Mexico this week when he opted for a quick food lunch (left and right). As he bought lunch at a Wendy's drive-thru, the two-time Oscar winner, 93 (pictured inset with his Best Supporting Actor award for 1992's Unforgiven), looked healthy and well-presented. It was a rare sighting of the actor in the 2004 comedy Welcome To Mooseport, alongside Ray Romano and Christine Baranski. Larry King conducted a rare interview on July 7th, in which he revealed that no new film projects had been lined up and that his acting career was over. While promoting his third book, Escape From Andersonville, in 2008, he revealed his resignation years later.

Gene was once a symbol of Hollywood success, appearing in more than 90 films and TV shows, and receiving two Academy Awards and four Golden Globes during his long, distinguished career. The actor was first introduced to fame in 1967 when he appeared in Bonnie and Clyde, and then went on to star in a number of popular films and TV shows, including Superman, The French Connection, and Get Shorty to name a few. The Hollywood legend, now 93, shocked the world by saying goodbye to his highly publicized and glamorous life in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the early 2000s. Gene's transformation from Hollywood heartthrob to low-key recluse is documented as he returns to FEMAIL.

Gene Hackman, a reclusive actor, seems to have good genes as he looked well while being spotted for the first time in years as he hasn't appeared in a film in nearly two decades. On Sunday, the two-time Oscar winner appeared to be in great spirits after being seen out and about in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he resides. Hackman, who has over 100 credits to his name, had a good day at his ranch with shovel in hand.