After Hackman and his wife were found dead in their New Mexico home, tributes began pouring in, praising him for his wide-ranging acting career.

Gene Hackman, who was known for films like "The French Connection" and also for his performance as Lex Luthor in the Christopher Reeves-led "Superman" film in 1978, and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home this past week.

After Hackman and his wife were found dead in their New Mexico home, tributes began pouring in, praising him for his wide-ranging acting career.

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Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis, director Paul Feig and and actor-director Clint Eastwood are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at age 95. Hackman ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a tall task to try to whittle Gene Hackman’s career down to five notable films. One of the 20th century’s greatest actors, Hackman’s career spanned more than 40 years and a variety of roles, from tough-guy parts to comedic turns, playing heroes, villains and one iconic sports coach in ways that captivated audiences.

LOS ANGELES — Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis, director Paul Feig and actor George Takei are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at age 95. Hackman ...

Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis, director Paul Feig and and actor-director Clint Eastwood are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at age 95. Hackman ...