Gene Hackman has had a long career alternating between leading roles and supporting roles.

The Leading Man:

An example of an actor creating a character that we'll never forget - Gene Hackman as Popeye Doyle in The French Connection.

Two great actors, Gene Hackman and Al Pacino in Scarecrow.

The Conversation - Classic suspense with Gene Hackman as a complex troubled surveillance expert.

Gene Hackman is the basketball coach in one of the most popular sports movies of all time - Hoosiers.

Inspired by true events ... Mississppi Burning.

Crimson Tide - another showdown between two great actors Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman.

The Supporting Actor:

Gene Hackman has been part of many excellent ensemble casts and none better than in Bonnie and Clyde.

So much fun and Gene Hackman's cameo is one of the best scenes in Young Frankenstein.

A Bridge Too Far - a monumental War World II drama and an amazing cast.

Gene Hackman is Lex Luther in Superman.

Gene Hackman in two favorite John Grisham movies: The Firm and Runaway Jury.

Gene Hackman has played many commanding officers. In Behind Enemy Lines he's determined to bring his man back.

Gene Hackman won an Academy award for best supporting actor for his performance in Unforgiven.