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.
Here's a list of notable Hackman films:
1961 — "Mad Dog Coll" (debut)
1964 — "Lilith"
1966 — "Hawaii"
1967 —"Bonnie and Clyde" (Academy Award nomination, supporting actor)
1969 — "The Gypsy Moths," "Downhill Racer," "I Never Sang for My Father" (Academy nomination, supporting actor)
1971 — "The French Connection" (as "Popeye" Doyle, best actor Academy Award win)
1972 — "Prime Cut," "Cisco Pike," "The Poseidon Adventure"
1974 — "The Conversation," "Young Frankenstein" (cameo)
1975 — "The French Connection II," "Lucky Lady"
1978 — "Superman" (as Lex Luthor)
1980 — "Superman II"
1981 — "Reds"
1983 — "Superman III"
1986 — "Hoosiers"
1987 — "No Way Out," "Superman IV"
1988 — "Mississippi Burning" (best actor Academy Award nomination)
1992 — "Unforgiven" (Academy Award win for supporting actor)
1993 — "The Firm"
1995 — "Crimson Tide," "Get Shorty"
1996 — "The Birdcage," "The Chamber," "Extreme Measures"
1997 — "Absolute Power"
1998 — "Twilight," "Enemy of the State"
2000 — "Under Suspicion," "The Replacements"
2001 — "The Mexican," "Heist," "The Royal Tenenbaums," "Behind Enemy Lines"
2003 — “Runaway Jury”
2004 — “Welcome to Mooseport”