From his signature roles in ‘The French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ to stunners like ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘Night Moves’ and ‘The Conversation’ and forays into comedy like ‘The Birdcage’ and ‘The Royal Tenenbaums,

Gene Hackman, who has died aged 95, started his acting career later in life but became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. The US actor, his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and their dog were found dead at their home in Santa Fe,

See the 1995 Western The Quick and the Dead, a film packed with insinuating smiles, especially the scene where Hackman’s despot sheriff, John Herod, warns Sharon Stone’s vengeful gunfighter to leave town,

One of the first major film stars to break out in the 1970s, Gene Hackman was the epitome of New Hollywood. An actor with livewire intensity, he had a grit and brusqueness that few others could ever match,

When it comes to sports, Gene Hackman is mostly known for his iconic role in the movie, "Hoosiers," but the legendary actor also had some ties to the NFL. Hackman, who died at the age of 95, actually served as the narrator for four different episodes of "America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions.

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.