Gene Hackman is an American actor who has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. He is best known for his roles in films such as The French Connection, Unforgiven, and The Royal Tenenbaums. He has won two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four BAFTA Awards. He was also nominated for five Emmy Awards. Hackman began his career in television in the 1950s and made his film debut in 1964. He has since appeared in over 80 films and television shows.