RD80s News: Gene Hackman Passes at 95

(Photo Courtesy: Wikipedia)

World renowned actor along with his wife are found to have passed away.  While the news outlets will keep us updated as their deaths are concerning, the former U.S. Marine and film star was one of America's iconic actors.

To the fans within the 1980s/GenerationX genre, he began his fandom with us as Lex Luthor in the Superman (1978), Superman II (1980), and Superman IV (1987) movies who sought out the demise of the comic book turned movie icon Superman/Clark Kent.

In addition, he was well-known in the 1980s with a list of credits such as:

- All Night Long as George Dupler (1981)

- Reds as Pete Van Wherry (1981)

- Eureka as Jack McCann (1983)

- Under Fire as Alex Grazier (1983)

- Two of a Kind as the uncredited voice of God (1983)

- Uncommon Valor as Colonel Jason Rhodes (1983)

- Misunderstood as Ned (1984)

- Twice in a Lifetime as Harry (1985)

- Target as Walter Lloyd (1985)

- Power as Wilfred Buckley (1986)

- Hoosiers as Coach Norman Dale (1986)

- No Way Out as David Brice (1987)

- Split Decisions as Dan McGuinn (1988)

- Bat*21 as Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hambleton (1988)

- Full Moon in Blue Water as Floyd (1988)

- Another Woman as Larry (1988)

- Mississippi Burning as Anderson (1988)

- The Package as Sergeant Johnny Gallagher (1989)

(List courtesy: imdb.com)

He continued his triumpant career until 2004 with awesome and unique roles.