Gene Hackman: The Life and Work - Paperback

by Peter Shelley (Author)

Gene Hackman (b. 1930) has been described as the best actor of his generation. During almost half a century as an American film, television and stage actor, film producer and author, he was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning the Best Actor for The French Connection (1971) and the Best Supporting Actor for Unforgiven (1992), as well as three Golden Globes and two BAFTAs. This study examines his film work in detail, with a filmography/videography included.

Author Biography

Peter Shelley is a playwright, screenwriter and author of several film books. He lives in Gosford, Australia.