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Gene Hackman
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Actor Born: January 30, 1930 in San Bernardino, CA Biography:A remarkably prolific and versatile talent, "Gene Hackman" was a successful character actor whose uncommon abilities and smart career choices ultimately made him a most unlikely leading man. In the tradition of "Spencer Tracy", he excelled as an Everyman, consistently delivering intelligent, natural performances which established him among the most respected and well-liked stars of his era. Born in San Bernardino, CA, Hackman joined the Marines at the age of 16 and later served in Korea. After studying journalism at the University of Illinois, he pursued a career in television production but later decided to try his hand at acting, attending a Pasadena drama school with fellow student "Dustin Hoffman"; ironically, they were both voted "least likely to succeed." After briefly appearing in the 1961 film "Mad Dog Coll", Hackman made his debut off-Broadway in 1963's Children at Their Games, earning a... Full Biography
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