Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman exploded onto the scene in the New Hollywood with roles in Bonnie and Clyde (1967), The French Connection (1971), and The Conversation (1974). He continued to be a force of nature on the big screen in the 1980s and 1990s with superb performances in films like Hoosiers (1986) and Unforgiven (1992). Appearing in over 80 films during his career, he brought intensity and realism to his characters that few other actors could match. He retired from acting in 2004. Quite a few of the films he starred in are available to watch online for free.