Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been found dead at his home. He was 95. Hackman starred in “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and dozens of other films.

Gene Hackman garnered many accolades in a career that spanned six decades. Among the honors are five Academy Awards nominations.

The everyman actor with movie star charisma shined brightest in “The Conversation" and “Hoosiers.” Most people have a favorite Gene Hackman performance. I have two. The actor, a chameleonic everyman with a movie star’s charisma,

One of the greatest American actors of the 20th century was voted “least likely to succeed” by his first theater school, wasn’t a star until he was 40 and possessed a face he once described as “your everyday mineworker.

See photos of the late Gene Hackman through the years in our tribute to the acclaimed actor's life and career, including his roles in films like 'Unforgiven,' 'The French Connection,' and 'The Royal Tenenbaums.