Richard Hackman: All About Gene Hackman’s Brother

Richard Hackman is the brother of Gene Hackman. Richard’s brother Gene Hackman is an author and a retired actor. He is known for playing Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in The French Connection (1971), “Little” Bill Daggett in Unforgiven (1992), Lex Luthor in Superman (1978) and its sequels Superman II (1980) and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987).

Richard Hackman: Bio Summary

How Old Is Richard Hackman?

Richard Hackman was born in the year 1942, in the United States. He will be turning 82 in 2024. He is the son of Eugene Ezra Hackman and Anna Lyda Elizabeth (née Gray). His father operated the printing press for the Commercial News, a local paper. His mother was Canadian and was born in Sarnia, Ontario. His mother was reportedly a waitress. He isn’t the only child of his parents.

Richard has a brother Eugene Allen Hackman, also known as Gene Hackman who was born on January 30, 1930, in San Bernardino, California, U.S. His family moved frequently. They settled in Danville, Illinois. His parents got divorced and his father subsequently left the family. His father is said to have reunited with the family in 1970. He and his brother Gene are very close. Information regarding Richard’s education is not available.

Richard Hackman Is An Actor

Richard Hackman is an occasional actor who has a few acting credits to his name. According to his IMDb page, he has worked as an actor, and an additional crew, and performed stunts in some films. He appeared in the film Scarecrow, playing the role of Mickey. He was uncredited for his appearance as a confessional priest in the film, The Conversation and as Man in Zandy’s Bride.

Richard Hackman is uncredited for performing stunts in the film Night Moves. He also did additional stunts in the film Superman. As an additional crew, he served as a production assistant for the film The Domino Principle but he was uncredited for his work, per IMDb. His brother Gene Hackman is currently a retired actor. He retired from acting in the year 2004.

Richard’s brother Gene Hackman found an interest in acting at a young age. He was ten years old when he wanted to become an actor. He later said: “Acting was something I wanted to do since I was 10 and saw my first movie. I was so captured by the action guys. Jimmy Cagney was my favorite. Without realizing it, I could see he had tremendous timing and vitality.”

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Gene Hackman had minor roles in the film Mad Dog Coll and on the TV series Tallahassee 7000, The United States Steel Hour, Route 66, Naked City, The Defenders, The Dupont Show of the Week, East Side/West Side, and Brenner. His first credited film role was in Lilith. He landed roles in the films Hawaii, First to Fight, A Covenant with Death, Banning, Bonnie and Clyde, The Split, Riot, and The Gypsy Moths.

Gene Hackman starred in episodes of the television series The F.B.I., The Invaders, I Spy, and Insight. He appeared in I Never Sang for My Father and his performance earned him a nomination for a second Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. He appeared in Doctors’ Wives, and The Hunting Party. He played Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in The French Connection.

Gene Hackman gained further fame for his role as Lex Luthor in Superman (1978) and its sequels Superman II (1980) and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987). He appeared in The Poseidon Adventure (1972), The Conversation (1974), Reds (1981), Hoosiers (1986), No Way Out (1987), Get Shorty (1995), Crimson Tide (1995), The Birdcage (1996), Absolute Power (1997), and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).

Richard Hackman Is A Private Person

Richard Hackman prefers to live a quiet life. He has stayed away from the spotlight although he is a celebrity sibling. He isn’t fond of sharing information about his life with the public. It is unknown if he is married and has children or not. He is not active on social media. He has also not been involved in any controversies or rumors. He has not appeared at any public event in recent times.

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Richard’s mother Lydia Hackman died on 30 December 1962, age 57, in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, USA. His mother who is said to have been an alcoholic, reportedly took in some alcohol and passed out in bed with a lit cigarette that started a fire that killed her. His father Eugene Ezra Hackman died on 9 July 1973, at age 70, in Perris, Riverside County, California, USA.