Hackman’s breakthrough was in a film that shifted the landscape with its depiction of violence and earned ten Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Widely recognized as one of the best films ever made,

Oscar winner Gene Hackman died at the age of 95 alongside his wife and dog. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz takes a look back at Hackman's career and legacy.

By 1970, Gene Hackman had a long list of television credits and a few memorable supporting roles in films. He was just hitting his stride.Credit...Herbert Dorfman/Corbis, via Supported by By Benjamin Hoffman Gene Hackman,

The late actor Gene Hackman will likely be added to the In Memoriam segment of the 87th Academy Awards ceremony.

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

A two-time Academy Award winner and a dogged Everyman in many of his roles, Hackman was remembered by collaborators and co-stars after his death.