Gene Hackman, a legendary actor with a career that brought him two Academy Awards and four Golden Globes, along with a bunch of other awards, built up a significant net worth before he passed away in February 2025 at the age of 95.

Gene Hackman's wealth has been disclosed

Celebrity Net Worth estimates that the actor had a net worth of around $80 million when he passed away. While Superman was one of Hackman's biggest hits, it also turned out to be his most lucrative project, raking in $2 million. His successful Hollywood career led to other notable earnings too, with him reportedly making $1.3 million for his roles in The Quick and the Dead and Lucky Lady. For his legendary performance in The French Connection, he earned about $100,000.

After stepping away from acting in 2004, Hackman shifted gears to focus on writing. He teamed up with Daniel Lenihan to co-author three historical fiction novels: Wake of the Perdido Star (1999), Justice for None (2004), and Escape from Andersonville (2008). He also ventured into solo writing, releasing Payback at Morning Peak in 2011 and Pursuit in 2013, highlighting his creativity and love for storytelling beyond acting, as noted by Parade magazine.

Hackman's journey in acting

Hackman had a remarkable career, racking up an impressive array of credits in film, TV, and theater. He became a household name thanks to his standout performances in movies like Prime Cut, The Poseidon Adventure, Cisco Pike, and Night Moves. His role as the villain Lex Luthor in Superman (1978) became legendary, and he returned to the character in Superman II and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.

He also left his mark with memorable roles in The Royal Tenenbaums, The Birdcage, and Get Shorty. Hackman's last film was Welcome to Mooseport in 2004, where he shared the screen with Ray Romano. After a long and fruitful career, he decided to retire from acting in 2008.

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