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He portrays Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, a New York narcotics cop who doesn't always follow regulations.
The character was inspired by real New York narcotics cop Eddie "Popeye" Egan, who actually did intercept what was (at the time) one the largest heroin shipments ever.
When discussing the film, Egan noted that, in his entire career, he took his gun out of his holster a total of about three times. And he was NEVER involved in car chase of any kind.
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What actress played Gene Hackman's girlfriend in the first Christopher Reeves 'Superman' movie?
The blond actress who played the girlfriend of Lex Luthor (Gene Hackmans' character) was Valerie Perrine.
Gene Hackman plays Popeye Doyle in what 1970s crime classic?
The French Connection
Why is captain picard french?
Because that's how Gene wanted it, most likely.
What fictional character was played by Douglas fairbanks in 1921 gene kelly in 1948 Michael york in 1973 and chris o'donnell in 1993?
d'Artagnan
What actors and actresses appeared in Make the Connection - 1955?
The cast of Make the Connection - 1955 includes: Eddie Bracken as Himself - Panelist Hoagy Carmichael as Himself - Celebrity Contestant Jack Carson as Himself - Celebrity Contestant Gloria DeHaven as Herself - Panelist Harry Gribbon as Himself - Guest Buster Keaton as Himself - Guest Gene Klavan as Himself - Panelist Diana Lynn as Herself - Contestant Gene Rayburn as Himself - Host Betty White as Herself - Panelist
What actress played Gene Hackman's girlfriend in the first Christopher Reeves 'Superman' movie?
The blond actress who played the girlfriend of Lex Luthor (Gene Hackmans' character) was Valerie Perrine.
What film earned Gene Hackman his 1st Oscar?
The French Connection
Gene Hackman plays Popeye Doyle in what 1970s crime classic?
The French Connection
Who starred in the film The French Connection?
The French Connection's cast includes Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frederic de Pasquale, Bill Hickman, and Eddie Egan. The film was directed by William Friedkin, based on Robin Moore's book with a similar title.
What character is a fool for gene?
Finny
Which character is foil for finny?
gene
How does Chet Douglas' character affect Gene in 'A Separate Peace'?
Chet doesn't really affect Gene. He's a secondary character... his only role in the book is to create and academic rival for Gene.
What is the role of Gene Hackman in i never sang for my father?
His character was named Gene Garrison.
What movie did gene kelly play a character name pinky?
Gene Kelly played the character Pinky Benson in the film "What a Way to Go! (1964)".
For the 1971 William friedkin movie the french connection who won an Oscar playing popeye Doyle based on a real-life heroin-stopping cop named Eddie egan?
Gene Hackman.
What gene is being researched for its possible connection to Marfan syndrome?
Researchers in molecular biology are currently investigating the FBNI gene.
What movies has Gene Hackman been in?
Gene Hackman, who retired from acting in 2004, was nominated five times for Academy Awards and won twice. The roles and movies are as follows (Oscar wins in bold):Buck Barrow in "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967). Best Supporting Actor.Gene Garrison in "I Never Sang for My Father" (1970). Best Supporting Actor.Det. Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in "The French Connection" (1971). Best Actor.FBI Agent Rupert Anderson in "Mississippi Burning" (1988). Best Actor.Sheriff "Little Bill" Daggett in "Unforgiven" (1992). Best Supporting Actor.
