GENE HACKMAN | 92

It is not every day that you come across a talented and dedicated actor with a career that has spanned nearly five decades. Eugene is an accomplished novelist and actor. His role in The French Connection helped him land a Best Actor award. However, he is best remembered as Buck Barrow in the movie, Bonnie and Clyde which practically launched his career. The actor has had many award-winning roles throughout the years. This includes his appearances in the Unforgiven and The Royal Tenenbaums.

Hackman retired in 2008 after featuring in the romantic comedy film Welcome to Mooseport four years earlier. He didn’t spend all that time retirement just relaxing, however. Ever the creative, he went ahead and published Payback at Morning Peak in 2011 and Pursuit in 2013. With such a tireless artist such as him, it’s really not surprising. Besides, with proper money management, he would be able to enjoy all of his passions in the years to come.