In The Royal Tenenbaums, Hackman plays the role of an irresponsible, evading father to a trio of equally quirky children, all of whom were child prodigies and find varying degrees of success in their adulthood,

One of the first major film stars to break out in the 1970s, Gene Hackman was the epitome of New Hollywood. An actor with livewire intensity, he had a grit and brusqueness that few others could ever match,

It wasn't his final role, but Hackman's turn in Wes Anderson's family drama is the perfect summation of his talents, writes Empire's John Nugent.

His performance in Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” introduced Hackman to a new generation, and his presence helped define the film.

Bill Murray says Gene Hackman was ‘really rough on’ Wes Anderson in The Royal Tenenbaums - Murray recalled having to ‘step in’ and ‘defend’ Anderson

Gene Hackman was unexpectedly game for a little fun during an L.A. Times photo shoot the year 'The Royal Tenenbaums' came out. But the real surprise came when the actor ad-libbed for the camera.

In the wake of Gene Hackman ’s passing, many have shared their memories of the legendary actor, reflecting on his remarkable career and presence in Hollywood. Among those remembering him is Bill Murray ,

Bill Murray has a lot to say about the late Gene Hackman - and it's not all positive. "He was a tough nut, Gene Hackman. But he was really good," Murray, 74, said during an interview with the Associated Press published Thursday,

And he was really difficult, we can say it now, but he was a tough guy. Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on them,” said Bill Murray.

Bill Murray said on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' that he 'sympathized' with Gene Hackman, his late 'Royal Tenenbaums' costar, despite him being 'difficult'

The 'French Connection' and 'Hoosiers' star was found dead, along with his wife and their dog, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Starring Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman and Richard Harris, the period drama follows a gunslinger as he sets out to correct an injustice with an old friend and an outlaw. Hackman starred as Sheriff “Little” Bill Daggett, earning himself the second Academy Award of his career for the performance, and the fourth Academy Award the film received.