It’s the dead of winter. As Santa Claus rings his bells on a pavement in Brooklyn, a hot dog vendor wanders into a bar. That’s when the commotion begins. A drug dealer with a knife bursts out of the ...

Zach Laws is a longtime entertainment journalist and movie features writer. He is also an independent filmmaker and member of the Screen Actors Guild based out of Los Angeles. Zach grew up watching ...

Gene Hackman joked that he was “at least seventh choice” to play Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in The French Connection. After years of struggle and misfortune, the role of the gritty New York detective won ...

Award-winning actor Gene Hackman dies at 95 Gene Hackman's illustrious acting career included many versatile roles from Detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in "The French Connection" and comic villain Lex ...

Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a career spanning ...

During his illustrious 40-year Hollywood career, legendary actor Gene Hackman left his mark on cinema. With his versatile range, Hackman took on famous roles, from tough guy parts to villainous ...

The Dan Patrick Show reflects on the life of legendary actor Gene Hackman, who famously played Norman Dale in "Hoosiers," Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in “The French Connection” and Jimmy McGinty in "The ...