In pictures: Gene Hackman’s iconic on-screen roles

Throughout his career, which spanned more than 40 years, Gene Hackman elevated character roles to leading-man levels, in films such as “The French Connection,” “Hoosiers,” “Unforgiven,” and “The Firm.”

​ Throughout his career, which spanned more than 40 years, Gene Hackman elevated character roles to leading-man levels, in films such as “The French Connection,” “Hoosiers,” “Unforgiven,” and “The Firm.” Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN