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The legendary actor earned an Oscar nomination for "Mississippi Burning," the still-polarizing civil rights era thriller.

Legendary actor Gene Hackman, who died Feb. 26 with his wife and dog at his home in New Mexico, starred in "Mississippi Burning" and other MS-related films.

"Sunday Morning" looks back on the brilliant career of Gene Hackman, and talks with Brad Dourif (Hackman's co-star in "Mississippi Burning") and Hollywood Reporter chief film critic David Rooney about a star who refused to be typecast.

As tributes pour in, fans seeking to relive Hackman's powerful performances can turn to Amazon Prime Video, which is streaming one of his finest works, Mississippi Burning.

He was famed for appearing in some of the most highly regarded films of the 20th Century, from thrillers such as The French Connection and The Conversation, Clint Eastwood’s revisionist Western Unforgiven and comedy-drama The Birdcage.

From ruthless villains to comedic geniuses, Gene Hackman's roles have left an indelible mark on cinema. Discover the films that defined his illustrious career.

Gene Hackman garnered many accolades in a career that spanned six decades. Among the honors are five Academy Awards nominations.

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 over four decades,