Posted on 03/07/2023 1:04:37 PM PST by dennisw
Talk about good Genes.
Hollywood legend Gene Hackman proved he’s still in tip-top shape as he performed yard work at his ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Sunday.
The “Unforgiven” actor — who celebrated his 93rd birthday in January — looked fit and healthy as he brandished a shovel at his private estate.
Earlier in the day, the two-time Oscar winner was spotted fueling up for physical labor at a local Wendy’s, where he ordered a meal at the drive-thru.
Hungry Hackman chowed down on his chicken sandwich in the fast food franchise’s parking lot before pumping gas at a nearby station.
It was a rare sighting of the reclusive and retired star, who was last seen on-screen in the 2004 comedy “Welcome to Mooseport.”
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Be careful. Keep the mute button handy. Otherwise, you risk having “When the red, red Robin comes bob, bob bobbin’ along...” bouncing around in your head for a week. =;^)
I’d forgotten Enemy of the State.
That was one prophetic movie.
Disclaimer: I did not read the article.
As far as the video goes, that could be anybody, including “Ned the wino.”
He and jack Nicholson are two actors still live that I wish still did movies.
Wouldn’t you hate it if a secret photo is made of you as you get gas and go through a drive through? Especially if you have been trying to stay out of the limelight.
Well, actually we have pictures taken of us all the time. But, they aren’t published for the world to see.
John dean’s list that was said to be Nixon’s
He went into writing and walked away from horrywood.
Right up there with Bill Holden.
Good to hear. Last I heard about him he was writing fiction in NYC. Obviously a great career in film. One of my favorites is a little known Francis Ford Coppola film called “The Conversation” from 1974. Had a part for Harrison Ford, whom Coppola also cast in a role in Apocalypse Now. Ford of course went on to become as big a star as Hackman.
enemy of the state
I would not have recognized him
Great film. It also had John Casales, who has the distinction of being in just about every great, Oscan-winning film in his too-short career and life:
The Godfather
The Godfather II
The Deer Hunter
The Conversation
Dog Day Afternoon
And he wasn’t just along for the ride.
My dad made it to his mid 70s and died from Parkinsons. Ugh, it was awful. His brother lived to 99 and was spry until about 96 doing daily walks around the neighborhood. He went blind from glaucoma in his mid 90s (same as his mom, my grandma). Dad had glaucoma, too, but died before he went blind from it.
Losing your sight at the end of your life really sucks.
I didn’t know he quit horrywood and started writing. What did he write?
“My dad made it to his mid 70s and died from Parkinsons. Ugh, it was awful. His brother lived to 99 and was........”
We lost my Dad three weeks ago. 2 months shy of 95. He had Heart disease, and had just went from stage 3 to 4 Renal failure. Yet he was still at the minimum level of care, administering his own meds, and getting around with just a cane. His best buddy in Assisted Living came back from a Family trip and brought Covid back with him. He was gone 10 days later.
Yes of course. Too short a life indeed. He had great roles and played key characters in those films to the bone.
That’s one of my favorite movies. Agree he knocked that out of the park.
I liked him in “The Replacements”. The coach.
It’s a wonderful movie with an interesting plot and great characters. And even though it was nominated for three Oscars (but didn’t win any) , I would consider it to be highly underrated.
Sorry to hear about your Dad passing three weeks ago. That’s always a rough patch in life. You never stop missing them. My Dad went first, then Mom about ten years later. It’s so final when they are both gone.
Was it your Dad’s best buddy who died from the COVID? Ten days later — yikes, how sad.
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