Reclusive star Gene Hackman, 93, looks fighting fit as he’s seen for first time in years

2023-03-09

Reclusive actor Gene Hackman, 93, was seen out and about for the first time in years and he head out in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Sunday.

The legendary actor, who won two Oscars in a career spanning over six decades, looked to be in good health as he enjoyed a fast food lunch after visiting a Wendy's drive-thru in his white truck.

The French Connection star then stopped to refuel his truck and grab a cup of coffee at a petrol station.

Gene dressed casually for the trip, sporting a grey fleeced vest over a matching long sleeved t-shirt. He paired these with some blue jeans and black trainers.

He protected himself from the sun as he accessorised with a pair of black sunglasses and a khaki cap.

Gene's last film role was as Monroe Cole in 2004's Welcome to Mooseport, in which he starred alongside Ray Romano and

In 2008 he then appeared in an episode of Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. He then narrated to naval documentaries, The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima in 2016, and We, the Marines in 2017.

He has also penned a number of books, the latest of which was a police thriller titled Pursuit, which was published in 2013.

Following his role in Welcome to Mooseport, Gene told American television host Larry King that he had no upcoming projects and had no plans to change this in the near future.

He then confirmed his retirement four years later during the promotional tour for his third novel titled Escape From Andersonville.

Asked if he'd consider returning to the big screen, in 2011 Gene told GQ: "I don't know. If I could do it in my own house, maybe, without them disturbing anything and just one or two people."

Gene's career began in 1956 when he joined the Pasadena Playhouse and befriended iconic actor Dustin Hoffman.

Gene received his first Oscar nomination in 1968 for his role in Bonnie and Clyde, and was nominated again in 1971 for I Never Sang for My Father.

He won his first Oscar a year later for his leading role in The French Connection. He was nominated a further two times and won for the last time in 1993 when he took home the gong for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Unforgiven.

He swept the 1972 and 1993 awards seasons when he the Academy Award, the BAFTA and the Golden Globe.

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