Gene Hackman is considered by many royalty when it comes to acting legends. In a career spanning five decades, Hackman has been nominated for five Academy Awards, winning Best Actor in The French Connection and Best Supporting Actor in Unforgiven. In addition, he has won three Golden Globes. He first came to fame in 1967 with his performance as  Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde, in which he gained his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His major subsequent films include I Never Sang for My Father, The French Connection I and II, in which he played Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, The Poseidon Adventure, The Conversation, Superman: The Movie, in which he played iconic arch-villain Lex Luthor, Hoosiers, Unforgiven, The Firm, Crimson Tide, Get Shorty and The Birdcage.

During our private signings celebrities typically sign several of the same item and our listing photos are used to show general quality and placement of the autograph. All autographs will be slightly unique as they are hand-signed by each celebrity. Buyers will not necessarily receive the exact autograph shown unless otherwise specified in description, but you can be assured of receiving an un-smudged, quality signature.

This piece comes authenticated by Authentic Signings, Inc., complete with a photo of Hackman and Ross signing the piece the Hickory Huskers holding the piece up and a certificate of authenticity.