The death of screen legend Gene Hackman has stunned the film industry and the iconic actor’s fans around the world. Over his five decade-long career, Gene Hackman always told the truth on screen. Here are his 20 best films in order of release.

Hackman's hard-edged screen persona made him ideal for the intelligent but ruthless characters in film adaptations of John Grisham novels - such as The Firm and Runaway Jury - in which, for the first time, he and former flatmate Dustin Hoffman appeared on screen together.

Gene Hackman has died aged 95. He was found dead at his Santa Fe home as was his wife Betsy Arakawa, no cause of death has yet been confirmed. The loss is a sad one for the entertainment industry, but he leaves behind an incredible body of work that film fans will be able to appreciate for decades to come.

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed. A cause of death for the Oscar-winning actor,

The world was shaken on Wednesday when it was reported that Gene Hackman, the legendary Oscar-winning actor, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe Summit home.

Known as an actor’s actor, Hackman was a two-time Oscar winner who in his prime was sought out by top directors. Authorities said an investigation is under way but don’t suspect foul play.