Gene Hackman accepts his best supporting Oscar for his role in Unforgiven at the 65th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Ca., Monday, March 29, 1993. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith Stock Photo - Alamy

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Gene Hackman winning Best Supporting Actor

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Gene Hackman winning Best Supporting Actor

Image of Gene Hackman (Best Actor in A Supporting Role) at Academy