Some years ago, Gene Hackman gave an interview in which he said it had been his dream to become an actor. As moviegoers, we had the pleasure of watching his dream come to fruition. He was in over 100 films. Dramas, thrillers, Westerns, comedies. He played heroes and villains with an ease that made you think he born to the role. His presence onscreen was riveting; so much so that when he would leave a scene you wanted to know when he was coming back. In tribute to a truly gifted actor, here are just a few of his films.