While Hackman has otherwise stepped out of the spotlight of his Hollywood stardom, his impact with his portrayal of Lex Luthor and his many other iconic performances is an everlasting one ...

Superman has been part of the pop culture landscape for 87 years, meaning many characters and elements from his mythology have seeped into the public consciousness. Kryptonite is part of the ...

In "Superman" (1978), Gene Hackman takes on the iconic role of Lex Luthor, the bald villain and real estate mogul who battles the evil-fighting title superhero in the big city Metropolis.

Screen icon Gene Hackman turned 95 on January 30, kicking off another milestone year in the legendary actor's life. While the ...

Eugene Allen 'Gene' Hackman (born January 30 ... (1974); A Bridge Too Far (1977); his role as arch-villain Lex Luthor in Superman (1978), Superman II (1980), and Superman IV: The Quest for ...