As tributes pour in, fans seeking to relive Hackman's powerful performances can turn to Amazon Prime Video, which is streaming one of his finest works, Mississippi Burning.

He was famed for appearing in some of the most highly regarded films of the 20th Century, from thrillers such as The French Connection and The Conversation, Clint Eastwood’s revisionist Western Unforgiven and comedy-drama The Birdcage.

The legendary actor earned an Oscar nomination for "Mississippi Burning," the still-polarizing civil rights era thriller.

Legendary actor Gene Hackman, who died Feb. 26 with his wife and dog at his home in New Mexico, starred in "Mississippi Burning" and other MS-related films.

From ruthless villains to comedic geniuses, Gene Hackman's roles have left an indelible mark on cinema. Discover the films that defined his illustrious career.

Gene Hackman garnered many accolades in a career that spanned six decades. Among the honors are five Academy Awards nominations.

In "Mississippi Burning," Brad Dourif's racist deputy received a close shave from Hackman's FBI agent. "I made sure that the razor was actually not sharp!" Dourif said. "Absolutely," Dourif replied.