Formerly Famous People Who Quit Show Business To Live Normal Lives

Gene Hackman

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Legendary actor, Gene Hackman didn’t so much leave the spotlight as he just kind of retired. Welcome to Mooseport was his last film in 2004 starring alongside Ray Romano. Though he isn’t 100% gone, Hackman, while he doesn’t act anymore has taken up writing instead. Hackman has published two books. He has also voiced over a documentary so who knows if his retiring will be permanent.

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