Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home in New Mexico, alongside their dog. Hackman was known for roles in "Bonnie and Clyde," "Superman," and "The French Connection."

While the actor, with more than 100 acting credits to his name, is best known for his performances in films like "The French Connection," "Hoosiers," "Mississippi Burning" and "Unforgiven," fewer people know that Hackman spent part of his early years in Iowa.