20 Actors Who Took a Break from Acting

Goldfinger - 1964 - Source: Getty
Goldfinger - 1964 - Source: Getty

20) Gene Hackman

On The Set Of 'Mississippi Burning' - Source: Getty
On The Set Of 'Mississippi Burning' - Source: Getty

Gene Hackman, a Hollywood legend with classics like The French Connection and Unforgiven, decided to retire from acting after Welcome to Mooseport in 2004. He felt it was time to step away from the hectic pace of Hollywood and enjoy a quieter life. Instead of films, Hackman channeled his creativity into writing and has since authored several novels. His break wasn’t about losing his passion but shifting it to a new medium, proving his talent goes far beyond acting.

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