In 2004, Gene Hackman retired from acting at age 74, following a career that spanned more than 40 years. The star had a good reason for throwing in the towel since it was related to his health, and he went on to spend his time devoted to another pursuit.

Is Gene Hackman still working?

Alongside a pic of Hackman, he wrote: "Gene Hackman retired from acting 17 years ago, but had this recent pic taken to show he is alive and well at 91, and living in New Mexico. He goes bike riding every day and remains active and engaged with hobbies, and friends."

What's Gene Hackman doing these days?

You haven't seen Gene Hackman since 2004 for the simple reason that he is happily and officially retired. He's living out the remainder of his days at a home he owns in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he is still occasionally spotted running around town on his e-bike.