Despite having a famous dad, Gene Hackman’s three children have managed to stay out of the spotlight. Due to the lack of publicity across the board, it is unknown if Hackman has grandchildren. Son Christopher has three camera work credits for documentaries, according to IMDb. There is little information available about daughters Leslie Anne or Elizabeth Jean.
Gene once reflected on his relationship with Christopher in an interview with GQ, “I lost touch with my son in terms of advice early on. Maybe it had to do with being gone so much, doing location films when he was at an age where he needed support and guidance.” He continued, adding, “It was very tough for me to be gone for three months and then come home and start bossing him around.” When asked to sum up his own life in one phrase, Gene had a poignant answer: “He tried.”
