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Old 11-10-2005, 11:35 PM   #21
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Dustin Hoffman
Gene Hackman
Robert Duvall
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Old 11-10-2005, 11:36 PM   #22
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I am almost 100% positive thats 3 our of 4. But im not sure...
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Old 11-11-2005, 01:17 AM   #23
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Dustin Hoffman
Gene Hackman
Robert Duvall
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Congrat's Tad ! You are correct! At least 3 of the 4. Just curious, did you know that or did you google/yahoo that?



Gene Hackman was the Marine. He met Dustin Hoffman at the Pasadena Playhouse in California, and according to legend, both of them were voted most likely to NOT succeed in the business.

Hackman later left, back to New York, and got married. While constantly knocking on the doors of casting directors in pursuit of finding work, he met Robert Duvall and Robert Redford.

Later, Dustin Hoffman flies out to New York and while searching for work too, he sleep on Hackmans kitchen floor.

All four of these guys became friends and searched for work.

Despite little bit parts here and there, Robert Redford was first to breakout with the very successful Broadway play.




In time all four of these actors have won Academy Awards.


Gene Hackman- Best Actor- "The French Connection" '71, Best Supporting Actor "Unforgiven" '72. (nominated 5 times)

Dustin Hoffman- Best Actor- "Kramer vs. Kramer" '79, Best Actor "Rainman" '88. (nominated 7 times)

Robert Duvall- Best Actor- "Tender Mercies" '83. (nominated 6 times)

Robert Redford- Best Director- "Ordinary People" '80, Honorary Award Actor, "For director, producer, creator of Sundance, inspiration to independent and innovative filmmakers everywhere" '2001



These guys still continue to give solid work and contributions to the industry and their work will touch and inspire hundreds of millions of people for years and years to come.


Again, it was no secret that these guys are where they are today. They shared the same goals, motivated each other constantly (I'm sure), and held each other accountable.

Whatever success you seek, it is important to be around people that have similar goals. The comraderie is priceless. Stay focused and take action on whatever goals you set out to achieve .
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kinda like all the SNL people staying close....when ones gets a movie they drag other SNL peers into it for roles as well


i have constantly looked for people that have the same dreams and goals, but finding those who will take risks for those dreams is harder then finding those that share the same goals...


and by the way...all those dude rock...especially duvall
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I try and I try, but I just can't find anybody else passionate about my dream of developing an all-cheese diet...or maybe an animal genetically engineered to have cheese for meat...different types for different cuts...mmm...
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Just curious, did you know that or did you google/yahoo that?
I knew Gene Hackman wa a marine. I thought of actors when you mentioned New York, Clifornia, and artists.

I googled the biography of Gen Hackman and boda bing
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In pursuit of cheese... hmm I could maybe buy into that.

On the same note I think that part of the reason why meet-ups tend to be such a success on here is that most of us are in pursuit of similar dreams. Our aspirations don't exist on the normal level of most of our peers. We exist to see and do more than those around us. When most people don't realize that they are wearing blinders to the world outside of their happy lil community.
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WE, are rubbing off! There's no I in TEAM.
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Hey Tony,
That's great stuff. I remember reading this before. By the way
have you ever read Eprhraim Katz's Film Encyclopedia? This thing is like my Bible. No really, it has so many cool facts and little anecdotes about almost everyone in filmmaking. Not just celebrities, I mean everyone. I highly recommend it.
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Hey Tony,
That's great stuff. I remember reading this before. By the way
have you ever read Eprhraim Katz's Film Encyclopedia? This thing is like my Bible. No really, it has so many cool facts and little anecdotes about almost everyone in filmmaking. Not just celebrities, I mean everyone. I highly recommend it.
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That's definitely a book that I'll pick up, Patrick. Thanks !


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Who loves falafels, they are so good man. Positive isnt it?
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