Caption: Eddie Egan and Bill Hickman
Actor, Miscellaneous Crew, Writer
Born: January 3, 1930
Star sign: Capricorn
Known for: The French Connection (1971), Prime Cut (1972), Badge 373 (1973), Cold Steel (1987)
Source: IMDB
Mr. Egan was the tough-talking New York City police officer whose exploits inspired the Academy Award winning film The French Connection (1971). With partner Sonny Grosso, he managed a 112-pound heroin bust in 1962, one of the biggest in New York's history. Mr. Egan was nicknamed 'Popeye' and was played in The French Connection (1971) by Gene ...