Late American banker and Celebrity Ex-Wife, Faye Maltese came to the limelight after marrying an American Actor, Author, Voice actor, Novelist, and Race car driver, Gene Hackman. He is famous for his roles as Jimmy Doyle in The French Connection (1971), Little Bill Daggett in Unforgiven (1992), Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Royal Tenenbaum in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), and many more.

Early Life of Faye Maltese

Faye Maltese opened her eyes to this beautiful world on January 1, 1928, in New York, United States of America. She passed away at the age of 88 years old. By birth, her full name was Faye Philippa Maltese. Her family was from Italy.

Faye held American nationality and she belonged to mixed (Italian-American) ethnic background. Likewise, she was a follower of the Christian religion.

Faye Maltese and Gene Hackman were married

Faye tied the wedding knot to American Author, Voice actor, Novelist, and Race car driver, Gene Hackman. They for the first time at a Y.M.C.A. in New York in 1955. Maltese was 25 years old while Gene was serving in the military. The couple tied their wedding knot in January 1956.

Their marital relationship lasted for 3 decades. Later, the pairs got legally separated from each other in 1986.

Faye Maltese, Mother of three Children

Faye was the mother of three beautiful children. She shares her children with her beloved ex-husband Gene. The name of her son is Christopher Allen Hackman, and her daughters’ names are Leslie Anne Hackman and Elizabeth Jean Hackman.

Christopher was born in 1960, Elizabeth was born on August 1962, and Leslie was born on October 9, 1966. In 2023, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie are 63 years, 61 years, and 57 years old respectively.

Salary of Faye Maltese

Faye was a banker but his net worth is still under review. According to some online resources, the average salary of an American banker is $48,351 annually.

On the other hand, Faye’s ex-husband Gene Hackman earns around $80 million. He makes this million amount from his professional career as an American Actor, Author, Voice actor, Novelist, and Race car driver.

Death Cause of Faye Maltese

Faye passed away on April 26, 2017, at the age of 89. She died because of a natural cause.

Professional Career of Faye Maltese

• Faye began her career as an American banker.
• Her ex-husband Gene is a former American actor and novelist.
• In the year 1956, he made his appearance with Anne Archer in Narrow Margin.

• After that, he was seen in Geronimo: An American Legend as Brigadier General George Crook.
• He has won two Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, one Screen Actors Guild Award, and two BAFTAs as well.
• In the year 1988, he became the second Best Actor nominee for Mississippi Burning.

FAQs of Faye Maltese

Which religion does Faye Maltese follow?

Faye used to follow Christianity as a religion.

What was the name of Faye Maltese’s husband?

Faye was married to retired actor Gene Hackman.

Where is Faye’s Ex- Mate Gene Hackman N0w?

Faye’s Ex- Mate Gene currently lives as a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He lives there along with his wife and children.

What was the death cause of Faye Maltese?

Faye died because of a natural cause. She passed away on April 26, 2017, at the age of 88.