Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman and The Birdcage

Nathan Lane Says His Flirtation With Gene Hackman in 'The Birdcage' Was Ad-Libbed by the Late Actor | Video
Nathan Lane remembers working with the late Gene Hackman on "The Birdcage" as "the thrill of a lifetime." Sitting with Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show" Tuesday, the actor shared that one of the more memorable scenes between their characters in the 1996 Mike Nichols movie actually featured unscripted ad-libs that made it all the more memorable.
Nathan Lane reflects on working with ‘brilliant’ Gene Hackman in ‘Birdcage’: ‘Thrill of a lifetime’
Nathan Lane shared a touching tribute to Gene Hackman following the legendary actor’s surprising death last month. Lane, who starred alongside Hackman in Mike Nichols’ 1996 film “The Birdcage,” opened up about his time shooting the comedy during a Tuesday night appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”
Nathan Lane, Viola Davis and More Stars React to Gene Hackman’s Death: ‘He Was One of Our Greatest’
Nathan Lane, Viola Davis and more stars are paying tribute to Gene Hackman, who died Feb. 26 at age 95. Lane, who costarred with Hackman in the comedy 'The Birdcage,' called him 'one of our greatest.'
Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Nathan Lane, and more remember Gene Hackman: 'One of the all time greatest'
The loss of legendary actor Gene Hackman has rippled through the Hollywood community after the two-time Oscar winner was found dead at 95 alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, at their home in Santa Fe,
Nathan Lane recalls Gene Hackman's 'hilarious' ad-libbed flirtation in “The Birdcage”
"He could do comedy or drama beautifully, and he was such a smart actor. It was the thrill of a lifetime to get to work with him."
Nathan Lane shares sweet memories of Gene Hackman from The Birdcage
While promoting his upcoming Hulu sitcom Mid-Century Modern, Nathan Lane paid tribute to his costar in The Birdcage.
Gene Hackman’s nephew addresses ‘theories’ about actor and wife’s mysterious deaths: ‘Don’t want to speculate’
Gene Hackman’s family is addressing the speculation surrounding his sudden death. The famed actor, 95, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, and one of their dogs were all found dead inside their Santa Fe, New ...
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Gene Hackman Suffered from Advanced Alzheimer's Disease and May Not Have Been 'Aware' Wife Betsy Died, Authorities Reveal
Two other dogs were found alive on the property. Nathan Lane, Viola Davis and More Stars React to Gene Hackman’s ...
Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Nathan Lane, Valerie Perrine, and more stars pay tribute to Gene Hackman
Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Josh Brolin, and Superman actress Valerie Perrine are among the stars mourning Gene Hackman's death. The 95-year-old legend and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, were ...
7 Classic Gene Hackman Movies You Should Go Watch Right Now
Nobody can lose their shit and start yelling quite like Gene Hackman. The actor, who was discovered dead in his home at the ...
When Gene Hackman and Robin Williams Collided, a Camp Classic Was Born
With nearly 100 credits to his name on the big screen, Gene Hackman's work ethic spoke to his willingness to try anything, ...
The nuances of Gene Hackman, Gen Z, showering and ‘America’s tree’
Readers discuss Gene Hackman’s death, the male Gen Z vote, water pressure and chestnut trees. Regarding Gene Hackman’s Feb.