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 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."
The Heartwarming (And Important) Reason Why Gene Hackman Starred In The Birdcage
Gene Hackman was known more for his dramatic work than his comedic turns, but he had a touching (and meaningful) reason for making The Birdcage.
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.'
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.
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Hank Azaria marks 29 years since ‘The Birdcage’ with viral then-and-now photos
The classic movie, The Birdcage, came out 29 years ago. The comedy famously starred the late Robin Williams and Gene Hackman alongside Nathan Lane and Dianne Wiest. It also featured Hank Azaria in ...
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Gene Hackman Case: Investigation Launched After Actor Found Dead Alongside Wife and Dog
After Oscar winner Gene Hackman was found dead in his Santa Fe home alongside wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog, the Santa Fe ...