Gene Hackman, The Birdcage and Nathan Lane

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.”
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 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."
Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Nathan Lane, and more remember Gene Hackman: 'One of the all time greatest'
Morgan Freeman, Nathan Lane, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more who shared the screen with Gene Hackman are paying tribute to the Hollywood legend: 'One of the all time 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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Critic’s Appreciation: Gene Hackman, a Tough Guy With Infinite Nuance and Boundless Range
From his signature roles in ‘The French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ to stunners like ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘Night Moves’ and ...
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He Never Made the Same Choice Twice: 10 of Our Favorite Gene Hackman Performances
Here are 10 Gene Hackman performances we love. They are not the only 10, but they are 10 great ones. Sam Raimi’s 1995 Western ...
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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 ...
Remember the 1986 Basketball Movie ‘Hoosiers’? An Update on Gene Hackman and the Rest of the Cast
Declared as one of the greatest sports movies in film history, the 1986 flick Hoosiers starred the late Gene Hackman as high ...
Gene Hackman latest: Investigators to provide updates on mysterious deaths at press conference today
The Oscar-winning actor, best known for ‘The French Connection’ and ‘The Conversation’, was found dead along with his wife ...