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'
Nathan Lane, who co-starred with Hackman in one of the biggest hits of his later career, The Birdcage, reflected fondly on his time working alongside the actor. “Gene Hackman wa
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.
Coppola, Eastwood, Freeman lead film heavyweights honoring late Gene Hackman
The greatest” Gene Hackman is being remembered by his fellow Hollywood heavyweights after the two-time Oscar winner and his ...
Gene Hackman 'Loved Being an Actor' but Everything Else About the Craft 'Drove Him Crazy,' Director Says
Gene Hackman loved acting but hated everything that comes along with it, from hair and makeup to screenwriter notes, director ...
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 ...