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.”
Video: Nathan Lane Previews MID-CENTURY MODERN on THE LATE SHOW
Tony-winner Nathan Lane visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new show, Mid-Century Modern, or, as it has been called, 'The Gay Golden Girls,' a description which 'sounds redundant,
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 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.
What Does Matt Bomer Smell Like? Nathan Lane Dishes on His ‘Handsome’ Costar’s Signature Scent
In a new interview on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert', Nathan Lane revealed what it's like working with the attractive Matt Bomer on 'Mid-Century Modern.' ...
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Get ready to move in with Nathan Lane in 'Mid-Century Modern'
The comedy series from the creators of ‘Will & Grace’ is nearly ready to bow on Hulu. Learn more about it here! Nathan Lane ...
How Did Linda Lavin’s Death Change ‘Mid-Century Modern’? Everything We Know About the New Hulu Comedy
Lavin died before filming wrapped on the new series, also starring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham.
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Nathan Lane Remembers Pulling Joaquin Phoenix Aside After He Got Too Intense, Wasted 3 Hours of Filming | Video
Nathan Lane recalled a time when he had to pull Joaquin Phoenix aside to give him an acting tip after noticing his “Beau Is Afraid” co-star getting a little too intense for the film’s ...
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Mid-Century Modern: Hulu drops official trailer for its much-anticipated comedy show starring Nathan Lane
On March 6, 2025, Hulu dropped the trailer for its anticipated comedy, Mid-Century Modern. The series follows three gay best friends who decide to live together at the house of the wealthiest one, ...
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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 ...