Nathan Lane: Robin Williams Protected Me From Coming Out as Gay - Variety
Mar 27, 2023 · Nathan Lane revealed on “Sunday Today” that Robin Williams once protected him from coming out as gay against his will on national television.
The Birdcage - Wikipedia
It stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple whose son (Dan Futterman) is set to marry the daughter (Calista Flockhart) of a conservative senator (Gene Hackman) and his wife (Dianne Wiest). Hank Azaria and Christine Baranski appear in supporting roles.
The Birdcage (1996) - IMDb
The Birdcage: Directed by Mike Nichols. With Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest. A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing, conservative parents.
“I Hadn’t Seen It… Since He Had Died, And I Just Started Crying”: Robin …
10 hours ago · Nathan Lane reflects on working with Williams on The Birdcage. The actors were co-stars in the film, which told the story of a gay cabaret owner and his partner, who is a drag queen, who attempt to fake heterosexuality in order to meet their son's fiancé and her conservative parents.
Nathan Lane shares advice Robin Williams gave him before …
Nathan Lane has recalled the advice given to him by Robin Williams about speaking publicly about his sexuality after their 1996 comedy film, The Birdcage. The stage and screen actor, known to many ...
Nathan Lane recalls 'generous' Robin Williams helping him get …
2 days ago · Nathan Lane recalls 'generous' Robin Williams helping him get cast in The Birdcage: 'He didn't know who the hell I was' The 1996 dramedy was Lane's first big movie role.
Nathan Lane Reflects on Working with Robin Williams in 'The …
Jun 11, 2024 · While speaking with PEOPLE at the 2024 Drama Desk Awards, Nathan Lane took a moment to reflect on making the 1996 film 'The Birdcage' with Robin Williams.
Nathan Lane on how Robin Williams protected him from being …
Mar 27, 2023 · Nathan Lane recalled how 'saint' Robin Williams 'protected' him from having to come out on 'Oprah': 'I just wasn't ready to do that.'
Robin Williams Protected Nathan Lane from Being Outed on …
Mar 27, 2023 · Nathan Lane recalled how "The Birdcage" co-star Robin Williams helped avoid discussing Lane's sexuality during a 1996 "Oprah" interview.
Nathan Lane Recounts How Robin Williams Protected Him From …
Mar 27, 2023 · Nathan Lane recounts a touching story about how Robin Williams protected him from being outed during their press tour for The Birdcage. Williams and Lane starred together in the 1996 remake of the French musical as a gay couple who pretend to be straight in order to meet their son's fiancée and her ultra-conservative parents.