The Birdcage (1996): Arguably Hackman’s best comedic performance, Hackman plays a conservative Republican senator whose daughter is marrying into a family led by two gay men. In this scene, Nathan Lane and Robin Williams sneak Hackman’s character out of a club in drag as the senator goes from feeling incredibly awkward to rather comfortable.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home with their dog. Hackman was known for "Bonnie and Clyde," "Superman," and "The French Connection."