In The Royal Tenenbaums, Hackman plays the role of an irresponsible, evading father to a trio of equally quirky children, all of whom were child prodigies and find varying degrees of success in their adulthood,

Gene Hackman was unexpectedly game for a little fun during an L.A. Times photo shoot the year 'The Royal Tenenbaums' came out. But the real surprise came when the actor ad-libbed for the camera.

In the wake of Gene Hackman ’s passing, many have shared their memories of the legendary actor, reflecting on his remarkable career and presence in Hollywood. Among those remembering him is Bill Murray ,

Hackman portrayed Stiller's onscreen father in Wes Anderson's 2001 classic 'The Royal Tenenbaums,' which also starred Gwyneth Paltrow

The cast of The Royal Tenenbaums remains one of Hollywood's most iconic onscreen families. Wes Anderson’s 2001 film follows the lives of three gifted siblings — Chas (Ben Stiller), Richie (Luke Wilson) and Margot Tenenbaum (Gwyneth Paltrow) — who are reunited with their eccentric estranged father,

And he was really difficult, we can say it now, but he was a tough guy. Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on them,” said Bill Murray.

It wasn't his final role, but Hackman's turn in Wes Anderson's family drama is the perfect summation of his talents, writes Empire's John Nugent.

Bill Murray delivered an honest remembrance of his “The Royal Tenenbaums” co-star Gene Hackman on Thursday, calling him a “brilliant” actor but saying he was a “tough nut” who was “really rough” on director Wes Anderson.

Bill Murray is remembering his Royal Tenenbaums co-star Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his New Mexico home earlier this week along with his wife and their dog. In a preview for next Wednesday’s (March 5) episode of The Drew Barrymore Show that was posted to the show’s Instagram page,

Gene Hackman's co-stars walked away from filming 'The Royal Tenenbaums' with memories of the famed Hollywood star.

Oscars, Ben Stiller honored his late co-star Gene Hackman, who passed away recently at 95. Stiller praised Hackman as a 'giant' in the film industry, recalling their collaboration in 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and Hackman's impact on him as an actor.

Starring Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman and Richard Harris, the period drama follows a gunslinger as he sets out to correct an injustice with an old friend and an outlaw. Hackman starred as Sheriff “Little” Bill Daggett, earning himself the second Academy Award of his career for the performance, and the fourth Academy Award the film received.