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Nathan Lane

Born 1956-02-03

Nathan Lane, born Joseph Lane on February 3, 1956, in Jersey City, New Jersey, is an acclaimed American actor known for his work on stage and screen. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1975 and has received numerous awards, including three Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Lane made his professional theatre debut in 1978 in an off-Broadway production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream". He gained widespread recognition for his roles in Broadway productions such as "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Producers," and "Angels in America". His film credits include "The Lion King," "The Birdcage," "Mouse Hunt," and "The Producers". In addition to his stage and film work, Lane has appeared in various television series, including "Modern Family," "The Good Wife," and "Only Murders in the Building". He has been married to Devlin Elliott since 2015.

Known for

The Lion King 1994 · 8.5 Beau Is Afraid 2023 · 6.8 Stuart Little 1999 · 6.0 The Birdcage 1996 · 7.2 Mirror Mirror 2012 · 5.6 Titan A.E. 2000 · 6.6 Mousehunt 1997 · 6.5 The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride 1998 · 6.5 Stuart Little 2 2002 · 5.5 The Producers 2005 · 6.3 Astro Boy 2009 · 6.2 The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata 2004 · 6.5 Frankie and Johnny 1991 · 6.7 Spellbound 2024 · 5.4 Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! 2004 · 5.6 Carrie Pilby 2017 · 6.5 The Vanishing of Sidney Hall 2018 · 6.7 Swing Vote 2008 · 6.1 Nicholas Nickleby 2002 · 7.1 At First Sight 1999 · 6.0 The English Teacher 2013 · 5.7 Penny Dreadful: City of Angels 2020 · 6.1 Ironweed 1987 · 6.7 He Said, She Said 1991 · 5.7 Jeffrey 1995 · 6.8 Love's Labour's Lost 2000 · 5.9 The Nutcracker: The Untold Story 2010 · 4.1 Mid-Century Modern 2025 · 7.6 Dicks: The Musical 2023 · 5.3 Isn't She Great 2000 · 5.3 Teacher's Pet 2004 · 5.7 Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me 2013 · 7.5 The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl 2025 · 7.3