b. 1956 · Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
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.
Born 3 Feb 1956
Mid-Century Modern
2025
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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
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Spellbound
2024
Luno - Oracle of the Moon (voice)
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
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Dominick Dunne
Dicks: The Musical
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Beau Is Afraid
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Roger
Be My Guest with Ina Garten
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Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
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Only Murders in the Building
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Teddy Dimas
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
2020
Lewis Michener
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
2018
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Every Act of Life
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