1956-02-03 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
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.
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Cut Off | 2026-07-16 | |
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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl | Self | 2025-02-06 |
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Spellbound | Luno - Oracle of the Moon (voice) | 2024-11-22 |
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Once Upon a Studio | Timon (voice) | 2023-09-24 |
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Dicks: The Musical | Harris | 2023-10-06 |
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Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid | Self | 2023-06-22 |
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Beau Is Afraid | Roger | 2023-04-14 |
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Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 | Self | 2021-09-11 |
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Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens | Giacomo | 2020-12-01 |
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Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn | Self | 2019-09-29 |
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Every Act of Life | Self | 2018-04-23 |
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The Vanishing of Sidney Hall | Harold | 2018-03-02 |
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National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches | Roy M. Cohn/Prior 2 | 2017-07-20 |
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National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika | Roy M. Cohn/The Angel Antarctica | 2017-07-27 |
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Broadway: The Next Generation | Self | 2017-11-16 |
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Carrie Pilby | Dr. Petrov | 2017-03-31 |
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Mike Nichols: An American Master | Self | 2016-01-29 |
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No Pay, Nudity | Hershel Thalkin | 2016-11-04 |
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Showing Up | Self | 2014-02-25 |
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The Nance | Chauncey Miles | 2014-10-10 |
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The English Teacher | Carl Kapinas | 2013-05-16 |
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Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me | Himself | 2013-04-09 |
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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise | Self | 2013-05-20 |
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Mirror Mirror | Brighton | 2012-03-15 |
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Pride of The Lion King | Self | 2011-11-01 |
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I'm Still Here | Nathan Lane (uncredited) | 2010-09-10 |
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The Nutcracker | Uncle Albert | 2010-11-24 |
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Waking Sleeping Beauty | Self (archive footage) | 2009-09-05 |
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Astro Boy | Hamegg (voice) | 2009-10-15 |
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Swing Vote | Art Crumb | 2008-08-01 |
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A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa | Officer Meany | 2008-12-17 |
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ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway | Self | 2007-04-19 |
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Trumbo | Self | 2007-09-10 |
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The Producers | Max Bialystock | 2005-12-25 |
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Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? | Self (archive footage) | 2004-03-06 |
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Teacher's Pet | Spot Helperman / Scott Leadready II / Scott Manly-Manning (voice) | 2004-01-16 |
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The Lion King 1½ | Timon (voice) | 2004-10-28 |
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Behind the Legend: Timon | Timon (voice) | 2004-02-10 |
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Broadway's Lost Treasures II | Nathan Detroit (segment "Guys & Dolls") | 2004-10-26 |
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Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! | Richard Levy the Driven | 2004-01-23 |
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Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 | Timon (voice) | 2004-08-31 |
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Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 | Timon (voice) | 2004-02-10 |
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Nicholas Nickleby | Vincent Crummles | 2002-12-27 |
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Stuart Little 2 | Snowbell (voice) | 2002-07-19 |
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Austin Powers in Goldmember | Mysterious Disco Man | 2002-07-26 |
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My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs | Self - Perfomer | 2001-03-06 |
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Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks | Self | 2001-10-01 |
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Laughter on the 23rd Floor | Max Prince | 2001-05-26 |
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The Man Who Came to Dinner | Sheridan Whiteside | 2000-10-07 |
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Titan A.E. | Preed (voice) | 2000-06-16 |
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Trixie | Kirk Stans | 2000-06-28 |
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Isn't She Great | Irving Mansfield | 2000-01-28 |
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Love's Labour's Lost | Costard | 2000-03-31 |
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Stuart Little | Snowbell (voice) | 1999-12-17 |
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Get Bruce! | Self | 1999-01-01 |
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At First Sight | Phil Webster | 1999-01-15 |
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Stuart Little: Making It Big | Self | 1999-01-01 |
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The Lion King II: Simba's Pride | Timon (voice) | 1998-10-24 |
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Merry Christmas, George Bailey | Clarence | 1997-12-25 |
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MouseHunt | Ernie Smuntz | 1997-12-19 |
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The Boys Next Door | Norman Bulansky | 1996-02-04 |
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The Birdcage | Albert | 1996-03-08 |
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A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury | Self | 1996-11-17 |
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Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa | Timon 2 (voice) | 1996-05-03 |
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The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True | The Cowardly Lion | 1995-11-22 |
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Jeffrey | Father Dan | 1995-08-18 |
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Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable | Timon | 1995-01-21 |
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The Lion King | Timon (voice) | 1994-06-15 |
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Life with Mikey | Ed Chapman | 1993-06-04 |
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Addams Family Values | Desk Sergeant | 1993-11-19 |
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Guys and Dolls: Off the Record | Himself / Nathan Detroit | 1992-12-07 |
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Unnatural Pursuits | Limo Passenger | 1992-01-01 |
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The Last Mile | The Stage Manager | 1992-10-09 |
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Frankie and Johnny | Tim | 1991-10-11 |
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He Said, She Said | Wallace "Wally" Thurman | 1991-02-22 |
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Joe Versus the Volcano | Baw - The Waponi Advance Man | 1990-03-09 |
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The Lemon Sisters | Charlie Sorrell | 1989-12-01 |
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Ironweed | Harold Allen | 1987-12-18 |
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Alice in Wonderland | Mouse | 1983-10-03 |
