Nathan Lane
Actor
Biography
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.
Filmography
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Timon (voice) 1998
Stuart Little
as Snowbell (voice) 1999
Austin Powers in Goldmember
as Mysterious Disco Man 2002
Mirror Mirror
as Brighton 2012
Addams Family Values
as Desk Sergeant 1993
The Lion King 1½
as Timon (voice) 2004
Stuart Little 2
as Snowbell (voice) 2002
Astro Boy
as Hamegg (voice) 2009
MouseHunt
as Ernie Smuntz 1997
The Birdcage
as Albert 1996
Beau Is Afraid
as Roger 2023
Titan A.E.
as Preed (voice) 2000
Frankie and Johnny
as Tim 1991
Joe Versus the Volcano
as Baw - The Waponi Advance Man 1990
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
as Richard Levy the Driven 2004
The Producers
as Max Bialystock 2005