
Nathan Lane
Known For
Acting
Born
1956-02-03 in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
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.
Most Known For

The Blacklist
as Abraham Stern

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self

Modern Family
as Pepper Saltzman

The Daily Show
as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Guest

The Good Wife
as Clarke Hayden

Frasier
as Phil

Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host

Saturday Night Live
as Self

Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Nathan Lane

Sex and the City
as Bobby Fine

The View
as Self

The View
as Self - Guest

Great Performances
as Mouse

Mad About You
as Nathan Twilley

30 Rock
as Eddie

Miami Vice
as Morty Price