Nathan Lane
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1956-02-03 · Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Known for
- The Lion King (1994) — Timon (voice)
- Stuart Little (1999) — Snowbell (voice)
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) — Timon (voice)
- The Blacklist (2013) — Abraham Stern
- Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) — Mysterious Disco Man
- Modern Family (2009) — Pepper Saltzman
- Addams Family Values (1993) — Desk Sergeant
- Mirror Mirror (2012) — Brighton
- The Lion King 1½ (2004) — Timon (voice)
- Stuart Little 2 (2002) — Snowbell (voice)
- Only Murders in the Building (2021) — Teddy Dimas
- Sex and the City (1998) — Bobby Fine
- Astro Boy (2009) — Hamegg (voice)
- Beau Is Afraid (2023) — Roger
- The Birdcage (1996) — Albert
- MouseHunt (1997) — Ernie Smuntz