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Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

Actor

Born 1956-02-03 · 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.

Modern Family
Series
7.9

Modern Family

2009

The Blacklist
Series
7.6

The Blacklist

2013

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Series
5.0

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

The Daily Show
Series
6.4

The Daily Show

1996

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Series
5.9

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Series
6.1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

The Good Wife
Series
7.6

The Good Wife

2009

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Series
5.2

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014