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Nathan Lane

Bio: 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

Born: Fri, Feb 03 1956

Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Nathan Lane is 70 years old

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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

Nathan Lane was 69 in The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 2025

Spellbound

Nathan Lane was 68 in Spellbound as 'Luno - Oracle of the Moon (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2024

Dicks: The Musical

Nathan Lane was 67 in Dicks: The Musical as 'Harris'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2023

Once Upon a Studio

Nathan Lane was 67 in Once Upon a Studio as 'Timon (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 2023

Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid

Nathan Lane was 67 in Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 2023

Beau Is Afraid

Nathan Lane was 67 in Beau Is Afraid as 'Roger'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2023

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

Nathan Lane was 65 in Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 2021

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens

Nathan Lane was 64 in Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens as 'Giacomo'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 2020

Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn

Nathan Lane was 63 in Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 2019

Every Act of Life

Nathan Lane was 62 in Every Act of Life as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 2018

The Vanishing of Sidney Hall

Nathan Lane was 62 in The Vanishing of Sidney Hall as 'Harold'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2018

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika

Nathan Lane was 61 in National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika as 'Roy M. Cohn/The Angel Antarctica'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 2017

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches

Nathan Lane was 61 in National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches as 'Roy M. Cohn/Prior 2'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 2017

Carrie Pilby

Nathan Lane was 61 in Carrie Pilby as 'Dr. Petrov'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2017

No Pay, Nudity

Nathan Lane was 60 in No Pay, Nudity as 'Hershel Thalkin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2016

Mike Nichols: An American Master

Nathan Lane was 60 in Mike Nichols: An American Master as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 2016

The Nance

Nathan Lane was 58 in The Nance as 'Chauncey Miles'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2014

Showing Up

Nathan Lane was 58 in Showing Up as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 2014

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Nathan Lane was 57 in Mel Brooks: Make a Noise as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 20 2013

The English Teacher

Nathan Lane was 57 in The English Teacher as 'Carl Kapinas'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 16 2013

Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me

Nathan Lane was 57 in Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 2013

Mirror Mirror

Nathan Lane was 56 in Mirror Mirror as 'Brighton'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 2012

Pride of The Lion King

Nathan Lane was 55 in Pride of The Lion King as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 2011

The Nutcracker

Nathan Lane was 54 in The Nutcracker as 'Uncle Albert'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2010

I'm Still Here

Nathan Lane was 54 in I'm Still Here as 'Nathan Lane (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2010

Astro Boy

Nathan Lane was 53 in Astro Boy as 'Hamegg (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2009

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Nathan Lane was 53 in Waking Sleeping Beauty as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 2009

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

Nathan Lane was 52 in A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as 'Officer Meany'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2008

Swing Vote

Nathan Lane was 52 in Swing Vote as 'Art Crumb'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2008

The Roots of 'Hairspray'

Nathan Lane was 51 in The Roots of 'Hairspray' as 'Self (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 2007

Trumbo

Nathan Lane was 51 in Trumbo as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 2007

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway

Nathan Lane was 51 in ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 2007

The Dish on Dolls

Nathan Lane was 50 in The Dish on Dolls as 'Stagehand in Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 2006

The Producers

Nathan Lane was 49 in The Producers as 'Max Bialystock'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2005

The Lion King 1½

Nathan Lane was 48 in The Lion King 1½ as 'Timon (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 2004

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Nathan Lane was 48 in Broadway's Lost Treasures II as 'Nathan Detroit (segment "Guys & Dolls")'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2004

Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0

Nathan Lane was 48 in Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 as 'Timon (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 2004

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Nathan Lane was 48 in Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 2004

Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5

Nathan Lane was 48 in Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 as 'Timon (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2004

Behind the Legend: Timon

Nathan Lane was 48 in Behind the Legend: Timon as 'Timon (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2004

Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!

Nathan Lane was 47 in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! as 'Richard Levy the Driven'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 2004

Teacher's Pet

Nathan Lane was 47 in Teacher's Pet as 'Spot Helperman / Scott Leadready II / Scott Manly-Manning (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 2004

Nicholas Nickleby

Nathan Lane was 46 in Nicholas Nickleby as 'Vincent Crummles'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 2002

Austin Powers in Goldmember

Nathan Lane was 46 in Austin Powers in Goldmember as 'Mysterious Disco Man'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2002

Stuart Little 2

Nathan Lane was 46 in Stuart Little 2 as 'Snowbell (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 2002

Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks

Nathan Lane was 45 in Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2001

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Nathan Lane was 45 in Laughter on the 23rd Floor as 'Max Prince'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2001

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs

Nathan Lane was 45 in My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs as 'Self - Perfomer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 2001

The Man Who Came to Dinner

Nathan Lane was 44 in The Man Who Came to Dinner as 'Sheridan Whiteside'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 2000

Trixie

Nathan Lane was 44 in Trixie as 'Kirk Stans'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 2000

Titan A.E.

Nathan Lane was 44 in Titan A.E. as 'Preed (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2000

Love's Labour's Lost

Nathan Lane was 44 in Love's Labour's Lost as 'Costard'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2000

Isn't She Great

Nathan Lane was 43 in Isn't She Great as 'Irving Mansfield'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2000

Stuart Little

Nathan Lane was 43 in Stuart Little as 'Snowbell (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1999

At First Sight

Nathan Lane was 42 in At First Sight as 'Phil Webster'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1999

Stuart Little: Making It Big

Nathan Lane was 42 in Stuart Little: Making It Big as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Get Bruce!

Nathan Lane was 42 in Get Bruce! as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

Nathan Lane was 42 in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride as 'Timon (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 1998

Merry Christmas, George Bailey

Nathan Lane was 41 in Merry Christmas, George Bailey as 'Clarence'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1997

MouseHunt

Nathan Lane was 41 in MouseHunt as 'Ernie Smuntz'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1997

A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury

Nathan Lane was 40 in A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1996

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

Nathan Lane was 40 in Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa as 'Timon 2 (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1996

The Birdcage

Nathan Lane was 40 in The Birdcage as 'Albert'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1996

The Boys Next Door

Nathan Lane was 40 in The Boys Next Door as 'Norman Bulansky'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 1996

The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True

Nathan Lane was 39 in The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True as 'The Cowardly Lion'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1995

Jeffrey

Nathan Lane was 39 in Jeffrey as 'Father Dan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1995

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable

Nathan Lane was 38 in Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable as 'Timon'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1995

The Lion King

Nathan Lane was 38 in The Lion King as 'Timon (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1994

Addams Family Values

Nathan Lane was 37 in Addams Family Values as 'Desk Sergeant'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1993

Life with Mikey

Nathan Lane was 37 in Life with Mikey as 'Ed Chapman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1993

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record

Nathan Lane was 36 in Guys and Dolls: Off the Record as 'Himself / Nathan Detroit'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1992

The Last Mile

Nathan Lane was 36 in The Last Mile as 'The Stage Manager'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1992

Unnatural Pursuits

Nathan Lane was 35 in Unnatural Pursuits as 'Limo Passenger'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Frankie and Johnny

Nathan Lane was 35 in Frankie and Johnny as 'Tim'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991

He Said, She Said

Nathan Lane was 35 in He Said, She Said as 'Wallace "Wally" Thurman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1991

Joe Versus the Volcano

Nathan Lane was 34 in Joe Versus the Volcano as 'Baw - The Waponi Advance Man'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1990

The Lemon Sisters

Nathan Lane was 33 in The Lemon Sisters as 'Charlie Sorrell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1989

Ironweed

Nathan Lane was 31 in Ironweed as 'Harold Allen'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1987

Alice in Wonderland

Nathan Lane was 27 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Mouse'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1983

Cut Off

Nathan Lane will be 70+ in Cut Off

Movie Released: Unreleased

Untitled Nathan Lane Documentary

Nathan Lane will be 70+ in Untitled Nathan Lane Documentary as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Broadway: The Next Generation

Nathan Lane will be 70+ in Broadway: The Next Generation as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

Nathan Lane was 69+ in Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! as 'Self - Actor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 22 2026

Mid-Century Modern

Nathan Lane was 69+ in Mid-Century Modern as 'Bunny Schneiderman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 28 2025

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Nathan Lane was 68+ in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story as 'Dominick Dunne'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 2024

Elsbeth

Nathan Lane was 68+ in Elsbeth as 'Phillip Cross'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 29 2024

Digman!

Nathan Lane was 67+ in Digman! as 'Yorbo (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 2023

Be My Guest with Ina Garten

Nathan Lane was 66+ in Be My Guest with Ina Garten as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2022

The Gilded Age

Nathan Lane was 65+ in The Gilded Age as 'Ward McAllister'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 2022

Only Murders in the Building

Nathan Lane was 65+ in Only Murders in the Building as 'Teddy Dimas'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 2021

Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

Nathan Lane was 64+ in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels as 'Lewis Michener'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 26 2020

Today with Jenna & Sheinelle

Nathan Lane was 63+ in Today with Jenna & Sheinelle as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2019

American Crime Story

Nathan Lane was 59+ in American Crime Story as 'F. Lee Bailey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 02 2016

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Nathan Lane was 59+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self, , Self - Guest/Musical Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015

Difficult People

Nathan Lane was 59+ in Difficult People as 'Nathan Lane'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 05 2015

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Nathan Lane was 58+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Nathan Lane was 58+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014

The Blacklist

Nathan Lane was 57+ in The Blacklist as 'Abraham Stern'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013

The Marriage Ref

Nathan Lane was 54+ in The Marriage Ref as 'Self - Panelist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 28 2010

Modern Family

Nathan Lane was 53+ in Modern Family as 'Pepper Saltzman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009

The Good Wife

Nathan Lane was 53+ in The Good Wife as 'Clarke Hayden'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Nathan Lane was 53+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009

30 Rock

Nathan Lane was 50+ in 30 Rock as 'Eddie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Nathan Lane was 47+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

Charlie Lawrence

Nathan Lane was 47+ in Charlie Lawrence as 'Charlie Lawrence'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 15 2003

Primetime Glick

Nathan Lane was 45+ in Primetime Glick

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 20 2001

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Nathan Lane was 44+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm as 'Nathan Lane'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000

Teacher's Pet

Nathan Lane was 44+ in Teacher's Pet as 'Spot Helperman / Scott Leadready II (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 2000

George and Martha

Nathan Lane was 43+ in George and Martha as 'George (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1999

Encore! Encore!

Nathan Lane was 42+ in Encore! Encore! as 'Joseph Pinoni'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998

Sex and the City

Nathan Lane was 42+ in Sex and the City as 'Bobby Fine'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998

The View

Nathan Lane was 41+ in The View as 'Self, Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

The Daily Show

Nathan Lane was 40+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

Nathan Lane was 40+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996

Inside the Actors Studio

Nathan Lane was 38+ in Inside the Actors Studio as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994

Frasier

Nathan Lane was 37+ in Frasier as 'Phil'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Nathan Lane was 37+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest, Self - Musical Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

Late Show with David Letterman

Nathan Lane was 37+ in Late Show with David Letterman as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1993

Mad About You

Nathan Lane was 36+ in Mad About You as 'Nathan Twilley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992

The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd

Nathan Lane was 31+ in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd as 'Herman in Fantasy Sequence, Bing Shalimar'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 21 1987

Miami Vice

Nathan Lane was 28+ in Miami Vice as 'Morty Price'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

One of the Boys

Nathan Lane was 25+ in One of the Boys as 'Jonathan Burns'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1982

Live from Lincoln Center

Nathan Lane was 19+ in Live from Lincoln Center as 'Chauncey Miles'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 30 1976

Saturday Night Live

Nathan Lane was 19+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Great Performances

Nathan Lane was 14+ in Great Performances as 'Mouse'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971

Tony Awards

Nathan Lane was 0+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Host, Self - Host / Winner / Performer, Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956