Portrait of Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

Bio: Nathan Lane (born Joseph Lane; February 3, 1956) is an American actor. He has won three Tony Awards, and has been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and six Primetime Emmy Awards
Born: Fri, Feb 03 1956
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Nathan Lane is 68 years old
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Poster of Spellbound
Spellbound
Nathan Lane was
68 in Spellbound
as 'The Oracle of the Moon (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 22 2024
Poster of Dicks: The Musical
Dicks: The Musical
Nathan Lane was
67 in Dicks: The Musical
as 'Harris'.
Fri, Oct 06 2023
Poster of Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio
Nathan Lane was
67 in Once Upon a Studio
as 'Timon (voice)'.
Sun, Sep 24 2023
Poster of Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid
Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid
Nathan Lane was
67 in Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 22 2023
Poster of Beau Is Afraid
Beau Is Afraid
Nathan Lane was
67 in Beau Is Afraid
as 'Roger'.
Fri, Apr 14 2023
Poster of Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
Nathan Lane was
65 in Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 11 2021
Poster of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
Nathan Lane was
64 in Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
as 'Giacomo'.
Tue, Dec 01 2020
Poster of Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn
Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn
Nathan Lane was
63 in Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 29 2019
Poster of Every Act of Life
Every Act of Life
Nathan Lane was
62 in Every Act of Life
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 23 2018
Poster of The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
Nathan Lane was
62 in The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
as 'Harold'.
Fri, Mar 02 2018
Poster of Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation
Nathan Lane was
61 in Broadway: The Next Generation
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika
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'.
Thu, Jul 27 2017
Poster of National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches
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'.
Thu, Jul 20 2017
Poster of Carrie Pilby
Carrie Pilby
Nathan Lane was
61 in Carrie Pilby
as 'Dr. Petrov'.
Fri, Mar 31 2017
Poster of No Pay, Nudity
No Pay, Nudity
Nathan Lane was
60 in No Pay, Nudity
as 'Herschel'.
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Mike Nichols: An American Master
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Nathan Lane was
59 in Mike Nichols: An American Master
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 29 2016
Poster of The Nance
The Nance
Nathan Lane was
58 in The Nance
as 'Chauncey Miles'.
Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of Showing Up
Showing Up
Nathan Lane was
58 in Showing Up
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Nathan Lane was
57 in Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of The English Teacher
The English Teacher
Nathan Lane was
57 in The English Teacher
as 'Carl Kapinas'.
Thu, May 16 2013
Poster of Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me
Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me
Nathan Lane was
57 in Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Apr 09 2013
Poster of Mirror Mirror
Mirror Mirror
Nathan Lane was
56 in Mirror Mirror
as 'Brighton'.
Thu, Mar 15 2012
Poster of Pride of The Lion King
Pride of The Lion King
Nathan Lane was
55 in Pride of The Lion King
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Nov 01 2011
Poster of The Nutcracker: The Untold Story
The Nutcracker: The Untold Story
Nathan Lane was
54 in The Nutcracker: The Untold Story
as 'Uncle Albert'.
Wed, Nov 24 2010
Poster of I'm Still Here
I'm Still Here
Nathan Lane was
54 in I'm Still Here
as 'Nathan Lane (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 10 2010
Poster of Astro Boy
Astro Boy
Nathan Lane was
53 in Astro Boy
as 'Ham Egg (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 15 2009
Poster of Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Nathan Lane was
53 in Waking Sleeping Beauty
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 05 2009
Poster of A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
Nathan Lane was
52 in A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
as 'Officer Meany'.
Wed, Dec 17 2008
Poster of Swing Vote
Swing Vote
Nathan Lane was
52 in Swing Vote
as 'Art Crumb'.
Fri, Aug 01 2008
Poster of Trumbo
Trumbo
Nathan Lane was
51 in Trumbo
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 10 2007
Poster of ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
Nathan Lane was
51 in ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 19 2007
Poster of The Producers
The Producers
Nathan Lane was
49 in The Producers
as 'Max Bialystock'.
Sun, Dec 25 2005
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Nathan Lane was
48 in Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as 'Nathan Detroit (segment "Guys & Dolls")'.
Tue, Oct 26 2004
Poster of Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Nathan Lane was
48 in Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
as 'Timon (voice)'.
Tue, Aug 31 2004
Poster of Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Nathan Lane was
48 in Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
as 'Timon (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 10 2004
Poster of Behind the Legend: Timon
Behind the Legend: Timon
Nathan Lane was
48 in Behind the Legend: Timon
as 'Timon (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 10 2004
Poster of The Lion King 1½
The Lion King 1½
Nathan Lane was
48 in The Lion King 1½
as 'Timon (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 06 2004
Poster of Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
Nathan Lane was
47 in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
as 'Richard Levy the Driven'.
Fri, Jan 23 2004
Poster of Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet
Nathan Lane was
47 in Teacher's Pet
as 'Spot Helperman / Scott Leadready II / Scott Manly-Manning (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 16 2004
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Nathan Lane was
46 in Nicholas Nickleby
as 'Vincent Crummles'.
Fri, Dec 27 2002
Poster of Austin Powers in Goldmember
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Nathan Lane was
46 in Austin Powers in Goldmember
as 'Mysterious Disco Man'.
Fri, Jul 26 2002
Poster of Stuart Little 2
Stuart Little 2
Nathan Lane was
46 in Stuart Little 2
as 'Snowbell (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 19 2002
Poster of Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks
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'.
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Nathan Lane was
45 in Laughter on the 23rd Floor
as 'Max Prince'.
Sat, May 26 2001
Poster of My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
Nathan Lane was
45 in My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
as 'Self - Perfomer'.
Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Nathan Lane was
44 in The Man Who Came to Dinner
as 'Sheridan Whiteside'.
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of Trixie
Trixie
Nathan Lane was
44 in Trixie
as 'Kirk Stans'.
Wed, Jun 28 2000
Poster of Titan A.E.
Titan A.E.
Nathan Lane was
44 in Titan A.E.
as 'Preed (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 16 2000
Poster of Love's Labour's Lost
Love's Labour's Lost
Nathan Lane was
44 in Love's Labour's Lost
as 'Costard'.
Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of Isn't She Great
Isn't She Great
Nathan Lane was
43 in Isn't She Great
as 'Irving Mansfield'.
Fri, Jan 28 2000
Poster of Stuart Little
Stuart Little
Nathan Lane was
43 in Stuart Little
as 'Snowbell (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of At First Sight
At First Sight
Nathan Lane was
42 in At First Sight
as 'Phil Webster'.
Fri, Jan 15 1999
Poster of Get Bruce!
Get Bruce!
Nathan Lane was
42 in Get Bruce!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Nathan Lane was
42 in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as 'Timon (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 24 1998
Poster of Merry Christmas, George Bailey!
Merry Christmas, George Bailey!
Nathan Lane was
41 in Merry Christmas, George Bailey!
as 'Clarence'.
Thu, Dec 25 1997
Poster of MouseHunt
MouseHunt
Nathan Lane was
41 in MouseHunt
as 'Ernest "Ernie" Smuntz'.
Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Nathan Lane was
40 in A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of The Birdcage
The Birdcage
Nathan Lane was
40 in The Birdcage
as 'Albert'.
Fri, Mar 08 1996
Poster of The Boys Next Door
The Boys Next Door
Nathan Lane was
40 in The Boys Next Door
as 'Norman Bulansky'.
Sun, Feb 04 1996
Poster of The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True
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'.
Wed, Nov 22 1995
Poster of Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Nathan Lane was
39 in Jeffrey
as 'Father Dan'.
Fri, Aug 18 1995
Poster of Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Nathan Lane was
38 in Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
as 'Timon (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 21 1995
Poster of The Lion King
The Lion King
Nathan Lane was
38 in The Lion King
as 'Timon (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of Addams Family Values
Addams Family Values
Nathan Lane was
37 in Addams Family Values
as 'Desk Sergeant'.
Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of Life with Mikey
Life with Mikey
Nathan Lane was
37 in Life with Mikey
as 'Ed Chapman'.
Fri, Jun 04 1993
Poster of Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Nathan Lane was
36 in Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as 'Himself / Nathan Detroit'.
Mon, Dec 07 1992
Poster of The Last Mile
The Last Mile
Nathan Lane was
36 in The Last Mile
as 'The Stage Manager'.
Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Unnatural Pursuits
Unnatural Pursuits
Nathan Lane was
35 in Unnatural Pursuits
as 'Limo Passenger'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Frankie and Johnny
Frankie and Johnny
Nathan Lane was
35 in Frankie and Johnny
as 'Tim'.
Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of He Said, She Said
He Said, She Said
Nathan Lane was
35 in He Said, She Said
as 'Wallace "Wally" Thurman'.
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Joe Versus the Volcano
Joe Versus the Volcano
Nathan Lane was
34 in Joe Versus the Volcano
as 'Baw - The Waponi Advance Man'.
Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of The Lemon Sisters
The Lemon Sisters
Nathan Lane was
33 in The Lemon Sisters
as 'Charlie Sorrell'.
Fri, Dec 01 1989
Poster of Ironweed
Ironweed
Nathan Lane was
31 in Ironweed
as 'Harold Allen'.
Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Nathan Lane was
27 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Mouse'.
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Nathan Lane will be
68+ in The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Monsters
Monsters
Nathan Lane was
68+ in Monsters
as 'Dominick Dunne'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 2024
Poster of Elsbeth
Elsbeth
Nathan Lane was
68+ in Elsbeth
as 'Phillip Cross'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 29 2024
Poster of Be My Guest with Ina Garten
Be My Guest with Ina Garten
Nathan Lane was
66+ in Be My Guest with Ina Garten
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2022
Poster of The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
Nathan Lane was
65+ in The Gilded Age
as 'Ward McAllister'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 2022
Poster of Only Murders in the Building
Only Murders in the Building
Nathan Lane was
65+ in Only Murders in the Building
as 'Teddy Dimas'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 2021
Poster of Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Nathan Lane was
64+ in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
as 'Lewis Michener'.
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Sun, Apr 26 2020
Poster of American Crime Story
American Crime Story
Nathan Lane was
59+ in American Crime Story
as 'F. Lee Bailey'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 02 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Nathan Lane was
59+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self, '.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Nathan Lane was
58+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Nathan Lane was
58+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as ', Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Nathan Lane was
57+ in The Blacklist
as 'Abraham Stern'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of The Marriage Ref
The Marriage Ref
Nathan Lane was
54+ in The Marriage Ref
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 28 2010
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Nathan Lane was
53+ in Modern Family
as 'Pepper Saltzman'.
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Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Nathan Lane was
53+ in The Good Wife
as 'Clarke Hayden'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Nathan Lane was
53+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Nathan Lane was
50+ in 30 Rock
as 'Eddie'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Nathan Lane was
47+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Charlie Lawrence
Charlie Lawrence
Nathan Lane was
47+ in Charlie Lawrence
as 'Charlie Lawrence'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 15 2003
Poster of Primetime Glick
Primetime Glick
Nathan Lane was
45+ in Primetime Glick
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 20 2001
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Nathan Lane was
44+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm
as 'Nathan Lane'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet
Nathan Lane was
44+ in Teacher's Pet
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 2000
Poster of George and Martha
George and Martha
Nathan Lane was
43+ in George and Martha
as 'George (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1999
Poster of Encore! Encore!
Encore! Encore!
Nathan Lane was
42+ in Encore! Encore!
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Nathan Lane was
42+ in Sex and the City
as 'Bobby Fine'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Nathan Lane was
41+ in The View
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Nathan Lane was
40+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Nathan Lane was
40+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Timon and Pumbaa
Timon and Pumbaa
Nathan Lane was
39+ in Timon and Pumbaa
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1995
Poster of Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
Nathan Lane was
38+ in Inside the Actors Studio
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Nathan Lane was
37+ in Frasier
as 'Phil'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Nathan Lane was
37+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
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Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Nathan Lane was
36+ in Mad About You
as 'Nathan Twilley'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 21 1987
Poster of One of the Boys
One of the Boys
Nathan Lane was
25+ in One of the Boys
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1982
Poster of Live from Lincoln Center
Live from Lincoln Center
Nathan Lane was
19+ in Live from Lincoln Center
as 'Chauncey Miles'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 30 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Nathan Lane was
19+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Nathan Lane was
14+ in Great Performances
as 'Mouse'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Nathan Lane was
0+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Host, Self - Host/Winner/Performer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Nathan Lane will be
68+ in Mid-Century Modern
as 'Bunny Schneiderman'.
First Air Date
Unreleased