Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

Known For

The Lion King

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.

Movies Featuring Nathan Lane

Spellbound

Spellbound (2024)

as Luno - Oracle of the Moon (voice)
No Pay, Nudity

No Pay, Nudity (2016)

as Hershel Thalkin
The Nance

The Nance (2014)

as Chauncey Miles
I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here (2010)

as Nathan Lane (uncredited)
Astro Boy

Astro Boy (2009)

as Hamegg (voice)
Waking Sleeping Beauty

Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)

as Self (archive footage)
The Dish on Dolls

The Dish on Dolls (2006)

as Stagehand in Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls (archive footage)
The Producers

The Producers (2005)

as Max Bialystock
Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)

as Nathan Detroit (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!

Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)

as Richard Levy the Driven
Teacher's Pet

Teacher's Pet (2004)

as Spot Helperman / Scott Leadready II / Scott Manly-Manning (voice)
Nicholas Nickleby

Nicholas Nickleby (2002)

as Vincent Crummles
Stuart Little 2

Stuart Little 2 (2002)

as Snowbell (voice)
Trixie

Trixie (2000)

as Kirk Stans
Titan A.E.

Titan A.E. (2000)

as Preed (voice)
Isn't She Great

Isn't She Great (2000)

as Irving Mansfield
Stuart Little

Stuart Little (1999)

as Snowbell (voice)
MouseHunt

MouseHunt (1997)

as Ernie Smuntz
Jeffrey

Jeffrey (1995)

as Father Dan
The Lion King

The Lion King (1994)

as Timon (voice)
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record (1992)

as Himself / Nathan Detroit
The Last Mile

The Last Mile (1992)

as The Stage Manager
He Said, She Said

He Said, She Said (1991)

as Wallace "Wally" Thurman
The Lemon Sisters

The Lemon Sisters (1990)

as Charlie Sorrell
Joe Versus the Volcano

Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)

as Baw - The Waponi Advance Man
Ironweed

Ironweed (1987)

as Harold Allen