Nathan Lane
Known for ActingBorn 1956-02-03Jersey 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".
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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
The Lion King
1994 · as Timon (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 · as Timon (voice)
Stuart Little
1999 · as Snowbell (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004 · as Timon (voice)
Addams Family Values
1993 · as Desk Sergeant
Once Upon a Studio
2023 · as Timon (voice)
Austin Powers in Goldmember
2002 · as Mysterious Disco Man
Mirror Mirror
2012 · as Brighton
Spellbound
2024 · as Luno - Oracle of the Moon (voice)
The Birdcage
1996 · as Albert
Titan A.E.
2000 · as Preed (voice)
Beau Is Afraid
2023 · as Roger
Astro Boy
2009 · as Hamegg (voice)
MouseHunt
1997 · as Ernie Smuntz
Stuart Little 2
2002 · as Snowbell (voice)
I'm Still Here
2010 · as Nathan Lane (uncredited)
Frankie and Johnny
1991 · as Tim
Get Bruce!
1999 · as Self