Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

February 3, 1956 (70 years old) in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.

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.

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
The Daily Show The Daily Show
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Modern Family Modern Family
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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