Nathan Lane
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.
Acting
Movie
The Lion King
as Timon (voice)
1994
Movie
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Timon (voice)
1998
Movie
Stuart Little
as Snowbell (voice)
1999
TV
The Blacklist
as Abraham Stern
2013
Movie
Austin Powers in Goldmember
as Mysterious Disco Man
2002
TV
Modern Family
as Pepper Saltzman
2009
Movie
Addams Family Values
as Desk Sergeant
1993
Movie
Mirror Mirror
as Brighton
2012
Movie
The Lion King 1½
as Timon (voice)
2004
Movie
Stuart Little 2
as Snowbell (voice)
2002
TV
Only Murders in the Building
as Teddy Dimas
2021
TV
Sex and the City
as Bobby Fine
1998
Movie
Astro Boy
as Hamegg (voice)
2009
Movie
MouseHunt
as Ernie Smuntz
1997
Movie
The Birdcage
as Albert
1996
Movie
Beau Is Afraid
as Roger
2023
Movie
Titan A.E.
as Preed (voice)
2000
TV
American Crime Story
as F. Lee Bailey
2016
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Nathan Lane
2000
TV
Frasier
as Phil
1993
TV
30 Rock
as Eddie
2006
TV
The Good Wife
as Clarke Hayden
2009
Movie
Frankie and Johnny
as Tim
1991
TV
The Daily Show
as Self
1996