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Nathan Lane

Feb 03, 1956 (69 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.

Known For

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The Blacklist
Abraham Stern
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Modern Family
Pepper Saltzman
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Frasier
Phil
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Curb Your Enthusiasm
Nathan Lane
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The Good Wife
Clarke Hayden
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Mad About You
Nathan Twilley
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Timon and Pumbaa
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Great Performances
Mouse
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Sex and the City
Bobby Fine
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30 Rock
Eddie

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