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- Birth name: Joseph Lane
- Born: February 3, 1956
- Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey
- Awards: Won Screen Actors Guild Awards; NBR Award; People's Choice Awards; National Board of Review; Two Daytime Emmy; DVD Exclusive AwardsIMDb: Nathan Lane Awards
- Debut film: Ironweed (1987)
- Brother: Bobby Lane
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Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane launched his career on Broadway, but has since made acclaimed performances on television and in film. His most iconic performances are as Albert Goodman in the 1996 film The Birdcage and as Max Bialystock in The Producers, playing the role on stage as well as in the 2005 film adaptation. Lane is also notable for his varied voice-over work. He provided the voice of Timon in The Lion King and as Snowbell in Stuart Little.
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Notable Roles
- Albert Goldman in The Birdcage (1996)
- Mysterious Disco Man in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
- Max Bialystock in The Producers (2005)
- Art Crumb in Swing Vote (2008)
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Quotes
"It's a cliche, but there really is no handbook about the celebrity thing; you have to figure it out as you go along."— Nathan LaneBrainy Quote: Nathan Lane Quotes
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Nathan Lane Questions
How do you lobby a politician for bike lanes? 1 AnswerI would start by contacting the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. Below is a link to their contact numbers, sorted by the district offices/council dist... read more
Why do people on the freeway fail to pay attention in the left lane and yield to oncoming traffic from behind? 4 AnswersIt's an insult to their manhood, even if they are women. That's why when you pull up next to them, even if you're not trying to pass, they speed up. And why, wh... read more
In Ontario is it permissible to make a right turn from the centre lane on a red? What about in your state? 7 AnswersYes, in my state and I believe most of the United States it is permissible to make a right turn on red from the center lane, unless there is a sign stating you ... read more -
Nathan Lane Timeline
- Note: The IMDb links in this timeline have pop-ups.
- 1982: One of the Boys - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 1991: Frankie and Johnny - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes Review
- 1996: The Birdcage - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes Review
- 1998-99: Encore! Encore! - IMDb Listing
- 2002: Austin Powers in Goldmember - | IMDb Listing | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes Review
- 2004: Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! | IMDb Listing | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes Review
- 2005: The Producers - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes Review
- 2008: Swing Vote - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes Review
- 2009: Nutcracker: The Untold Story - IMDb Listing
- 2009: Astro Boy - IMDb Listing



