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.
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)
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
Nathan Lane Timeline
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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