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  • Birth Name: Joseph Lane
  • Birth Place: Jersey City, NJ
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/03/1956, Aquarius
  • Profession: Actor; singer
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Nathan Lane Fast Facts:
  • After high school, he worked as a bail interviewer in a Jersey City police station.
  • Starred in a series of memorable NyQuil commercials.
  • Took the stage name Nathan from the character of Nathan Detroit in the musical Guys and Dolls. Later, he was nominated for a Tony for playing the part in the 1992 Broadway revival of the show.
  • Made film debut in 1987's Ironweed.
  • Teamed with fellow stage actor Ernie Sabella on the popular number "Hakuna Matata" for the film version of The Lion King.
  • Has won two Daytime Emmys for voice work on the animated children's programs The Lion King's Timon and Pumbaa and Teacher's Pet.
  • Tried unsuccessfully for years to produce a film biography of Jackie Gleason as a vehicle for himself.
  • Nathan Lane Relationships:
  • Daniel Lane - Father
  • Daniel Lane - Brother
  • Nathan Lane Awards:
  • 1997 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 2006 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1995 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1992 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Nominee
  • 1996 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Winner
  • 2001 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Winner

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