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Nathan Lane
Nathan Lane
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Nathan Lane: Biography
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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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Nathan Lane, Part 2
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Posted: 2/26/2008
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The View: Nathan Lane, Part 1
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