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Nathan Lane

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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 - Brother
Daniel Lane - Father
Nathan Lane Awards:
1999 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series - Winner
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: Actor (Musical) - Nominee
1996 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Winner
2001 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Winner