Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

1956-02-03 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. 76 Credits

Biography

Nathan Lane, born Joseph Lane on February 3, 1956, in Jersey City, New Jersey, is an acclaimed American actor known for his work on stage and screen. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1975 and has received numerous awards, including three Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Lane made his professional theatre debut in 1978 in an off-Broadway production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream". He gained wi...

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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

2025

as Self

7.2
Acting

In honor of “The Lion King's” 30th Anniversary, the Hollywood Bowl transforms into the Pride Lands for an immersive concert event. This music event ce...

Spellbound

Spellbound

2024

as Luno - Oracle of the Moon (voice)

6.7
Acting

When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it's too late.

Dicks: The Musical

Dicks: The Musical

2023

as Harris

4.4
Acting

Two self-obsessed businessmen discover they're long-lost identical twins and come together to plot the reunion of their eccentric divorced parents.

Once Upon a Studio

Once Upon a Studio

2023

as Timon (voice)

8.3
Acting

Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.

Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid

Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid

2023

as Self

10.0
Acting

A documentary about the making of Ari Aster's Kafkaesque epic Beau is Afraid.

Beau Is Afraid

Beau Is Afraid

2023

as Roger

6.7
Acting

Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque odys...

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

2021

as Self

5.0
Acting

From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers have...

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens

2020

as Giacomo

Acting

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens is a celebration of the lives lost to AIDS told in free-verse monologues with a blues, jazz and rock score...

Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn

Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn

2019

as Self

6.4
Acting

Legendary and controversial attorney Roy Cohn was a power broker in the rough and tumble world of New York City business and politics. Senator Joseph ...

Every Act of Life

Every Act of Life

2018

as Self

7.0
Acting

The life of Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally (Master Class, Ragtime): 60 years of groundbreaking plays and musicals, the struggle for gay righ...

The Vanishing of Sidney Hall

The Vanishing of Sidney Hall

2018

as Harold

6.7
Acting

Over the course of 12 years, and three stages of life, Sidney Hall falls in love, writes the book of a generation and then disappears without a trace.

Broadway: The Next Generation

Broadway: The Next Generation

2017

as Self

10.0
Acting

A look at the past, present and future of the Great White Way.

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika

2017

as Roy M. Cohn/The Angel Antarctica

8.6
Acting

America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and ...

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches

2017

as Roy M. Cohn/Prior 2

8.6
Acting

The National Theatre's live theatrical production of Tony Kushner's two-part play 'Angels In America' about New Yorkers grappling with the AIDS crisis...

Carrie Pilby

Carrie Pilby

2017

as Dr. Petrov

6.9
Acting

Awkward, isolated and disapproving of most of the people around her, a precocious 19-year-old genius is challenged to put her convictions to the test ...

No Pay, Nudity

No Pay, Nudity

2016

as Hershel Thalkin

4.0
Acting

Aging actor Lester Rosenthal (Gabriel Byrne), who has lost his way with his career, with his family, and with his friends (Nathan Lane, Frances Conroy...

Mike Nichols: An American Master

Mike Nichols: An American Master

2016

as Self

6.3
Acting

With charm and wit, Nichols discusses his life and 50-year career as a performer and director.

The Nance

The Nance

2014

as Chauncey Miles

10.0
Acting

Nathan Lane portrays a comic from the 1930s who plays gay men for laughs. Originally Episode 2 from Season 40 of Live From Lincoln Center on PBS.

Showing Up

Showing Up

2014

as Self

9.2
Acting

An unprecedented look at the audition, compiled from more than 50 interviews with notable artists including Kristin Chenoweth, Richard Griffiths, Zoe ...

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

2013

as Self

8.2
Acting

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise journeys through Brooks’ early years in the creative beginnings of live television — with Sid Caesar on Your Show of Shows — ...

The English Teacher

The English Teacher

2013

as Carl Kapinas

5.6
Acting

Small-town Pennsylvania schoolteacher Linda Sinclair balances her staid home life with an incredible passion for her subject. Then a former star pupil...

Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me

Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me

2013

as Himself

7.5
Acting

Broadway legend Elaine Stritch remains in the spotlight at eighty-seven years old. Join the uncompromising Tony and Emmy Award-winner both on and off ...

Mirror Mirror

Mirror Mirror

2012

as Brighton

5.9
Acting

After she spends all her money, an evil enchantress queen schemes to marry a handsome, wealthy prince. There's just one problem - he's in love with a ...

Pride of The Lion King

Pride of The Lion King

2011

as Himself

10.0
Acting

A behind the scenes look into The Lion King and The Lion King Broadway production.

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

2010

as Uncle Albert

5.0
Acting

In 1920s Vienna, a young girl receives a magical doll on Christmas Eve.

I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here

2010

as Nathan Lane (uncredited)

6.0
Acting

I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the film follows the Oscar-nominee as...

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

2009

as Hamegg (voice)

6.3
Acting

Set in the futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he...

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Waking Sleeping Beauty

2009

as Self (archive footage)

7.2
Acting

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovat...

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

2008

as Officer Meany

6.0
Acting

When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the North Pole. Along the way, th...

Swing Vote

Swing Vote

2008

as Art Crumb

5.7
Acting

In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.

Trumbo

Trumbo

2007

as Self

6.7
Acting

Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hol...

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway

2007

as Self

7.2
Acting

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway is an American documentary film, directed by Dori Berinstein, a Broadway Producer, Writer and Filmmaker. Berinstei...

The Producers

The Producers

2005

as Max Bialystock

6.2
Acting

Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his accountant, Leo Bloom plan to make money by charming wealthy old biddies to invest in a production many times...

The Lion King 1½

The Lion King 1½

2004

as Timon (voice)

6.6
Acting

Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventu...

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004

as Nathan Detroit (segment "Guys & Dolls")

8.0
Acting

The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if they were front-row-center on ope...

Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0

2004

as Timon (voice)

Acting

Take on yet another virtual safari with Timon and Pumbaa.

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Come one, come all for Sesame Street's 35th anniversary musical gathering! Is there one song the whole world can sing together? Find out when Super Gr...

Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5

2004

as Timon (voice)

Acting

Timon and Pumbaa have Timon's Ma and Uncle Max for their new virtual safari.

Behind the Legend: Timon

Behind the Legend: Timon

2004

as Timon (voice)

Acting

A look at Timon

Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!

Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!

2004

as Richard Levy the Driven

5.7
Acting

A small-town girl wins a date with a Hollywood star through a contest. When the date goes better than expected, a love triangle forms between the girl...

Teacher's Pet

Teacher's Pet

2004

as Spot Helperman / Scott Leadready II / Scott Manly-Manning (voice)

6.0
Acting

Meet Spot, a clever little dog with big dreams of becoming a real boy. When Spot finds out that a crazy scientist can make his wish come true, he take...

Nicholas Nickleby

Nicholas Nickleby

2002

as Vincent Crummles

6.9
Acting

Nicholas Nickleby, a young boy in search of a better life, struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his coldheartedly...

Austin Powers in Goldmember

Austin Powers in Goldmember

2002

as Mysterious Disco Man

6.0
Acting

The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—...

Stuart Little 2

Stuart Little 2

2002

as Snowbell (voice)

5.8
Acting

Stuart, an adorable white mouse, still lives happily with his adoptive family, the Littles, on the east side of Manhattan's Central Park. More crazy m...

Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks

Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks

2001

as Self

9.0
Acting

An exclusive musical comedy event showcasing the antics of the entire cast and crew of the hit Broadway show The Producers. Includes exclusive candid ...

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

2001

as Max Prince

3.8
Acting

Inspired by Neil Simon's early career experience as a junior writer for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like Max Pri...

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs

2001

as Self - Perfomer

5.0
Acting

Live from Carnegie Hall and hosted by Julie Andrews, a host of glittering Broadway stars sing Broadway's best and most enduring love songs. This prod...

The Man Who Came to Dinner

The Man Who Came to Dinner

2000

as Sheridan Whiteside

10.0
Acting

Broadcast of a live performance of the Roundabout Theater Company's 2000 New York revival of the classic Kaufman-Hart comedy, about a famous (and famo...

Trixie

Trixie

2000

as Kirk Stans

4.9
Acting

Passed over at work and numbed after she witnesses a colleague's murder, security guard Trixie Zurbo takes a relatively easy job at a lakefront casino...

Titan A.E.

Titan A.E.

2000

as Preed (voice)

6.6
Acting

A young man finds out that he holds the key to restoring hope and ensuring survival for the human race, while an alien species called the Drej are ben...

Love's Labour's Lost

Love's Labour's Lost

2000

as Costard

5.6
Acting

A scholarly king and his three companions swear off the society of women for three years, only to have a diplomatic visit from a French princess and h...

Isn't She Great

Isn't She Great

2000

as Irving Mansfield

4.9
Acting

An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this biography of Jacqueline Susann.

Stuart Little

Stuart Little

1999

as Snowbell (voice)

6.1
Acting

When the Littles adopt Stuart, the mouse, George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, and the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic....

At First Sight

At First Sight

1999

as Phil Webster

6.0
Acting

A blind man has an operation to regain his sight at the urging of his girlfriend and must deal with the changes to his life.

Get Bruce!

Get Bruce!

1999

as Self

6.2
Acting

Affectionate tribute to Bruce Vilanch, who writes material for celebrities who make public appearances, from Oscar hosts and award recipients to Presi...

Stuart Little: Making It Big

Stuart Little: Making It Big

1999

as Self

Acting

A documentary about the making of director Rob Minkoff's feature film, "Stuart Little" that first aired on HBO.

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998

as Timon (voice)

6.9
Acting

The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daug...

Merry Christmas, George Bailey!

Merry Christmas, George Bailey!

1997

as Clarence

5.0
Acting

Performance of the 1947 Lux Radio version of "It's a Wonderful Life", taped live in the historic Pasadena Playhouse as a benefit for the Pediatric AID...

MouseHunt

MouseHunt

1997

as Ernie Smuntz

6.5
Acting

Down-on-their luck brothers, Lars and Ernie Smuntz, aren't happy with the crumbling old mansion they inherit... until they discover the estate is wort...

A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury

1996

as Self

Acting

Broadway salute to Tony Award-winning actress Angela Lansbury in a star-packed gala November 17,1996 at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway. The event wa...

The Birdcage

The Birdcage

1996

as Albert

7.0
Acting

Middle-aged gay life partners, Armand Goldman, a Jewish drag club owner, and Albert, the club's flamboyant star attraction, live in the eclectic commu...

The Boys Next Door

The Boys Next Door

1996

as Norman Bulansky

6.6
Acting

Kind-hearted social worker Jack Palmer feels guilty about not spending enough time with his wife due to the pressures of his job taking care of four d...

The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True

The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True

1995

as The Cowardly Lion

6.5
Acting

This production consists an abbreviated script and highlights most musical numbers from the 1939 film.

Jeffrey

Jeffrey

1995

as Father Dan

6.3
Acting

Jeffrey, a gay man living in New York City with an overwhelming fear of contracting AIDS, concludes that being celibate is the only option to protect ...

The Lion King

The Lion King

1994

as Timon (voice)

8.3
Acting

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his vill...

Addams Family Values

Addams Family Values

1993

as Desk Sergeant

7.0
Acting

Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. Things go from...

Life with Mikey

Life with Mikey

1993

as Ed Chapman

5.7
Acting

Michael Chapman, a former child TV star, runs a struggling talent agency specilizing in child acts. When a young girl off the street puts on a real pe...

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record

1992

as Himself / Nathan Detroit

10.0
Acting

A behind-the-scenes look at the cast-album recording session of the 1992 Tony-winning Broadway revival of the Frank Loesser musical. Originally broad...

The Last Mile

The Last Mile

1992

as The Stage Manager

Acting

Backstage at the Metropolitan Opera House a soprano is preparing for her debut in the opera Tosca. The stage manager gives her encouraging advice. She...

Unnatural Pursuits

Unnatural Pursuits

1992

as Limo Passenger

Acting

An English playwright sacrifices his health waiting for his play's make-or-break opening on Broadway.

Frankie and Johnny

Frankie and Johnny

1991

as Tim

6.8
Acting

When Johnny is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order cook at a New York diner. Following a brief fl...

He Said, She Said

He Said, She Said

1991

as Wallace "Wally" Thurman

5.9
Acting

Womanising, right-wing Dan Hanson and quiet, liberal Lorie Bryer work for the Baltimore Sun. Rivals for the job of new writer of a vacant column, the ...

Joe Versus the Volcano

Joe Versus the Volcano

1990

as Baw - The Waponi Advance Man

5.8
Acting

Hypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to ask his co-worker out on a date, and is th...

The Lemon Sisters

The Lemon Sisters

1989

as Charlie Sorrell

4.6
Acting

Three life-long friends work the bars in 1980s Atlantic City performing the songs of the 1960s girl groups.

Ironweed

Ironweed

1987

as Harold Allen

6.3
Acting

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

1983

as Mouse

6.8
Acting

From the elaborate Broadway revival of the 1932 Eva Le Gallienne/Florida Friebus production comes a whimsical retelling of the Lewis Carroll classic.