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Nathan Lane

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

About Nathan Lane: Nathan Lane was born Joeseph Lane February 3, 1956 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Nathan Lane in Film: Nathan Lane's numerous films include:
  • The Producers (2005)
  • The Lion King 1½ (as Timon, 2004)
  • Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)
  • Teacher's Pet (2004)
  • Nicholas Nickleby (2002)
  • Austin Powers: Goldmember (2002)
  • Stuart Little 2 (voice, 2002)
  • Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2001)
  • The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000)
  • Trixie (2000)
  • Titan A.E. (2000)
  • Love's Labour's Lost (2000)
  • Isn't She Great (2000)
  • Stuart Little (voice, 1999)
  • At First Sight (1999)
More Nathan Lane in Film:
  • The Best Man (1999)
  • The Lion King II (1998)
  • Merry Christmas, George Bailey (1997)
  • Mousehunt (1997)
  • Timon and Pumbaa's Wild Adventure (1997)
  • The Birdcage (1996)
  • The Boys Next Door (1996)
  • Jeffrey (1995)
  • Stand by Me (1995)
  • The Lion King (voice, 1994)
  • Life with Mikey (1993)
  • The Last Mile (1992)
  • Frankie and Johnny (1991)
  • He Said, She Said (1991)
  • The Lemon Sisters (1990)
  • Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)
  • Ironweed (1987)
  • Alice in Wonderland (1983)
  • Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls (1981)
Nathan Lane on TV: Lane's TV guest spots include:
  • "Absolutely Fabulous" (White Box, 2004)
  • "Charlie Lawrence" (2003)
  • "Sex and the City" (I Love a Charade, 2002)
  • "One Saturday Morning" (voice, 2001)
  • "Teacher's Pet" (voice, 2000)
  • "George and Martha" (1999)
  • "Encore! Encore!" (1998)
  • "Mad About You" (Good Old Reliable Nathan, 1998)
  • "Saturday Night Live" (Episode #23.8, 1997)
  • "Timon and Pumbaa" (1995)
  • "Frasier" (1995)
  • "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd" (1989, 90, 91)
  • "Miami Vice" (Buddies, 1985)
Nathan Lane as Producer : Nathan Lane was the executive producer of the TV series "Charlie Lawrence" in 2003, starring Lane himself, Ted McGinley and Stephanie Faracy.
Nathan Lane on Stage: Nathan Lane has warmed the hearts of everyone since his acting career began, but his role as the down and out producer, Max Bialystock, alongside Matthew Broderick in "The Producers" (opened 2001) made him a Broadway icon. His many stage credits also include "The Odd Couple (2005)" and "Guys and Dolls."
Write Nathan Lane:
Send Nathan Lane a fan letter at:

Mr. Nathan Lane
United Talent Agency
9560 Wilshire Blvd # 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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