Nathan Lane is an American comedy and drama actor.
He was born on February 3, 1956, in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States to Daniel Joseph Lane and Nora Lane. Lane attended Jesuit-run St. Peter’s Preparatory School.
After completing high school, Lane was accepted to Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia on a drama scholarship.
He later discovered that the scholarship would not cover enough of his expenses, he decided to leave, and work for a year to earn some money.
After a long struggle, Lane moved to New York City where his career began, he first partnered with Patrick Stack in some brief success in the world of stand-up comedy.
He later joined off-Broadway productions at Second Stage Theatre, the Roundabout Theatre, and the Manhattan Theatre Club.
Lane made his professional theatre debut in the 1978 off-Broadway production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and made his film debut in the 1987 film Ironweed which was directed by Héctor Babenco.
Since then Lane has starred in many films and tv shows such as The Birdcage, Mouse Hunt, The Producers, The Lion King, and many more.
Through his unique way of acting, Lane has received numerous awards including three Tony Awards, an Olivier Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
In 2006, Lane received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2008.
The New York Times hailed Lane as “the greatest stage entertainer of the decade” in 2010.
What is Nathan Lane most famous for?
Nathan Lane is best known for his work in musical comedies, notably the Broadway production of The Producers.