Nathan Lane
Known for
One of the great comic talents of American theater and film, Nathan Lane is a force of nature in comedy, celebrated for his role as the histrionic impresario Max Bialystock in the musical 'The Producers', which earned him a Tony Award. His performance as Albert in 'The Birdcage' is already a classic of humor about identity, and his voice gave life to the meerkat Timon in 'The Lion King'. A master of rapid verbal rhythm and theatrical exaggeration, he has alternated Broadway with memorable roles in series such as 'Modern Family' and 'The Good Wife'. His overflowing energy makes him an unmistakable performer.
Nathan Lane
48 Movies
24 Series
One of the great comic talents of American theater and film, Nathan Lane is a force of nature in comedy, celebrated for his role as the histrionic impresario Max Bialystock in the musical 'The Producers', which earned him a Tony Award. His performance as Albert in 'The Birdcage' is already a classic of humor about identity, and his voice gave life to the meerkat Timon in 'The Lion King'. A master of rapid verbal rhythm and theatrical exaggeration, he has alternated Broadway with memorable roles in series such as 'Modern Family' and 'The Good Wife'. His overflowing energy makes him an unmistakable performer.
Movies
Plays Timon (voice)
The Lion King
1994
Plays Desk Sergeant
Addams Family Values
1993
Plays Timon (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
Plays Timon (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004
Plays Timon (voice)
Once Upon a Studio
2023
Plays Snowbell (voice)
Stuart Little
1999
Plays Mysterious Disco Man
Austin Powers in Goldmember
2002
Plays Luno - Oracle of the Moon (voice)
Spellbound
2024
Plays Roger
Beau Is Afraid
2023
Plays Brighton
Mirror Mirror
2012
Plays Hamegg (voice)
Astro Boy
2009
Plays Albert
The Birdcage
1996
Plays Snowbell (voice)
Stuart Little 2
2002
Plays Ernie Smuntz
MouseHunt
1997
Plays Baw - The Waponi Advance Man
Joe Versus the Volcano
1990
Plays Preed (voice)
Titan A.E.
2000
Plays Vincent Crummles
Nicholas Nickleby
2002
Plays Carl Kapinas
The English Teacher
2013
Plays Tim
Frankie and Johnny
1991
Plays Max Bialystock
The Producers
2005
Plays Phil Webster
At First Sight
1999
Plays Harold
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
2018
Plays Richard Levy the Driven
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
2004
Plays Harris
Dicks: The Musical
2023
Plays Uncle Albert
The Nutcracker
2010
Plays Ed Chapman
Life with Mikey
1993
Plays Art Crumb
Swing Vote
2008
Plays Spot Helperman / Scott Leadready II / Scott Manly-Manning (voice)
Teacher's Pet
2004
Plays Costard
Love's Labour's Lost
2000
Plays Wallace "Wally" Thurman
He Said, She Said
1991
Plays Harold Allen
Ironweed
1987
Plays Timon 2 (voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Plays Dr. Petrov
Carrie Pilby
2017
Plays Kirk Stans
Trixie
2000
Plays Father Dan
Jeffrey
1995
Plays Charlie Sorrell
The Lemon Sisters
1989
Plays Irving Mansfield
Isn't She Great
2000
Plays Roy M. Cohn/Prior 2
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches
2017
Plays Hershel Thalkin
No Pay, Nudity
2016
Plays Mouse
Alice in Wonderland
1983
Plays Roy M. Cohn/The Angel Antarctica
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika
2017
Plays Sheridan Whiteside
The Man Who Came to Dinner
2000
TV Shows
Plays Spot Helperman / Scott Leadready II (voice)
Teacher's Pet
2000
Plays George (voice)
George and Martha
1999
Plays Clarke Hayden
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Jonathan Burns
One of the Boys
1982
Plays Ward McAllister
The Gilded Age
2022
Plays Teddy Dimas
Only Murders in the Building
2021
Plays F. Lee Bailey
American Crime Story
2016
Plays Pepper Saltzman
Modern Family
2009
Plays Lewis Michener
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
2020
Producer
Plays Bunny Schneiderman
Mid-Century Modern
2025
Plays Dominick Dunne
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
2024
Plays Bing Shalimar
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
1987
Plays Phil
Frasier
1993
Plays Eddie
30 Rock
2006
Plays Nathan Lane
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Plays Bobby Fine
Sex and the City
1998
Plays Nathan Twilley
Mad About You
1992
Plays Abraham Stern
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Chauncey Miles
Live from Lincoln Center
1976
Plays Mouse
Great Performances
1971
Plays Phillip Cross
Elsbeth
2024
Plays Nathan Lane
Difficult People
2015
Plays Morty Price
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Yorbo (voice)
Digman!
2023
Latest Trailers
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Spellbound
Full Filmography
Only Murders in the Building
Teddy Dimas · 10 episodes
2021–2025
TV
Mid-Century Modern
Bunny Schneiderman · 10 episodes
2025–
TV
Spellbound
Luno - Oracle of the Moon (voice)
2024
Film
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Dominick Dunne · 5 episodes
2024–
TV
Elsbeth
Phillip Cross · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Dicks: The Musical
Harris
2023
Film
Once Upon a Studio
Timon (voice)
2023
Film
Beau Is Afraid
Roger
2023
Film
Digman!
Yorbo (voice) · 1 episode
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nathan Lane and where are they from?
Nathan Lane is 70 years old, born on February 3, 1956 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Nathan Lane?
Nathan Lane is best known for roles in The Lion King, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Stuart Little.
How many movies has Nathan Lane been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Nathan Lane has appeared in 48 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Nathan Lane's first movie?
The career of Nathan Lane began with Alice in Wonderland (1983).
What is Nathan Lane's most recent movie or series?
Nathan Lane's most recent release is Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, which premiered on January 22, 2026.
What TV shows has Nathan Lane appeared in?
On television, Nathan Lane has appeared in The Blacklist, Modern Family, Only Murders in the Building, Sex and the City.
Nathan Lane
1956-02-03 · Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
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 widespread recognition for his roles in Broadway productions such as "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Producers," and "Angels in America". His film credits include "The Lion King," "The Birdcage," "Mouse Hunt," and "The Producers".
In addition to his stage and film work, Lane has appeared in various television series, including "Modern Family," "The Good Wife," and "Only Murders in the Building". He has been married to Devlin Elliott since 2015.