Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Singer, Writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/02/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Latest News about Nathan Lane
06/03/2026
Nathan Lane returned to Broadway in a revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, playing Willy Loman opposite Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott, and Ben Ahlers. The production opened in March 2026 and became a major stage event, with Lane earning a 2026 Tony Award nomination for the role.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joseph Lane (born name) |
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| Stage Name | Nathan Lane |
| Overview | Versatile American actor known for work in musical comedies on stage and screen. Recipient of three Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Inducted into American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2008 and awarded Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2006. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | St. Peter's Preparatory High School, Jersey City (Jesuit-run; selected Best Actor in 1974) |
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Personal Life
| Religious Background | Irish American Catholic |
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| Name Origin | Named after his uncle, a Jesuit priest |
| Sexuality | Gay (came out publicly in 1999) |
Family
| Parents | Irish American Catholic parents |
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| Spouse | Devlin Elliott |
Career
| Broadway Debut | 1982 in revival of Noel Coward's Present Laughter |
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| Early Career | Stand-up comedy with partner Patrick Stack; off-Broadway productions at Second Stage Theatre, Roundabout Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club |
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| Other Work | Wrote libretto and starred in Stephen Sondheim's adaptation of Aristophanes' The Frogs (2006) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. The New York Times hailed him as the greatest stage entertainer of the decade in 2010 | |
| 2. Career breakthrough came after The Birdcage in 1996 | |
| 3. Received the GLAAD Vito Russo Award in 2002 for outstanding contribution in combating homophobia |