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Nathan Lane was most recently seen in the second season of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” as Teddy Dimas, alongside Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. This role earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in the category of ‘Guest Actor in A Comedy Series.’ Additionally, Lane was recently seen as Ward McAllister in Julian Fellowes’ period drama “The Gilded Age” for HBO, and he will return for the show’s second season. On stage, Lane was recently seen on the Broadway production of Gary: A Sequel To Titus Andronicus, a comedy by Taylor Mac directed by George C. Wolfe. He also appeared as Roy Cohn in the Broadway revival of Angels In America (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards), as well as in The National Theater production in London. He previously appeared on Broadway in the hit revival of The Front Page, which earned him Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations. Broadway credits include: It’s Only A Play; The Nance (Tony and Drama Desk nominations, Outer Critics Circle Award and the Drama-League Distinguished Performance Award); The Addams Family (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Nominations, Drama-League Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award), Waiting For Godot (Outer Critics Circle nomination); November; Butley; The Odd Couple; The Frogs; The Producers (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Olivier Awards); The Man Who Came To Dinner; A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards); Love! Valour! Compassion! (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards); Laughter On The 23rd Floor; Guys and Dolls (Tony nomination, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards); On Borrowed Time; Some Americans Abroad; Wind In The Willows; Merlin; Present Laughter (Drama Desk nomination); Hickey in The Iceman Cometh at the Goodman Theater in 2012 and BAM in 2015 (Monte Cristo Award from The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center). Off-Broadway (1992 Obie Award For Sustained Excellence Of Performance): includes The Common Pursuit; The Film Society; The Lisbon Traviata (Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Awards, Outer Critics Circle nomination); Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Love! Valour! Compassion! (Obie Award); Bad Habits; Dedication, Or The Stuff Of Dreams (Drama Desk nomination); Mizlansky/Zilinsky Or Schmucks; Trumbo; Measure For Measure (St. Clair Bayfield Award); A Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Merry Wives Of Windsor; She Stoops To Conquer; In A Pig’s Valise; Love; White Rabbit, Red Rabbit: And Do Re Mi At Encores. Other TV includes “Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels”, “American Crime Story: The People Vs. Oj Simpson” as F. Lee Bailey, and recurring roles on “Modern Family” and “The Good Wife”. Lane has received seven Primetime Emmy nominations, two Daytime Emmy Awards and a People’s Choice Award. He has appeared in more than 35 films including The Birdcage (Golden Globe nomination, Screen Actors Guild and American Comedy Awards); Ironweed; Frankie And Johnny; Mousehunt; Jeffrey; The Lion King; Stuart Little; Nicholas Nickleby (National Board Of Review Ensemble Award); The Producers (Golden Globe nomination); Swing Vote; Mirror, Mirror; Carrie Pilby; and No Pay, Nudity. Upcoming, he will be seen in Ari Aster’s Disappointment Blvd, alongside Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone and Amy Ryan, as well as the A24 musical F*Cking Identical Twins, alongside Megan Mullally, Bowen Yang & Megan Thee Stallion. In 2006, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 2008, he was inducted into the American Theater Hall Of Fame.

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Nathan Lane STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Irving

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Willy Loman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Roy Cohn

[West End]
National Theatre Production, 2017
Roy Cohn

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Walter Burns

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway, 2015
Hickey

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
James Wicker [Replacement]

James Wicker

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Chauncey Miles

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Gomez Addams

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2009
Estragon

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Charles Smith

[New York]
Reading, 2007
Hanratty

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Ben Butley

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Oscar Madison

[New York]
Reading, 2005
Hanratty

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Lou Nuncle

[West End]
London Production, 2004
Max Bialystock

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Dionysos

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Dalton Trumbo

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Mystery Guest Star [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Max Bialystock

Max Bialystock [Replacement]

Max Bialystock

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Sheridan Whiteside

[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2000
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Addison Mizner

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Hubert Cram

[Off-Broadway]
1998
David Mizlansky

[Broadway]
Angela Lansbury Tribute Benefit, 1996
Host

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Pseudolus

Prologus

[Broadway]
1995
Buzz Hauser

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Buzz Hauser

[Broadway]
1993
Max Prince

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Nathan Detroit

[Broadway]
1991
Mr. Brink

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Sam Truman

[Broadway]
1990
Henry McNeil

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Jason Pepper M.D./Hugh Gumbs

[New York]
Reading, 1989
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Mendy

Mendy

[Off-Broadway]
1989
James Taxi

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Jonathan Balton

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Harvey Wheatcraft

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Nick Finchling

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Toad

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Pompey

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Tony Lumpkin

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1984
Harry Berlin

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Prince Fergus

[Broadway]
1982
Roland Maule

[New York]
Workshop, 2006
Hanratty

Nathan Lane Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Producer

Writing

Bookwriter

Nathan Lane Movies

[1987]Ironweed Harold Allen

[1989]The Lemon Sisters Charlie Sorrell

[1990]Joe Versus the Volcano Baw - The Waponi Advance Man

[1991]He Said, She Said Wally Thurman

[1991]Frankie and Johnny Tim

[1993]Addams Family Values Desk Sergeant

[1993]Life with Mikey Ed Chapman

[1994]The Lion King Timon

[1995]Jeffrey Father Dan

[1996]The Birdcage Albert

[1997]Mousehunt Ernie Smuntz

[1999]Stuart Little Snowbell

[1999]At First Sight Phil Webster

[2000]Trixie Kirk Stans

[2000]Titan A.E. Preed

[2000]Isn't She Great Irving Mansfield

[2000]Love's Labour's Lost Costard

[2002]Austin Powers in Goldmember Mysterious Disco Man

[2002]Nicholas Nickleby Vincent Crummles

[2002]Stuart Little 2 Snowbell

[2004]Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! Richard Levy the Driven

[2004]Teacher's Pet Spot, Scott

[2005]The Producers Max Bialystock

[2008]Swing Vote Art Crumb

[2009]Astro Boy Hamegg

[2010]The Nutcracker: The Untold Story Uncle Albert

[2012]Mirror Mirror Brighton

[2013]The English Teacher Carl Kapin

[2016]Carrie Pilby Dr. Petrov

[2016]No Pay, Nudity Herschel

[2017]National Theatre Live: Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika Roy Cohn

[2017]Angels in America: Part I - Millennium Approaches Roy Cohn

[2017]The Vanishing of Sidney Hall Harold

[2023]Spellbound Oracle of the Sun


Nathan Lane TV Shows

Encore! Encore! Joseph Pinoni

George and Martha George

Modern Family Pepper Saltzman

Only Murders in the Building Teddy Dimas

Teacher's Pet Spot Helperman, Scott Leadready

The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd Bing Shalimar, Herman in Fantasy Sequence

The Good Wife Clarke Hayden

Nathan Lane Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Nathan Lane, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Actor - Musical

Nathan Lane, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Nathan Lane, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Actor - Play

Nathan Lane, Love! Valour! Compassion!

The Lortels - 1991 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Nathan LaneThe Lisbon Traviata

Nathan Lane Videos

Nathan Lane News


Video: THE GILDED AGE Star Carrie Coon Wants A Musical Of the Hit Drama

Carrie Coon, who has won audiences with her portrayal of Bertha Russell on HBO's The Gilded Age, wants to see the hit drama come to Broadway as a musical! Watch the video.

The Springfield Chamber Players Bring String Quartet to The Westfield Athenaeum

The Springfield Chamber Players will bring their  String Quartet to The Westfield Athenaeum, as the final concert of their 2023-24 Westfield series on Thursday, April 18, at 7PM.

Photos & Video: Sierra Boggess Sings National Anthem at New York Red Bulls Game

Amidst a downpour and dazzling fireworks, Sierra Boggess captivated the audience with her rendition of the National Anthem at the New York Red Bulls soccer match. Check out photos and video from the big day!

Cast Set For THE ODD COUPLE in Melbourne and Sydney

The full cast has been announced for Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy The Odd Couple, which plays at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from May and Theatre Royal Sydney from June.

Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT

See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!

Len Cariou & Peter Filichia To Be Honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced two of the individuals to be honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards to be held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More

The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights to PICURES FROM HOME

Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English-speaking stage licensing rights to Sharr White’s recent Broadway play, Pictures from Home, for its Samuel French imprint.

NEXT TO NORMAL, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, and More Set For Barrington Stage Company's 2024 Season

Barrington Stage Company will celebrate its 30th anniversary season with two major musical revivals, a world premiere play, two regional premiere plays and a comedy featuring three of BSC’s most beloved associate artists. Learn more about the season lineup here!

IT'S ONLY A PLAY Comes to Act II Playhouse Next Month

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “It’s Only a Play”, a comedy by the late Terrence McNally. The production stars Tony Braithwaite leading a hilarious ensemble.

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY - MUSICAL IN CONCERT, London Palladium

On its West End debut, The Addams Family musical makes the most of its graveyard humour and kooky characters, even if the star casting is questionable.

Date Set for The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony

The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00PM. Hosted annually by well-known theater journalist, Peter Filichia, the historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be produced by Theatre World Awards, Inc. Board of Directors / Dale Badway.

Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2024 - Where to Watch DICKS THE MUSICAL & More

This February, Broadway fans will be treated to new albums, movies, and television shows to binge. Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including Dicks the Musical coming to streaming, star-studded new series, a Jennifer Lopez movie musical, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, Abbott Elementary, and new albums!

Roundabout's Home on Broadway Officially Renamed the Todd Haimes Theatre

The 104-year-old Selwyn Theatre, previously known as the American Airlines Theatre, is now officially named the Todd Haimes Theatre.

Nathan Lane to Receive 2024 Stephen Sondheim Award From Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre will honor Nathan Lane with the 2024 Stephen Sondheim Award. The Broadway and film legend is known for his award-winning performances in 'The Producers,' 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,' 'The Birdcage,' and 'The Lion King.'

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

Video: Audra McDonald Sends Off GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL As The Final Broadway Producer

Gutenberg! The Musical welcomed record-setting Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as the final guest 'Broadway Producer' as the show wrapped up its Broadway run. See video from her appearance!

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL Will Release a Cast Recording This Spring; Recoups Investment

Gutenberg! The Musical! will release a cast recording! After taking their final bows on the stage of the Jones Theatre, Josh Gad  and Andrew Rannells step into the studio to record the upcoming Original Broadway Cast Album. The album will be released this spring on Center Stage Records and Yellow Sound Label.

Video: Watch Footage from PICTURES FROM HOME at Alley Theatre

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose have released video footage from their production of Pictures from Home, now in performances through Sunday, February 11. Watch the footage here!

Nathan Lane FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Nathan Lane's next show will be Pictures From Home which opens on 2/9/2023 on Broadway.

Nathan Lane has appeared on Broadway in 26 shows.

Nathan Lane has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

Nathan Lane's first West End show was The Producers which opened in 2004

Nathan Lane has been nominated for various awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Best Featured Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performances in shows like "Angels in America," "The Front Page," "The Nance," and "Waiting for Godot." He has also received nominations for Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards for his roles in productions such as "The Producers," "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," and "Guys and Dolls." Lane's talent has been recognized with nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels and a Sustained Excellence of Performance at the Obie Awards.

Nathan Lane has won several awards throughout his career, including Best Featured Actor in a Play for "Angels in America" at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for the same production at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He also won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in "Angels in America." Lane's accolades include the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards and the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for "The Producers." He also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor - Musical for "The Producers" and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for the same show. Lane's Tony Awards include Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for "The Producers" and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." He also received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor - Musical for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actor - Musical for the same production. Lane's other awards include Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Love! Valour! Compassion," Best Actor - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production, Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Guys and Dolls," and the Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. Additionally, he won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actor - Musical for "Guys and Dolls" and the Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for "The Lisbon Traviata."

Nathan Lane has written 1 shows including The Frogs (Bookwriter).

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