Nathan Lane
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Review: Apollinaire Theatre's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE (Mar 1, 2026)
BIO
Lane made his professional theatre debut in 1978 in an off-Broadway production of A Midsummer Nathan Lane (Willy Loman) made his Broadway debut in the 1982 revival of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter as Roland Maule (Drama Desk nomination), directed by and starring George C. Scott. Followed by Merlin, The Wind in the Willows, Some Americans Abroad, On Borrowed Time, Guys and Dolls (Tony nomination, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards), Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Love! Valour! Compassion! (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards), The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Producers (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Olivier Award in London), The Play What I Wrote, The Frogs, The Odd Couple, Butley, November, Waiting For Godot (Outer Critics Circle nomination), The Addams Family (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations and the Drama League Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award), The Nance (Tony and Drama Desk nominations, Outer Critics Circle and the Drama League Distinguished Performance Awards), It’s Only A Play, The Front Page (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations), Angels in America (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards), Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Pictures From Home, and the Goodman Theater production at BAM of The Iceman Cometh. He has been seen Off-Broadway in many plays and in 1992 received the Obie for Sustained Excellence of Performance, including Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Common Pursuit, The Lisbon Traviata (Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel Awards), Lips Together, Teeth Apart, Love! Valour! Compassion! (Obie Award), Measure for Measure directed by Joe Papp (St. Clair Bayfield Award), The Film Society, Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, She Stoops to Conquer, Trumbo, and Do Re Mi at Encores. He has also received the John Willis Lifetime Achievement Award from the Theater World Awards, the Hal Prince Lifetime Achievement Award from the Drama Desk Awards, the Sondheim Award from the Signature Theater, and the Eugene O’Neill Monte Cristo Award.
On television he has been seen in numerous guest roles including “Frasier,” “Mad About You,” “Sex and the City,” “30 Rock,” “Absolutely Fabulous,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Difficult People,” and “The Blacklist” as well as recurring roles on “The Good Wife” and “Modern Family.” He received critical acclaim as F. Lee Bailey in “The People vs. OJ,” Det. Lewis Michener in “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,” and as Dominick Dunne in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.” He was most recently seen as Bunny Schneiderman in “Mid-Century Modern,” Ward McAllister in “The Gilded Age” and as Teddy Dimas in “Only Murders in the Building” for which he received his first Primetime Emmy Award after a record breaking eight nominations in the guest actor category. He has also received two Daytime Emmy Awards and the People’s Choice Award.
He has appeared in 40 films, including Ironweed, Frankie and Johnny, The Lion King, The Birdcage, Mouse Hunt, Stuart Little, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Nicholas Nickleby, The Producers and Beau Is Afraid. He has received two Golden Globe nominations, an American Comedy Award, a SAG Award, and a Critics Choice Lifetime Achievement Award. 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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STAGE CREDITS
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Movies
[ 1987 ] Harold Allen
[ 1989 ] Charlie Sorrell
[ 1990 ] Baw - The Waponi Advance Man
[ 1991 ] Tim
[ 1991 ] Wally Thurman
[ 1993 ] Desk Sergeant
[ 1993 ] Ed Chapman
[ 1994 ] Timon
[ 1995 ] Father Dan
[ 1996 ] Albert
[ 1997 ] Ernie Smuntz
[ 1999 ] Phil Webster
[ 1999 ] Snowbell
[ 2000 ] Costard
[ 2000 ] Irving Mansfield
[ 2000 ] Kirk Stans
[ 2000 ] Preed
[ 2002 ] Mysterious Disco Man
[ 2002 ] Snowbell
[ 2002 ] Vincent Crummles
[ 2004 ] Richard Levy the Driven
[ 2004 ] Spot, Scott
[ 2005 ] Max Bialystock
[ 2008 ] Art Crumb
[ 2009 ] Hamegg
[ 2010 ] Uncle Albert
[ 2012 ] Brighton
[ 2013 ] Carl Kapin
[ 2016 ] Dr. Petrov
[ 2016 ] Herschel
[ 2017 ] Harold
[ 2017 ] Roy Cohn
[ 2017 ] Roy Cohn
[ 2023 ] Oracle of the Sun
[ 2024 ] Luno
TV Shows
Joseph Pinoni
George
Pepper Saltzman
Teddy Dimas
Spot Helperman, Scott Leadready
Bing Shalimar, Herman in Fantasy Sequence
Clarke Hayden
Phillip Cross
Dominick Dunne
[ 2025-2025 ] Bunny Schneiderman
[ 2022-2025 ] Ward McAllister
[ 2023-2025 ] Yorbo (voice)
[ 2021-2025 ] Teddy Dimas
[ 2021-2025 ] Teddy Dimas
Awards and Nominations
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Nathan Lane, Love! Valour! Compassion
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Nathan Lane, Guys and Dolls
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Nathan Lane, The Lisbon Traviata
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Nathan Lane, The Lisbon Traviata
Nathan Lane, Present Laughter
Videos
Video: Watch the Trailer for New HBO Two-Part Mel Brooks Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-08 12:15:42
Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss & More in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 12 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-08 14:27:28
Video: HBO Previews Season 3 Finale of THE GILDED AGE in Tense New Sneak Peek
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-04 15:21:53
Video: Morgan Spector Recalls Breakout Role in Broadway's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-31 11:11:30
Video: THE GILDED AGE Stars Denée Benton and Louisa Jacobson Talk Season 3, Working with Broadway Legends & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-21 13:12:52
Video: Audra McDonald, Denée Benton, & More Discuss Portrayal of Black Elite in THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-17 15:20:43
Video: See Andrea Martin as Madame Dashkova in New Sneak Peek of THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-07 16:40:07
Video: THE GILDED AGE Stars Morgan Spector and Carrie Coon Discuss Theater's Impact on the Series
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-17 13:56:05
Video: Jean Smart Talks 'Terrifying' Prospect of Performing a One-Woman Show
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-09 14:17:08
Video: How Jean Smart Learned Her Lines for One-Woman Show CALL ME IZZY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-03 12:27:33
Video: Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham Sing CHICAGO in MID-CENTURY MODERN Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-06 10:29:00
Video: Watch MID-CENTURY MODERN Bloopers with Nathan Lane, Linda Lavin & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-05 12:56:56
Video: How Nathan Lane's Endorsement Landed Bill Burr a Role in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-01 11:19:05
Exclusive: MID-CENTURY MODERN Stars Reveal Their Characters' Favorite Broadway Musicals
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-28 12:51:10
Video: Bill Burr Shares Why GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Remains Relevant
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-13 12:51:53
Video: Nathan Lane Previews MID-CENTURY MODERN on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-12 10:22:45
Video: Heather Headley Performs 'Shadowland' From THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-17 17:15:57
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
The upcoming Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman has launched a new video series featuring former New York Times chief theater critic Ben Brantley in conversation with the cast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will co-host the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations. The announcement event will also be livestreamed by BroadwayWorld.
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 1, 2026
What did our critic think of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Apollinaire Theatre Company?
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, continues their 39th season with Frank McCourt's The Irish…and How They Got That Way.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
Feinstein's inside the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel will present Morgan James for two evening performances this March. James will take the stage on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28.
by June August - Feb 19, 2026
Adam Karsten is taking a different approach to GUYS AND DOLLS, running February 25 to March 8 at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The Drama League has revealed the 2026 Honorary Committee for the 92nd Annual Drama League Awards. The Awards Honorary Committee, still in formation, includes Bryan Cranston, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, and John Lithgow.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman will be extended for an additional eight weeks of performances on Broadway. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
Focus Features has set the release date for Lorne, a new behind-the-scenes documentary spotlighting the life of Lorne Michaels, the famed creator of Saturday Night Live. The film will be released in theaters in the U.S. on April 17, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
Casting details have been released for the upcoming fourth season of The Gilded Age, the HBO costume drama full of Broadway and stage veterans. New additions to the cast include Tony Award winner Bonnie Milligan, Tony Award nominee Taylor Trensch, Maggie Kuntz (John Proctor Is the Villain, The Outsiders), and more.
by - Feb 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2026
Actors Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr. are in talks to join the cast of the forthcoming film adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. The new adaptation will be led by Tony Award-winner Jeffrey Wright and Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer.
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2026
Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Richard Kind will star as Max Bialystock opposite Marc Antolin’s Leo Bloom in the critically acclaimed, major West End revival of The Producers for seven weeks only at the Garrick Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Marin Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of PICTURES FROM HOME by Sharr White to close its 2025–26 season. Based on the work of photographer Larry Sultan, the play was previously seen on Broadway.
by - Feb 3, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The date has been set for the 70th Drama Desk Awards! The 2026 Drama Desk Awards will be held at The Town Hall on May 17, 2026. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess will be returning to London with her solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 31 May 2026, at 7pm. Tickets on sale Wednesday 28 January.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
The original cast of the 2024 off-Broadway hit musical comedy FIVE: The Musical Parody reunites for the first time in a one-night-only benefit concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, in support of ACLU Minnesota.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
Duluth Playhouse Underground will present WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT, a unique play with no rehearsals and a new actor each night, from February 19 to March 1 at The Lab.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Nathan Lane has appeared on Broadway in 27 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
Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Angels in America, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Angels in America, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Front Page, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Front Page, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Front Page, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Nance, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Nance, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Nance, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Nance, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Addams Family, Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Addams Family, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Waiting for Godot, Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Producers, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Producers, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Producers, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Producers, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Best Off Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Sustained Excellence of Performance (Obie Awards), Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Guys and Dolls , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Lisbon Traviata, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lisbon Traviata, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lisbon Traviata , Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lisbon Traviata , Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lisbon Traviata and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Present Laughter.
Nathan Lane has received numerous awards throughout his career. He won Best Featured Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Angels in America. The same role earned him Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play from both the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, he received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for Angels in America. He was honored with the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre by the Drama League Awards. For The Producers, Lane won Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards, Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. His performance in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum earned him Outstanding Actor - Musical from the Drama Desk Awards, Best Actor - Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. He also won Outstanding Featured Actor - Play twice at the Drama Desk Awards for Love! Valour! Compassion!, along with Best Actor - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same play. For Guys and Dolls, Lane received Outstanding Actor - Musical from the Drama Desk Awards, Best Actor - Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Sustained Excellence of Performance award from the Obie Awards. Lastly, he earned the Outstanding Lead Actor award from The Lortels for The Lisbon Traviata.
Nathan Lane has written 1 shows including The Frogs (Bookwriter).
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