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Nathan Lane, born on February 3, 1956, is an accomplished American actor. From his first professional theatre debut in the 1978 off-Broadway production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Lane has consistently distinguished himself in stage and screen roles. He has performed in several notable productions, including comedic and dramatic plays, and his extensive career has garnered him numerous industry awards, such as three Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006 and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2008.
His film credits include The Lion King, The Birdcage, and Mouse Hunt while his extensive Broadway repertoire includes notable productions such as The Producers and Angels in America. His career collaboration with playwright Terrence McNally began in 1989, resulting in some significant theatrical offerings. Highly regarded by critics, Lane was hailed by The New York Times in 2010 as being 'the greatest stage entertainer of the decade'. His personal life is also noteworthy; he publicly announced his gay orientation in 1999, showing his courage and earning him the Human Rights Campaign Equality Award in 2015. Lane has been married to theater producer Devlin Elliott since 2015.
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Given Name: Joseph Lane
Born: Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: February 3, 1956
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1975-present
Spouses: Devlin Elliott
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Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn
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The English Teacher
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Teacher's Pet
Isn't She Great
Mousehunt
The Birdcage
Life with Mikey
Ironweed
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