Nathan Lane - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 03, 1956 |
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| Age | 70 |
| Birthplace | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Nathan Lane's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Stage and screen acting, particularly his Tony-winning performances in 'The Producers' and his film roles in 'The Birdcage' and as the voice of Timon in 'The Lion King.' |
Intro
Nathan Lane is an acclaimed American actor and writer widely recognized for his work on stage and screen, notably in comedic roles. He has won multiple Tony Awards for his performances in Broadway musicals such as 'The Producers' and has also starred in popular films including 'The Birdcage' and voice-acted in 'The Lion King.'
Early Life & Background
Nathan Lane was born Joseph Lane in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Irish Catholic parents. He attended St. Peter's Preparatory School, where he began acting. Lane changed his first name to Nathan in honor of the character Nathan Detroit from 'Guys and Dolls' after discovering another actor named Joseph Lane was already registered with Actors' Equity.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for 'The Producers' (2001)
- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' (1996)
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for 'Angels in America' (2018)
- Starred as Albert Goldman in 'The Birdcage' (1996)
- Voiced Timon in Disney's 'The Lion King' (1994)
- Numerous additional stage, film, and television credits including 'Modern Family', 'The Good Wife', and 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story' [1][2][3]
Trivia
- Nathan Lane publicly came out as gay in 1999 after the murder of Matthew Shepard, to serve as a role model for others.[2][3]
- He is a spokesperson and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
- He has won six Drama Desk Awards, two Obie Awards, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[1][2]
FAQs
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Nathan Lane is 70 years old.
Nathan Lane was born the 3 February 1956.
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About February 3rd, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 3, 1956, Autherine Lucy became the first African American woman to attend the University of Alabama, breaking the racial barrier at the institution.
- Day of the week: February 3rd, 1956 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
- #1 UK song: Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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