[edit] Guide Note
Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane launched his career on Broadway, but has since made acclaimed performances on television and in film. His most iconic performances are as Albert Goodman in the 1996 film The Birdcage and as Max Bialystock in The Producers, playing the role on stage as well as in the 2005 film. Lane is also notable for his varied voice-over work. He provided the voice of Timon in The Lion King and as Snowbell in Stuart Little."
[edit] Fast Facts
- Birth name: Joseph Lane
- Born: February, 1956
- Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey
- Single
- Awards: Won Screen Actors Guild Awards; NBR Award; People's Choice Awards; National Board of Review; Two Daytime Emmy; DVD Exclusive Awards;
- Debut: In film Ironweed 1987
- Brother: Bobby Lane
- Parents: Daniel and Nora Lane deceased
[edit] Notable Roles
- Albert Goldman in The Birdcage (1996)
- Mysterious Disco Man in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
- Max Bialystock in The Producers (2005)
- Art Crumb in Swing Vote (2008)
[edit] Quotes
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It's a cliche, but there really is no handbook about the celebrity thing; you have to figure it out as you go along."— Nathan Lane
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