History of Nathan Lane in Timeline
Nathan Lane is a highly acclaimed American actor renowned for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles on stage and screen. He has garnered significant recognition, including three Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Lane's contributions to the entertainment industry are further celebrated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2006) and induction into the American Theater Hall of Fame (2008). The New York Times lauded him as "the greatest stage entertainer of the decade" in 2010, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in theater.
3 hours ago : Nathan Lane Revives 'Death of a Salesman' on Broadway with New Talent
Nathan Lane stars in 'Death of a Salesman' revival, directed by Joe Mantello. Laurie Metcalf stars in her third act, while Ben Ahlers has a breakout Broadway debut.
1996: Tony Award for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
In 1996, Nathan Lane won a Tony Award for his work in 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'.
2001: Tony Award for The Producers
In 2001, Nathan Lane won a Tony Award for his work in 'The Producers'.
January 9, 2006: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On January 9, 2006, Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick received adjacent stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a joint ceremony, recognizing their contributions to the entertainment industry.
January 16, 2009: Wax figures at Madame Tussauds
On January 16, 2009, Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick were immortalized in wax as their characters Max and Leo at Madame Tussauds Museum in New York City.
2009: Starred in The Addams Family
In 2009, Nathan Lane starred as Gomez in the musical version of 'The Addams Family' in Chicago, which led to Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations.
2010: Pepper Saltzman in Modern Family
From 2010, Nathan Lane portrayed Pepper Saltzman in the ABC sitcom 'Modern Family', receiving three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for the role.
2012: Clarke Hayden in The Good Wife
From 2012, Nathan Lane played Clarke Hayden in the legal series 'The Good Wife', receiving a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for the role.
2012: Starred in The Iceman Cometh
In 2012, Nathan Lane starred in a revival of Eugene O'Neill's play 'The Iceman Cometh' at Chicago's Goodman Theatre as Hickey, receiving rave reviews and winning six Jeff Awards.
2013: Return to Broadway in The Nance
In the spring of 2013, Nathan Lane returned to Broadway in 'The Nance', a Lincoln Center production directed by Jack O'Brien, receiving Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations and winning the Outer Critics Circle Award and the 2013 Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance.
2014: The Nance aired on PBS
In 2014, The Nance, a play starring Nathan Lane, aired on PBS Live from Lincoln Center.
2014: It's Only a Play
In autumn 2014, Nathan Lane appeared in an all-star ensemble of Terrence McNally's revised and updated 'It's Only a Play', which became one of the biggest hits of the season.
February 2015: The Iceman Cometh at BAM
In February 2015, Nathan Lane reprised the role of Hickey in the Robert Falls production of 'The Iceman Cometh' at the Brooklyn Academy of Music to great acclaim.
November 17, 2015: Marriage to Devlin Elliott
On November 17, 2015, Nathan Lane married his partner of 18 years, theater producer and writer Devlin Elliott.
February 2016: American Crime Story Premiere
In February 2016, 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story' premiered on the FX channel, with Nathan Lane playing F. Lee Bailey. The series later won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series.
March 2016: White Rabbit, Red Rabbit
In March 2016, Nathan Lane opened the play 'White Rabbit, Red Rabbit' off Broadway.
2018: Guest Starred on The Blacklist
In 2018, Nathan Lane guest starred on the series 'The Blacklist'.
2018: Tony Award for Angels in America
In 2018, Nathan Lane won a Tony Award for his work in 'Angels in America'.
March 2019: Starred in Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
In March 2019, Nathan Lane starred in Taylor Mac's absurdist black comedy 'Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus' at the Booth Theatre, which received seven Tony Award nominations.
2019: Last Appearance on Modern Family
In 2019, Nathan Lane made his last appearance as Pepper Saltzman in the ABC sitcom 'Modern Family'.
April 26, 2020: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Premiere
On April 26, 2020, Nathan Lane played the role of Lewis Michener on Showtime's 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels', which premiered and ran for one season.
2023: Dicks: The Musical Premiere
In 2023, Nathan Lane co-starred in 'Dicks: The Musical', which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to positive reviews and won the Midnight Madness People's Choice Award, with Lane receiving praise for his comedic performance.
2023: Beau Is Afraid Release
In 2023, Nathan Lane co-starred in Ari Aster's film 'Beau Is Afraid' alongside Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Ryan, and Patti LuPone, receiving praise for his role.
2023: Pictures from Home Broadway Return
In 2023, Nathan Lane returned to the Broadway stage in 'Pictures from Home', marking his 25th Broadway show, and receiving praise for his performance as the father.
2024: Stephen Sondheim Award
In 2024, Nathan Lane received the Stephen Sondheim Award from the Signature Theatre Company and the Harold S. Prince Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Drama Desk Awards.
2024: The Gilded Age Emmy Nomination
In 2024, The HBO period series, 'The Gilded Age', in which Nathan Lane plays the recurring role of Ward McAllister, received an Emmy nomination for Best Drama.
March 2026: Performed 'Laughing Matters' on The Late Show
In March 2026, Nathan Lane performed the song 'Laughing Matters' on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert', accompanied by Marc Shaiman on piano.
2026: Broadway Stage Return
In 2026, Nathan Lane returned to the Broadway stage, portraying Willy Loman in the revival of Arthur Miller's play 'Death of a Salesman'.
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