Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nathan Lane

How Nathan Lane built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Nathan Lane is a highly acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances in both comedic and dramatic roles across stage and screen since 1975. He has garnered numerous accolades, including three Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Lane's significant contributions to the entertainment industry are further recognized by his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2006) and induction into the American Theater Hall of Fame (2008). He was celebrated as 'the greatest stage entertainer of the decade' in 2010 by The New York Times.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

January 9, 2006: Joint Ceremony 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.

2009: Starred in The Addams Family musical

In 2009, Nathan Lane starred as Gomez in the musical version of "The Addams Family" in Chicago.

2012: Starred in The Iceman Cometh

In 2012, Nathan Lane starred as Hickey in a revival of Eugene O'Neill's play "The Iceman Cometh" at Chicago's Goodman Theatre.

2013: Broadway Return in The Nance

In the spring of 2013, Nathan Lane returned to Broadway in "The Nance", receiving Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations and winning the Outer Critics Circle Award and the 2013 Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance.

2014: PBS Live from Lincoln Center

In 2014, The play The Nance, in which Nathan Lane starred, aired on PBS Live from Lincoln Center.

2014: Appeared in 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".

February 2015: Reprised role in The Iceman Cometh

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.

February 2016: Premiered in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story

In February 2016, Nathan Lane played F. Lee Bailey in "The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story", the first season of American Crime Story, which premiered on the FX channel.

March 2016: Opened in White Rabbit, Red Rabbit

In March 2016, Nathan Lane opened in 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".

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.

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 on this date.

2023: Co-starred in Beau Is Afraid

In 2023, Nathan Lane co-starred in Ari Aster's A24 film, "Beau Is Afraid".

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2023: Starred in Dicks: The Musical and more

In 2023, Nathan Lane co-starred in the A24 film, "Dicks: The Musical", and was part of the voice cast for "Spellbound", and the Ryan Murphy miniseries, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story".

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2023: Returned to Broadway in Pictures from Home

In 2023, Nathan Lane returned to the Broadway stage in "Pictures from Home", marking his 25th Broadway show.

2024: The Gilded Age nomination

In 2024, Nathan Lane received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series and a 2024 Emmy nomination for Best Drama for his role in "The Gilded Age".