History of Nathan Lane in Timeline
Nathan Lane is a highly acclaimed American actor with a career spanning stage and screen since 1975. Known for both comedic and dramatic roles, 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 have been celebrated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2006) and induction into the American Theater Hall of Fame (2008). In 2010, The New York Times lauded him as "the greatest stage entertainer of the decade", solidifying his status as a prominent figure in theater and entertainment.
1992: Guys and Dolls Performance
In 1992, Nathan Lane performed in the musical comedy 'Guys and Dolls'.
1994: The Lion King Film
In 1994, Nathan Lane appeared in the film 'The Lion King'.
1996: The Birdcage Film
In 1996, Nathan Lane appeared in the film 'The Birdcage'.
1996: Tony Award for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
In 1996, Nathan Lane won a Tony Award for 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'.
1997: Mouse Hunt Film
In 1997, Nathan Lane appeared in the film 'Mouse Hunt'.
1999: Public Coming Out
Nathan Lane came out publicly in 1999 after the killing of Matthew Shepard and has since been involved with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
2001: The Producers Broadway
In 2001, Nathan Lane performed in 'The Producers' on Broadway.
2001: Tony Award for The Producers
In 2001, Nathan Lane won a Tony Award for 'The Producers'.
2002: Nicholas Nickleby Film
In 2002, Nathan Lane appeared in the film 'Nicholas Nickleby'.
2003: Butley at The Huntington Theater Company
In 2003, Nathan Lane played a role in Simon Gray's 'Butley' to great success at The Huntington Theater Company in Boston.
2005: The Producers Film Adaptation
In 2005, Nathan Lane appeared in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'The Producers'.
2005: The Odd Couple Limited Run
In 2005, Nathan Lane rejoined Matthew Broderick for a successful limited run of 'The Odd Couple'.
January 9, 2006: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
On January 9, 2006, Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick received adjacent stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a joint ceremony.
January 16, 2009: Madame Tussauds Wax Figures
On January 16, 2009, Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick were immortalized in wax as Max and Leo at Madame Tussauds Museum in New York City.
2009: Waiting for Godot Revival
In 2009, Nathan Lane performed in the revival of 'Waiting for Godot'.
2009: The Addams Family in Chicago
In 2009, Nathan Lane starred in the musical version of 'The Addams Family' as Gomez in Chicago, receiving Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations.
2010: Modern Family Role
From 2010, Nathan Lane portrayed Pepper Saltzman in the ABC sitcom 'Modern Family', receiving three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
2010: The Addams Family Broadway
In 2010, Nathan Lane performed in 'The Addams Family' on Broadway.
2012: The Good Wife Role
From 2012, Nathan Lane played Clarke Hayden in the legal series 'The Good Wife', receiving a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award.
2012: The Iceman Cometh at Goodman Theatre
In 2012, Nathan Lane assumed the role of Hickey in a revival of Eugene O'Neill's play 'The Iceman Cometh' at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, directed by Robert Falls, receiving rave reviews.
2013: The Nance Performance
In 2013, Nathan Lane performed in 'The Nance'.
2014: End of The Good Wife Role
In 2014, Nathan Lane finished playing Clarke Hayden in the legal series 'The Good Wife'.
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'.
February 2015: The Iceman Cometh Reprisal
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.
2015: It's Only a Play Performance
In 2015, Nathan Lane performed in 'It's Only a Play'.
February 2016: 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' on the FX channel.
March 2016: White Rabbit, Red Rabbit Off-Broadway
In March 2016, Nathan Lane opened the play 'White Rabbit, Red Rabbit' Off-Broadway.
2016: The People v. O.J. Simpson
In 2016, Nathan Lane received critical praise for his role as F. Lee Bailey in the limited series 'The People v. O.J. Simpson'.
2018: Guest Star on The Blacklist
In 2018, Nathan Lane guest starred on the series 'The Blacklist'.
2018: Angels in America Performance
In 2018, Nathan Lane performed in 'Angels in America'.
2018: Tony Award for Angels in America
In 2018, Nathan Lane won a Tony Award for 'Angels in America'.
March 2019: Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
In March 2019, Nathan Lane starred in Taylor Mac's 'Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus' at the Booth Theatre.
2019: End of Modern Family Role
In 2019, Nathan Lane finished portraying Pepper Saltzman in the ABC sitcom 'Modern Family'.
2019: Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
In 2019, Nathan Lane performed in 'Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus'.
April 26, 2020: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Premiere
On April 26, 2020, Nathan Lane played Lewis Michener on Showtime's 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels', which premiered that day.
2020: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
In 2020, Nathan Lane appeared in the Showtime series 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels' as Det. Lewis Michener.
2023: Beau Is Afraid Film
In 2023, Nathan Lane co-starred in Ari Aster's A24 film, 'Beau Is Afraid' alongside Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Ryan, and Patti LuPone.
2023: Dicks: The Musical
In 2023, Nathan Lane co-starred in the A24 film 'Dicks: The Musical'.
2023: Pictures From Home Performance
In 2023, Nathan Lane performed in 'Pictures From Home'.
2024: Stephen Sondheim Award and Harold S. Prince 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 Nomination
In 2024, Nathan Lane's HBO series, 'The Gilded Age', received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series and an Emmy nomination for Best Drama.
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