Nathan Lane's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Nathan Lane. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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