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User:Ouraion

2013-03-29T22:34:01Z

Ouraion:

{{Infobox character
| Img = Avatar_2.png
| Img_size = 180px
| Img_capt = OuRaion
| Nicknames = Ou
| Meaning = 'Lion King'
| Species = WereLion
| Appearances = YouTube, Twitter, MLK, That One Random TV Show
| Voice_Actors = (Lion Form) OuRaion (Human Form) Josh
| Close_Relations = Does my dog count?
}}

'''OuRaion''' is that guy/werelion that everyone seems to know for some reason, on MLK and in real life.
==Biography (Kinda)==
Hey!

I'm Ou, but feel free to call me Rai or Josh.

Yes, Josh is my real life name.

So, I am a member of this here TLK forum, and I found it after looking for some German TLK comics. I looked on this site one day, the next I was a member.
I love this place, with its friendly people.
So you came here to learn about me? I'm a werelion, but I don't bite, so don't be afraid to give me a belly rub now and again.
I suffer from low self-esteem (so if you see me beating myself up, a few nice words about me would help) and anxiety attacks.
Don't be afraid to send me a friendly PM, I'm always open to meet new people and make new friends.
I currently run the On-Topic Graphic Artist of the Week contest, but know nothing about graphics, so don't ask me for advice.
Although, I have been told many times by many people (family, friends, etc) that I am a software nerd. That means that I will mostly always 99% of the time know of software to do a thing on any platform, Windows, Mac and Linux, and will generally know how an application works, so don't be afraind to ask me for advice on application/software related things!

If you want to know more, you can ask me a question on my Q&A topic (Ask OuRaion Questionz) which is located here: [http://www.mylionking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=152&t=25078 Ask OuRaion Questionz]

==Contact Info==
'''Skype''': Gogglebut00 
'''PSN''': Ou-Raion 
'''Xbox Live''': Coming Soon! 
'''Steam''': [http://steamcommunity.com/id/OuRaion OuRaion] 
'''DeviantArt''': [http://theouraion.deviantart.com TheOuRaion] 
'''YouTube 1''': [http://www.youtube.com/user/OuRaion?feature=mhee OuRaion] 
'''Email 1''': ouraion@rocketmail.com 
'''Email 2''': totallynotouraion@gmail.com 
'''Twitter''': [https://twitter.com/OuRaion @OuRaion] 
'''Twitch''': [http://www.twitch.tv/ouraion OuRaion]

User:Ouraion

2013-03-28T09:31:59Z

Ouraion: Added more schtuff.

{{Infobox character
| Img = Avatar_2.png
| Img_size = 180px
| Img_capt = OuRaion
| Nicknames = Ou
| Meaning = 'Lion King'
| Species = WereLion
| Appearances = YouTube, Twitter, MLK, That One Random TV Show
| Voice_Actors = (Lion Form) OuRaion (Human Form) Josh
| Close_Relations = Does my dog count?
}}

'''OuRaion''' is that guy/werelion that everyone seems to know for some reason, on MLK and in real life.
==Biography (Kinda)==
Hey!

I'm Ou, but feel free to call me Rai or Josh.

Yes, Josh is my real life name.

So, I am a member of this here TLK forum, and I found it after looking for some German TLK comics. I looked on this site one day, the next I was a member.
I love this place, with its friendly people.
So you came here to learn about me? I'm a werelion, but I don't bite, so don't be afraid to give me a belly rub now and again.
I suffer from low self-esteem (so if you see me beating myself up, a few nice words about me would help) and anxiety attacks.
Don't be afraid to send me a friendly PM, I'm always open to meet new people and make new friends.
I currently run the On-Topic Graphic Artist of the Week contest, but know nothing about graphics, so don't ask me for advice.
Although, I have been told many times by many people (family, friends, etc) that I am a software nerd. That means that I will mostly always 99% of the time know of software to do a thing on any platform, Windows, Mac and Linux, and will generally know how an application works, so don't be afraind to ask me for advice on application/software related things!

If you want to know more, you can ask me a question on my Q&A topic (Ask OuRaion Questionz) which is located here: [http://www.mylionking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=152&t=25078 Ask OuRaion Questionz]

==Contact Info==
'''Skype''': Gogglebut00 
'''PSN''': Ou-Raion 
'''Xbox Live''': Coming Soon! 
'''Steam''': [http://steamcommunity.com/id/OuRaion OuRaion] 
'''DeviantArt''': [http://theouraion.deviantart.com TheOuRaion] 
'''YouTube 1''': [http://www.youtube.com/user/OuRaion?feature=mhee OuRaion] 
'''YouTube 2''': [http://www.youtube.com/user/OuRaionGames?feature=mhee OuRaionGames] 
'''Email 1''': ouraion@rocketmail.com 
'''Email 2''': ouraiongames@gmail.com 
'''Email 3''': jjs910@hotmail.com 
'''Twitter''': [https://twitter.com/OuRaion @OuRaion] 
'''Twitch''': [http://www.twitch.tv/ouraion OuRaion]

User:Ouraion

2013-02-28T20:06:05Z

Ouraion: Just so people can contact me : 3

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2013-02-28T19:50:33Z

Ouraion:

Jason Weaver

2013-01-24T02:59:58Z

Ouraion: Added the page.

{{Infobox Musician
| Img = Jason Weaver.jpg
| Img_capt =
| Birth_name = Jason Micheal Weaver
| Born = July 18th, 1979 (age {{age|1979|7|18}})
| Died =
| Origin = Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
| Genres =
| Occupations =
| Instruments =
| Years active = 1977 - present
| Labels =
| Website =
}}

'''Jason Michael Weaver''' (born July 18th, 1979) also known by his stage name '''J-Weav''', is an American actor and singer. He is perhaps best known for his television roles as a pre-teenage Michael Jackson in the Emmy Award-winning 1992 miniseries, ''The Jacksons: An American Dream''.

==Biography==
Weaver was born in Harvey, Illinois, and started his acting career at the age of 8, and singing professionally since he was 11 years old. His first feature film debut came in 1990 in ''The Long Walk Home,'' which oddily enough, starred his future ''Lion King'' co-star, [[Whoopi Goldberg]]. One of Weaver's earliest acting roles on TV was on Oprah Winfrey's 1990 TV series ''Brewster Place''. That same year, Weaver also appeared in ''The Kid Who Loved Christmas'' as Ernie. Among his more notable roles was, in 1992, when he performed as Michael Jackson (aged 9–14) in ''The Jacksons: An American Dream''. His following television credits were on sitcoms, ''Thea'' (1993–1994), ''Sister, Sister'' (1996-1998), and ''Smart Guy'' (1997–1999).

In 1994, Weaver was chosen to provide vocals for the singing voice of cub [[Simba]] in the songs, "[[I Just Can't Wait to be King]]" and "[[Hakuna Matata]]". However, he could not reprise Simba's singing in "[[The Morning Report]]", as he was too old and his voice was too low for him to reprise his role as Simba. Weaver was replaced by Evan Saucedo.

In addition to acting, Weaver is also a recording artist signed with Motown Records. The following year, he released his debut album, ''Love Ambition'', which was released on June 27, 1995.

In 2003, he collaborated with rapper Chingy on the track "One Call Away". The single was a Top 5 hit single in the United States.

In the early 2000s, Weaver returned to the silver screen in the films such as ''Drumline'' and ''The Ladykillers'', and recently, in ''Lottery Ticket''.

File:Jason Weaver.jpg

2013-01-24T02:53:36Z

Ouraion:

Tim Rice

2013-01-24T02:46:36Z

Ouraion:

{{Infobox Musician
| Img = Tim Rice.jpg
| Img_capt =
| Birth_name = Timothy Miles Bindon Rice
| Born = November 10, 1944 (age {{age|1944|11|10}})
| Died =
| Origin = Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England
| Genres =
| Occupations = Lyricist
| Instruments =
| Years active = 1965-present
| Labels =
| Website = [http://timrice.co.uk timrice.co.uk]
}}

'''Sir Timothy Miles Bindon "Tim" Rice''' (born November 10, 1944) is a two-time Academy Award-winning English lyricist and author.

== Information ==
[[File:Elton John & Tim Rice.jpg|thumb|left|Elton John and Tim Rice winning their Academy Awards for Best Original Song]]
Born in Buckinghamshire, England, Rice entered the world of popular music as the lead singer for a pop group called the Aardvarks from 1961 to 1963, and went on to sing occasionally with other '60s rock groups. His first published song, "That's My Story," appeared in 1965, the same year he met his future songwriting collaborator, [[wikipedia:Andrew Lloyd Webber|Andrew Lloyd Webber]].

Following an unproduced first effort entitled "The Likes of Us," the pair went on to create a sensation on musical stages from London's West End to Broadway with their collaborations on ''[[wikipedia:Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat|Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]]'' (1968), ''[[wikipedia:Jesus Christ Superstar|Jesus Christ Superstar]]'' (1970), and ''[[wikipedia:Evita (musical)|Evita]]'' (1976). The team also collaborated on a 30-minute comic musical entitled "Cricket," which had its world premiere in the presence of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle in 1986.

Years later, when ''[[wikipedia:Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Aladdin]]'' lyricist, [[wikipedia:Howard Ashman|Howard Ashman]] died, Rice was brought in to finish the songs with its composer, [[wikipedia:Alan Menken|Alan Menken]]. The two wrote "One Jump Ahead", "Prince Ali (Reprise)", and "A Whole New World", which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

After the success of ''Aladdin'', Rice signed on to compose the songs for ''[[The Lion King]]''. During production of the film, Rice asked for [[Elton John]] to collaborate with him on the songs, to which John agreed. The two later went on to win the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Song for "[[Can You Feel the Love Tonight]]". They later wrote compose "[[The Morning Report]]", "[[Chow Down]]", and "[[The Madness of King Scar]]" for [[The Lion King (musical)|''The Lion King'' stage musical]].

==External links==
*[http://www.timrice.co.uk Tim Rice – Official Site]
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sir-Tim-Rice-Official/104931586217569 Tim Rice] – Facebook

Tim Rice

2013-01-24T02:46:16Z

Ouraion: Added external links.

Tim Rice

2013-01-24T02:44:35Z

Ouraion: Fixed my earlier work: cleaned it up, took out irrelevant info etc.

File:Elton John & Tim Rice.jpg

2013-01-24T02:41:14Z

Ouraion:

File:Tim Rice.jpg

2013-01-24T02:38:13Z

Ouraion:

Pridelanders

2013-01-23T03:48:58Z

Ouraion: Expanded the page from the stub it was. Added everything from 'Types of Pridelanders' down.

{{Infobox Group
| Img = Pridelanders resting on a rock.jpg
| Img_capt = The Pridelanders sleeping in the den of [[Pride Rock]].
| Appearances = [[The Lion King]], [[The Lion King II: Simba's Pride]], [[The Lion King 1½]]
| Home = [[Pride Lands|The Pride Lands]]
| Leader = [[Simba]]
| Notable_members = [[Mohatu]], [[Ahadi]], [[Uru]], [[Mufasa]], [[Scar]], [[Sarabi]], [[Simba]], [[Nala]], [[Kopa]], [[Kiara]]}}

The '''Pridelanders''' are a pride of lions that inhabit the [[Pride Lands]]. Their leader, the Lion King, rules the kingdom of the Pride Lands from [[Pride Rock]]. The Pridelanders are the pride of focus in all three movies as well as many spin-off books and comics. Their current leader, or Lion King, is [[Simba]], although there have been [[The Lion King (title)#List of Known Lion Kings|many Lion Kings before him]].

== Types of Pridelanders ==
Throughout the Lion King film series, the lionesses appear to look the same, but some resemble the more prominent lionesses in the pride.

=== ''Sarabi-esque'' Lionesses ===
The Pridelander Pride is comprised of many different types of Pridelanders. [[File:Sarabi-esque Lionesses.png|thumb|Sarabi-esque Lionesses]]
One of these types mimics Sarabi closely in appearance. In the original film, they aren't seen during the first act, when Simba and Nala are still cubs, however they completely dominate the Sarafina-esque lionesses towards the end of the film. They also make a brief appearance in the second film, when Kiara and Simba had a discussion right after [[Kovu]]'s exile. These lionesses vary more in colouration, some darker than Sarabi and some lighter, and some seem to be a combination of the Sarafina-esque lionesses, as they occasionally appear with uncoloured toes.

=== ''Sarafina-esque'' Lionesses ===
These types of Pridelander are lighter, sleeker and leaner than the heavier ones encountered towards the end of the movie. [[File:Sarafina-esque Lionesses.png|thumb|Sarafina-esque Lionesses]]
They resemble Nala or Nala's mother, Sarafina, with little to no differences. Among, the books, comics, and the movies, as well, these kind of lionesses are seen. Towards the end of the first movie however, they seem to have disappeared, and been replaced with the heavier Sarabi-esque lionesses. In Simba's Pride, they mainly drawn to resemble Kiara during the war, and take on Nala's characteristics again, though some Kiara-esque lionesses are still present.

=== ''Kiara-esque'' Lionesses ===
The lionesses of Simba's pride are mainly absent during the movie, but when they do appear they usually resemble the young adult Kiara. [[File:Kiara-esque Lionesses.png|thumb|Kiara-esque Lionesses]]
The Kiara-esque lionesses are first seen before "[[Not One of Us]]" blocking Kiara from Kovu as the princess tries to get to the Outsider and somehow prevent him from being exiled. During the war, they appear again at the very end, when Kiara and Kovu stand up against their respective parents.

== Common Physical Traits ==

*'''Red''' or '''Orange''' eye colour are common amongst the Pridelanders, with orange eyes being seen more so than red. Most lionesses have them, Sarabi and Simba boasting orange, while Mufasa's are deep red.

*'''Stocky Builds''' are the main things that separate the lionesses from the Outlanders. The Pridelanders are usually heavily built.

*'''Coloured Paws''' and '''Uncoloured Paws''' are equally common amongst the Pridelanders.

*Various shades of '''Dark''' fur is also common amongst the Pridelanders, as is '''light''' fur.

== Lesser Physical Traits ==
*'''Freckles''' are a very rare trait amongst the Pridelanders. Only one Pridelander lioness out of all the movies has had freckles.

*'''Ear Rims''' are a lesser trait of the Pridelanders. Only Sarabi and two other lionesses have been seen possessing them.

*'''Permanently Extended Claws''' have only been shown to be possessed by Scar, thus are not a common trait.

*'''Colored Paw Pads''' are a rare trait, just like the freckles. Only Scar's paw pads are completely coloured. Everyone else in the pride have only their toes coloured.

[[Category:Prides]]

File:Kiara-esque Lionesses.png

2013-01-23T03:45:48Z

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2013-01-23T03:44:27Z

Ouraion:

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2013-01-23T03:40:05Z

Ouraion:

Endless Night

2012-11-21T19:36:30Z

Ouraion: I made the page.

'''Endless Night''' is a musical number from [[The Lion King (musical)]]. It was sung by [[Simba]] with Chorus as he remembers what his father, King [[Mufasa]], told him about being there for him after an incident with [[Timon]] reminded him for his father's death.

==Lyrics==
Simba:
:Where has the starlight gone?
:Dark is the day
:How can I find my way home?

:Home is an empty dream
:Lost to the night
:Father, I feel so alone

:You promised you'd be there
:Whenever I needed you
:Whenever I call your name
:You're not anywhere

:I'm trying to hold on
:Just waiting to hear your voice
:One word, just a word will do
:To end this nightmare
:When will the dawning break
:Oh, endless night
:Sleepless I dream of the day

:When you were by my side
:Guiding my path
:Father, I can't find the way

:You promised you'd be there
:Whenever I needed you
:Whenever I call your name
:You're not anywhere

:I'm trying to hold on
:Just waiting to hear your voice
:One word, just a word will do
:To end this nightmare

:I know that the night must end
:And that the sun will rise
:And that the sun will rise

:I know that the clouds must clear
:And that the sun will shine
:And that the sun will shine

:I know that the night must end

:And that the sun will rise
:And that the sun will rise
:I know that the clouds must clear
:And that the sun will shine
:And that the sun will shine

:I know
:(Yes, I know)
:The sun will rise
:(Yes, I know)
:I know
:The clouds must clear

:I know that the night must end
:I know that the sun will rise
:And I'll hear your voice deep inside

:I know that the night must end
:And that the clouds must clear
:The sun
:The sun will rise
:The sun
:The sun will rise

==Credits==
:Composer(s): [[Lebo M]], [[Hans Zimmer]], and [[Jay Rifkin]]
:Lyrics By: [[Julie Taymor]]

User:OuRaion

2012-11-21T10:56:12Z

Ouraion: Edited my wiki user page, added 100% correct info about myself.

OuRaion, more commonly known as James Bond, is a Bristish spy working for MI6. You may have seen him in movies such as Goldeneye, Casino Royale and Goldfinger. He does send out autographs to fans everywhere. Just ask him and he will deliver. At least I hope he will. His arch nemesis is some guy I can't remember the name of, but I do know he has a scar over his right eye. Feel free to contact him on 1800 1111 JAMES BOND

Ernie Sabella

2012-09-26T08:16:28Z

Ouraion: Created page with " '''Ernest''' "'''Ernie'''" '''Sabella'''<ref>http://www.filmreference.com/film/80/Ernie-Sabella.html</ref> (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor, ..."

'''Ernest''' "'''Ernie'''" '''Sabella'''<ref>http://www.filmreference.com/film/80/Ernie-Sabella.html</ref> (born September 19, 1949) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]], who is best known for his role as the official voice of [[Pumbaa]] from the ''[[The Lion King]]''.

==Life and career==
Born in [[Westchester, New York]], Sabella graduated from [[Westlake High School (New York)|Westlake High School]] in [[Thornwood, New York]]. Sabella then went on to graduate from the [[University of Miami]], where he studied at the Department of Theatre Arts and performed at the university's highly-regarded [[Jerry Herman Ring Theatre]].

His stage credits include ''[[The Robber Bridegroom (musical)|The Robber Bridegroom]]'' (1978), ''Little Johnny Jones'' (1982), ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]'' (1992), ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'' (1996), ''[[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]'' (1996), ''[[Man of La Mancha]]'' (2002, as [[Sancho Panza]]) and ''[[Sweet Charity]]'' (2005).
Film credits include ''[[Quiz Show]]'' (1994) as the car salesman, ''[[In & Out]]'' (1997) as Aldo Hooper, [[Walt Disney Pictures|Disney]]'s ''[[The Lion King]]'' (1994) and multiple sequels and spin-offs as [[Timon and Pumbaa|Pumbaa]]. He also has worked with [[Nathan Lane]], who had voiced Timon, in ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]'', ''[[Mouse Hunt]]'', ''[[The Producers (2005 film)|The Producers]]'' (in a deleted scene) and ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]''. In the latter production, Sabella portrayed Marcus Lycus while Lane played Pseudolus. Sabella also joined Lane for his ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' monologue, where they sang "[[Hakuna Matata (song)|Hakuna Matata]]".

On television, Sabella portrayed apartment manager Lou Donatelli in the [[Jason Bateman]] comedy ''[[It's Your Move]]'' (1984-85). He played store owner and landlord Donald Twinkacetti on ''[[Perfect Strangers (U.S. TV series)|Perfect Strangers]]'' (1986–1987). He also played Leo in another short-lived [[situation comedy]] starring [[Nathan Lane]], ''[[Encore! Encore!]]'' (1998–1999). Sabella also had a five-episode stint on ''[[Saved by the Bell]]'' as Leon Carosi, an uptight resort manager who employed the main cast's characters. [[Leah Remini]] was featured as his daughter. His other [[recurring role]]s include the lazy teacher Mr. Petrachelli on ''[[That's So Raven]]'', the floundering attorney Harland Bassett on [[The Practice]], and characters on ''[[Hill Street Blues]]'' and ''[[Newhart]]''. In the ''[[Quantum Leap (TV series)|Quantum Leap]]'' episode "Catch a Falling Star", he played the dual role of Manny, a stage actor, and [[Sancho Panza]], Manny's character in a touring production of ''Man of La Mancha''. Sabella had a brief but memorable appearance as a naked man on a [[Subway (rail)|subway]] train in a 1992 episode of ''[[Seinfeld]]'' entitled, appropriately, "The Subway". He also starred in a series of [[television commercial]]s for [[NyQuil]] cold medicine in 1994, and was recently seen in a [[Mastercard]] commercial (2007). He also did work as the guy from Lynx in 2003.

Sabella co-starred as Sidney Bernstein in the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] [[musical comedy]] ''[[Curtains (musical)|Curtains]]'', which opened officially on March 22, 2007<ref>{{cite news | last = Bacalzo | first = Dan | coauthors = | title = Full Cast Set for Broadway's Curtains: Ernie Sabella Joins Musical | work = TM Theater News | pages = | language = | publisher = TheaterMania Inc. | date = 2007-01-04 | url = http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/9799 | accessdate = 2007-01-12 }}</ref> and ran until June 29, 2008.

==Awards and Nominations==

* '''1996''' - [[Daytime Emmy Award]] - Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - '''Nominated'''
* '''2005''' - DVDX Award for Best Animated Character Performance (Voice and Animation in a DVD Premiere Movie) - '''Nominated'''

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| PLACE OF BIRTH =[[Westchester, New York]], [[United States|U.S.]]
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Tim Rice

2012-09-23T01:29:04Z

Ouraion: changed from stub to full page

{{Infobox Musician
| Img = Tim rice.jpg
| Img_capt =
| Birth_name = Timothy Miles Bindon Rice
| Born = November 10, 1944 (age {{age|1944|11|10}})
| Died =
| Origin = Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
| Genres = Film Score, Musical theatre
| Occupations = Lyricist
| Instruments = Piano, Synthesizer
| Years active = 1965–present
| Labels =
| Website = [http://timrice.co.uk timrice.co.uk]
}}

'''Sir Timothy Miles Bindon''' "'''Tim'''" '''Rice''' (born 10 November 1944) is a [[British people|British]] [[lyricist]] and author. An [[Academy Award]], [[Golden Globe Award]], [[Tony Award]] and [[Grammy Award]]-winning lyricist, Rice is best known for his collaborations with [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]], with whom he wrote ''[[Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]]'', ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'', ''[[Evita (musical)|Evita]]'', and additional songs for the 2011 [[West End Theatre|West End]] revival of ''[[The Wizard of Oz (2011 musical)|The Wizard of Oz]]'', and for his work for [[Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)|Walt Disney Studios]] with [[Alan Menken]] (''[[Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Aladdin]], [[Beauty and the Beast (musical)|Beauty and the Beast]], [[King David (musical)|King David]]''), [[Elton John]] (''[[The Lion King]]'', ''[[Aida (musical)|Aida]]'') and [[Ennio Morricone]].

==Early life==
Rice was born at [[Shardeloes]], an historic English country house near [[Amersham]], [[Buckinghamshire]], United Kingdom that was requisitioned as a maternity hospital during [[World War II]]. His father, Hugh Gordon Rice, served with the [[Eighth Army (United Kingdom)|Eighth Army]] and reached the rank of [[major]] during World War II, whilst his mother, Joan Odette (née Bawden), served in the [[Women's Auxiliary Air Force]] (WAAF) as a photographic interpreter.<ref name="filmreference.com">[http://www.filmreference.com/film/38/Tim-Rice.html Tim Rice profile] at filmreference.com</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/article601064.ece | work=The Times | location=London | title=Granny had a ball during the blitz | date=6 August 2006 | accessdate=25 May 2010}}</ref> After the war, they worked for the [[de Havilland]] aircraft company.

Rice lived in [[Croxley Green]], [[Radlett]] and [[Hatfield, Hertfordshire|Hatfield]], [[Hertfordshire]] as a child.

==Education==
Rice was educated at three [[independent school]]s: at [[Aldwickbury School]], on the outskirts of [[Harpenden]] in Hertfordshire, followed by [[St Albans School (Hertfordshire)|St Albans School]] in the city of [[St Albans]] (also in Hertfordshire) and [[Lancing College]], near the town of [[Lancing, West Sussex|Lancing]] in [[West Sussex]], on the south coast of England. He left Lancing with [[GCE Advanced Level in the United Kingdom|GCE A-Levels]] in History and French and then started work as an [[articled clerk]] for a law firm in London, having decided not to apply for a university place.<ref name=WhatACircus>{{cite book|year=1999|first=Tim |last=Rice|isbn=0-340-65459-7|title=Oh, What a Circus: The Autobiography |publisher=Coronet Books|page={{page needed|date=January 2012}}}}</ref> He later attended [[Sorbonne University]] in Paris for a year.

==Career==
After studying for a year in Paris at the [[Sorbonne]], Rice joined [[EMI Records]] as a management trainee on 6 June 1966. When EMI producer [[Norrie Paramor]] left to set up his own organisation in 1968, Rice joined him as an assistant producer, working with, among others, [[Cliff Richard]].
Rice has collaborated with [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]], with whom he wrote ''[[Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]]'', ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'', ''[[Evita (musical)|Evita]]'', ''[[Cricket (musical)|Cricket]]'', and ''[[The Likes of Us]]''. For [[The Walt Disney Company]], Rice has collaborated individually with [[Alan Menken]] and [[Elton John]], creating productions including ''[[Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Aladdin]]'' (winning an [[Academy Award]], [[Golden Globe]] and [[Grammy Award for Song of the Year]] for the song "[[A Whole New World]]") and ''[[The Lion King]]'' (winning the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|Golden Globe]] and [[Academy Award for Best Original Song]] for "[[Can You Feel the Love Tonight]]"). In 1996, his collaboration with Lloyd Webber for the film version ''[[Evita (film)|Evita]]'' won Rice his third Academy Award for Best Original Song with the song "[[You Must Love Me]]". Rice has also collaborated with [[Björn Ulvaeus]] and [[Benny Andersson]] of [[ABBA]] on ''[[Chess (musical)|Chess]]'' and with [[Rick Wakeman]] on the concept albums ''[[1984 (Rick Wakeman album)|1984]]'' and ''Cost of Living''.

Along with his brother Jo and radio presenters [[Mike Read]] and [[Paul Gambaccini]], he was a co-founder of the ''[[Guinness Book of British Hit Singles]]'' and served as an editor from 1977 to 1996. He has also been a frequent guest panelist for many years on the radio panel games ''[[Just a Minute]]'' and ''[[Trivia Test Match]]''. Rice often jokes that he is most recognised in America for his appearance in the film ''[[About a Boy (film)|About a Boy]]''. The film includes several clips from a (real) edition of the game show ''[[Countdown (game show)|Countdown]]'' on which he was the guest adjudicator. His other interests include cricket (he was President of the [[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]] in 2002) and maths. He wrote the foreword to the book ''Why Do Buses Come In Threes'' by [[Rob Eastaway]] and Jeremy Wyndham, and featured prominently in [[Tony Hawks]]'s ''[[One Hit Wonderland]]'', where he co-wrote the song which gave Hawks a top twenty hit in Albania.

He released his autobiography ''Oh What a Circus: The Autobiography of Tim Rice'' in 1998, which covered his childhood and early adult life until the opening of the original London production of ''[[Evita (musical)|Evita]]'' in 1978. He is currently working on a sequel, covering his life and career since then.

Rice was made a [[Knight Bachelor]] by [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]] in 1994<ref name="dis">[http://legends.disney.go.com/legends/detail?key=Sir+Tim+Rice Disney Legends — Sir Tim Rice]</ref> (entitling him to the address "Sir Tim Rice" or "Sir Tim"), was inducted into the [[Songwriters Hall of Fame]] in 1999, and was named a [[Disney Legend]] in 2002.<ref name="dis"/>

In 2008, Rice received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.timrice.co.uk/bio.html |title=Sir Tim Rice - Career Synopsis |author=Tim Rice |accessdate=13 October 2009}}</ref> Tim is writing eight lyrics to [[Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky]]'s ballet, ''[[The Nutcracker]]''. The working title is ''The Nutcracker: The Untold Story''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.timrice.co.uk/nc.html |title=The Nutcracker: The Untold Story |author=Tim Rice |accessdate=11 June 2009}}</ref>

Rice was re-united with Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2011 to pen new songs for Andrew's newest production of ''[[The Wizard of Oz (2011 musical)|The Wizard of Oz]]'' which opened in March 2011 at the [[London Palladium]].

He will also be participating in the [[Bush Theatre]]'s 2011 project ''Sixty Six'' where he has written a piece based upon a chapter of the [[King James Bible]]<ref>http://www.bushtheatre.co.uk/biography/writers/</ref>

On 15 and 22 October 2011 Rice was guest presenter for the [[BBC Radio 2]] show ''[[Sounds of the 60s]]'', standing in for regular presenter [[Brian Matthew]] who was unwell.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wqlv/episodes/2011 "Episodes from Sounds of the 60s broadcast in 2011" at bbc.co.uk]</ref>

==Personal life==
Rice married Jane McIntosh on 19 August 1974, but the marriage dissolved in the late 1980s after the British tabloid newspapers revealed that he had been conducting an affair with actress/singer [[Elaine Paige]].<ref>Hastings, Christopher. [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/3023422/Elaine-Paige-Sex-drugs-and-musicals.html "Elaine Paige: Sex, drugs and musicals"], telegraph.co.uk, 20 September 2008.</ref><ref>Middlehurst, Lester. [http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-9553019/DON-T-CRY-FOR-ME.html "Dont Cry For Me!"], ''The Daily Mail'', 20 May 2006.</ref><ref>Kay, Richard. [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/columnists/article-228673/Cry-Tim-Rice--hes-single-again.html "Cry for Tim Rice - he's single again"], dailymail.co.uk, 9 December 2003.</ref> Jane retains the title Lady Rice. They have two children, Eva and Donald. Eva Rice, who was named after the title character from ''Evita'', is the author of the novel ''The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets'', which was a finalist for the [[British Book Awards|British Book Award]] Best Read of the Year.

Tim Rice supports [[Sunderland A.F.C.]] [[Association football|football]] club.<ref>[http://salutsunderland.com/2011/02/rice-crisply-sir-tim-misses-spurs-but-supports-us-still "Sir Tim Rice on his SAFC passion"]</ref> He was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters by the [[University of Sunderland]] at a ceremony at the [[Stadium of Light]] in November 2006.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wear/6188564.stm |date=27 November 2006 | title= University honour for songwriter |work=BBC News}}</ref> He was also a supporter of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]], but in 2007 stated that the Conservatives were no longer interested in him and that his relationship with the Party had "irrevocably changed."<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2007/feb/15/conservatives.uk "Tim Rice: Tories no longer love me"]. ''[[Guardian Media Group|Guardian News and Media Limited]]'', 15 February 2007.</ref>

Describing his religion, Rice has stated, “Technically I'm Church of England, which is really nothing. But I don't follow it. I wouldn't say I was a Christian. I have nothing against it." Conversely, he also stated that he adapted the Biblical stories of Joseph and Jesus to musicals because "I'd always rather take a true story over an untrue one." <ref>[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1876&dat=19821127&id=uzwsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4s4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=6254,6671012 "Lyricist is Unreligious"]</ref>

Rice runs his own amateur Heartaches Cricket Club, the name inspired by an [[Elvis Presley]] song.<ref>Viner, Brian. [http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/rice-revels-in-latest-role-as-mcc-superstar-613242.html "Rice revels in latest role as MCC superstar"], independent.co.uk, 5 October 2002.</ref>

In September 1981, Rice, along with Colin Webb and Michael Parkinson, co-founded [[Pavilion Books]] with a publishing focus on music and the arts.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.capelland.com/pages/broadcasters/index.asp?CID=148 |title=Capel & Land | UK Literary and Talent Agency, London | Tim Rice } |work=capelland.com |year=2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2012}}</ref>

==Musical theatre==
*1967 - ''[[Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]]'' with music by [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]]
*1970 - ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'' with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
*1976 - ''[[Evita (musical)|Evita]]'' with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
*1983 - ''[[Blondel (musical)|Blondel]]'' with music by [[Stephen Oliver (composer)|Stephen Oliver]]
*1984 - ''[[Chess (musical)|Chess]]'' with music by [[Benny Andersson]] and [[Björn Ulvaeus]]
*1986 - ''[[Cricket (musical)|Cricket]]'' with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
*1992 - ''[[Tycoon (musical)|Tycoon]]
*1994 - ''[[Beauty and the Beast (musical)|Beauty and the Beast]]'' with music by [[Alan Menken]] and lyrics by the late [[Howard Ashman]]
*1996 - ''[[Heathcliff (musical)|Heathcliff]]'' with music by [[John Farrar]]
*1997 - ''[[The Lion King (musical)|The Lion King]]'' with music by [[Elton John]]
*1997 - ''[[King David (musical)|King David]]'' with music by Alan Menken
*2000 - ''[[Aida (musical)|Aida]]'' with music by Elton John
*2005 - ''[[The Likes of Us]]'' with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber (written in 1965, but first staged at the [[Sydmonton Festival]] on 9 July 2005<ref>[http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/news/likesofus.htm "First Lloyd Webber/Rice Collaboration on CD"], ''British Theatre Guide'', 6 October 2005</ref>)
*2011 - ''[[The Wizard of Oz (2011 musical)|The Wizard of Oz]]'' with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

==Film and television work==
In addition to adaptations of his theatrical productions, Rice has worked on several original film and television projects:
*1992 - ''[[Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Aladdin]]'' with music by [[Alan Menken]]; completed work begun by [[Howard Ashman]]
*1994 - ''[[The Lion King]]'' with music by [[Elton John]], score by [[Hans Zimmer]]
*2000 - ''[[The Road to El Dorado]]'' with music by Elton John, score by Hans Zimmer and [[John Powell]]

==Lyricist==
*"It's Easy for You", recorded by [[Elvis Presley]] on his album ''[[Moody Blue]]''
*"Legal Boys", recorded by [[Elton John]] on his album ''[[Jump Up!]]''
*"The Golden Boy" and "The Fallen Priest", both recorded by [[Freddie Mercury]] on his solo album ''[[Barcelona (album)|Barcelona]]''
*1981 concept album ''[[1984 (Rick Wakeman album)|1984]]'' composed by [[Rick Wakeman]] and inspired by the [[George Orwell]] novel of the same title
*"The Second Time", "The Last One to Leave", "Hot As Sun" and "Falling Down to Earth" on [[Elaine Paige]]'s 1981 self-titled album
*"[[All Time High]]", the theme tune to the James Bond film, ''[[Octopussy]]'', written with [[John Barry (composer)|John Barry]] and sung by [[Rita Coolidge]] (1983).

==Other work==
*Co-produced the 1986 London and 1988 Broadway productions of ''[[Chess (musical)|Chess]]'' as a partner in 3 Knights Ltd with Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
*Co-produced the 1989 London production of ''[[Anything Goes]]'' as a partner in Anchorage Productions with [[Elaine Paige]].
*Co-produced, with [[Andrew Powell]], Elaine Paige's 1981 self-titled album
*Occasionally appears as a panelist on the [[BBC Radio 4]] panel game ''[[Just a Minute]]''.
*Appears as host of the [[BBC Radio 2]] weekly series ''[[Tim Rice's American Pie]]'' which explores the music and musicians of each state in the USA.

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==External links==
*[http://www.timrice.co.uk Tim Rice – Official Site]
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sir-Tim-Rice-Official/104931586217569 Tim Rice] – [[Facebook]]
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Nathan Lane

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'''Nathan Lane''' (born February 3, 1956)<ref name="EB">{{cite encyclopedia | year = | title = Nathan Lane| url = http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/761425/Nathan-Lane | work= [[Encyclopædia Britannica]] | publisher = }}</ref> is an American actor of stage and screen. He is best known for his roles as Mendy in ''[[The Lisbon Traviata]]'', Albert in ''[[The Birdcage]]'', [[Max Bialystock]] in the musical ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]'', Ernie Smuntz in ''[[MouseHunt (film)|MouseHunt]]'', Nathan Detroit in ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]'', Pseudolus in ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'', and his voice work in ''[[The Lion King]]'' and ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''. In 2006, he received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]], and in 2008, he was inducted into the [[American Theatre Hall of Fame]].

==Early life==
Lane was born '''Joseph Lane''' in [[Jersey City, New Jersey]], the son of [[Irish American]] [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]]
parents.<ref name=NLGBB/><ref>{{Cite news |first=Tom |last=Tugend |title=In Search of Nathan Lane's 'Jewish' Roots |url=http://www.jewishaz.com/issues/story.mv?051230+search |work=[[Jewish News of Greater Phoenix]] |publisher=jewishaz.com |volume=58 |issue=14 |date=30 December 2005 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref> He was named after his uncle, a [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] priest.<ref name=guardian>{{cite news|first=David |last=Smith |title=Bring on the clown |url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1345473,00.html |work=[[The Observer]] |date=7 November 2004 |accessdate=2012-06-27 |publisher=guardian.co.uk}}</ref> His father, Daniel, was a truck driver and an aspiring tenor who died from alcoholism when Lane was eleven; his mother, Nora, was a housewife and secretary who suffered from [[bipolar disorder|manic-depression]], and died in 2000.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Bruce |last=Vilanch |title=Citizen Lane - Actor Nathan Lane |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-53729227.html |work=[[The Advocate]] |publisher=Highbeam.com |date=2 February 1999 |accessdate=2012-06-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nathan Lane Biography |url=http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800018675/bio |publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]] |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nathan Lane Biography |url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/97/Nathan-Lane.html |work=Film Reference |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref> He has two brothers, Robert and Daniel. Lane attended Roman Catholic schools in [[Jersey City]], including Jesuit-run [[St. Peter's Preparatory High School]], where he was selected Best Actor in 1974.

==Career==

===1970s–1980s===
His brother Dan accompanied him to what was supposed to be his first day at [[Saint Joseph's University|St. Joseph's College]] in Philadelphia, where he had received a drama scholarship. When they arrived, they learned he still couldn't cover enough of the expenses for him to stay without taking out another student loan, so he decided to go back home. "I remember him saying to me, 'College is for people who don't know what they want to do,'" Dan Lane recalled. Because there already was a Joseph Lane registered with [[Actors Equity]], he changed his name to Nathan after the character [[Nathan Detroit]] from the musical ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]''. He moved to [[New York City]] where, after a long struggle, his career began to take off, first with some brief success in the world of stand-up comedy with partner, Patrick Stack, and later with [[Off-Broadway]] productions at [[Second Stage Theatre]], the [[Roundabout Theatre Company|Roundabout Theatre]], the [[Manhattan Theatre Club]], and his 1982 [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] debut in a revival of [[Noël Coward]]'s ''[[Present Laughter]]'' as Roland Maule ([[Drama Desk Award|Drama Desk]] nomination) with [[George C. Scott]], [[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]], [[Dana Ivey]], and [[Christine Lahti]].

His second Broadway appearance was in the 1983 musical ''[[Merlin (musical)|Merlin]]'', starring [[Chita Rivera]] and magician [[Doug Henning]]. This was followed by ''[[Wind in the Willows (musical)|Wind in the Willows]]'' as [[Mr. Toad]], ''Some Americans Abroad'' at [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts|Lincoln Center]], and the national tour of Neil Simon's ''[[Broadway Bound]]''.

=== 1990s ===
In 1991, Lane starred with George C. Scott again in a revival of Paul Osborne's ''[[On Borrowed Time]]'' at the [[Circle in the Square Theatre]] on Broadway.

In 1992, he starred in the hit revival of ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]'', receiving his first [[Tony Award|Tony]] nomination, as well as Drama Desk and [[Outer Critics Circle Award]]s, playing the character who lent him his name, opposite [[Peter Gallagher]] and [[Faith Prince]].

His professional association with his close friend the [[playwright]] [[Terrence McNally]] includes roles in ''[[The Lisbon Traviata]]'' (Drama Desk and [[Lucille Lortel]] Awards), ''[[Bad Habits (play)|Bad Habits]]'', ''[[Lips Together, Teeth Apart]]'', ''[[Love! Valour! Compassion!]]'' ([[Obie Award|Obie]], Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards), ''Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams'' (Drama Desk nomination), The Last Mile on PBS Great Performances, and the film version of [[Frankie and Johnny (1991 film)|Frankie and Johnny]]. The early 1990s began a stretch of successful Broadway shows for Lane. In 1993, he portrayed [[Sid Caesar]]-like Max Prince in [[Neil Simon]]'s ''[[Laughter on the 23rd Floor]]'', inspired by Simon's early career writing sketches for ''[[Your Show of Shows]]''. In 1996, he starred in the revival of ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'', for which he won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards.

His association with Sondheim began with the workshop of ''[[Assassins (musical)|Assassins]]'', and after ''Forum'' he appeared with [[Victor Garber]] in the workshop of ''Wise Guys'' (later retitled ''[[Road Show (musical)|Road Show]]''). Their collaboration continued when he revised the original book for and starred in the Broadway debut of the composer's ''[[The Frogs (musical)|The Frogs]]'' at Lincoln Center in 2004. He also sang a song written especially for him by Sondheim in the film ''[[The Birdcage]]'', for which he received his first [[Golden Globe]] nomination.

In addition to the McNally plays, Lane has appeared in numerous other Off Broadway productions, including ''Love'' (the musical version of [[Murray Schisgal]]'s ''[[Luv (play)|Luv]]''), ''[[Measure for Measure]]'' directed by [[Joseph Papp]] in Central Park, for which he received the St. Clair Bayfield Award, ''The Common Pursuit'', ''The Film Society'', ''Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks'', ''In a Pig's Valise'', ''Trumbo'', ''[[She Stoops to Conquer]]'', ''[[The Merry Wives of Windsor]]'' and ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]''. In fact, in 1992 he won an [[Obie Award]] for Sustained Excellence of Performance. He also appeared at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in ''[[The School for Scandal]]'' and John Guare's ''Moon Over Miami''.

In 1994 Lane voiced Timon in Disney's animated movie The Lion King

Lane performed in 1995's ''[[The Wizard of Oz in Concert]]'' at Lincoln Center to benefit the [[Children's Defense Fund]]. The performance was originally broadcast on Turner Network Television (TNT), and issued on CD and video in 1996.

=== 2000s ===
Lane won his second Tony Award for his portrayal of [[Max Bialystock]] in the musical version of [[Mel Brooks]]'s ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]'', as well as Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. He later replaced [[Richard Dreyfuss]] in the role in 2004 at [[London]]'s [[Theatre Royal Drury Lane]] at the last minute, and went on to win the [[Olivier Award]] as Best Actor in a Musical. He recreated his performance for the film version, for which he received his second [[Golden Globe Award|Golden Globe]] nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

Lane has performed two roles originated by [[Zero Mostel]], Pseudolus in ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'' and Max Bialystock in ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]''. He declined the role of Tevye in the 2004 Broadway revival of ''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' because he didn't want to be seen as always following in Mostel's footsteps. Coincidentally, both of Lane's Tony Awards were for Mostel's roles.

In 2000, he starred in the Roundabout revival of ''[[The Man Who Came to Dinner]]'' as Sheridan Whiteside, with [[Jean Smart]] and Harriet Harris. Prior to that he starred in the [[Encores!]] production of ''[[Do Re Mi (musical)|Do Re Mi]]''.

In 2005, Lane rejoined his ''Producers'' co-star Matthew Broderick for a successful limited run of ''[[The Odd Couple]]''.<ref name="odd">{{cite news| author=Ben Brantley| url=http://theater.nytimes.com/2005/10/28/theater/reviews/28odd.html| title=Theater Review- ''The Odd Couple''| date=28 October 2005| work=[[The New York Times]]| accessdate=2012-06-27| publisher=NYTimes.com}}</ref> In 2006, he took on a primarily dramatic role in a revival of [[Simon Gray]]'s ''[[Butley (play)|Butley]]'', having played the role to great success at The Huntington Theater in Boston in 2004. He and Broderick were awarded adjacent stars on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in a joint ceremony on January 9, 2006. They were also immortalized as Max and Leo at [[Madame Tussauds|Madame Tussauds Wax Museum]]. He then played the President of the United States in the new [[David Mamet]] political satire, ''[[November (play)|November]]'', directed by [[Joe Mantello]], followed by the critically acclaimed revival of ''[[Waiting for Godot]]'' as Estragon (Outer Critics Circle nomination)<ref name="frey">{{Cite news|last=Frey |first=Hillary |title=Broadway Bows Down to Power Dames Fonda, Sarandon, Lansbury |url=http://www.observer.com/2009/broadway-bows-down-power-dames-fonda-sarandon-lansbury |work=[[The New York Observer]]|date=3 March 2009 |accessdate=2012-06-27 |publisher=observer.com}}</ref> with Bill Irwin as Vladimir. He next starred in the musical version of ''[[The Addams Family (musical)|The Addams Family]]'' as Gomez (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations). In 2008, he was inducted into the [[American Theatre Hall of Fame]].

=== 2010s ===

Lane committed to starring in a revival of the [[Eugene O'Neill]] play [[The Iceman Cometh]] at Chicago's [[Goodman Theatre]]. Lane assumed the role of Hickey, with [[Brian Dennehy]] playing the role of Larry Slade. The production was directed by the Artistic Director of the Goodman Theatre [[Robert Falls]]. It received rave reviews, and became the most successful show in the history of the Goodman.

==Personal life==
A reporter once asked Lane if he was gay; he replied, "I'm 40, single and work a lot in the musical theater. You do the math." When he told his mother he was gay, she replied, "I'd rather you were dead,"<ref name=NLGBB>{{cite news |last =Dezell |first= Maureen |title=Nathan Lane goes beyond Broadway |url=http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2003/10/19/nathan_lane_goes_beyond_broadway/ |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |publisher=boston.com |date=19 October 2003 |accessdate=2009-04-01}}</ref> to which he replied, "I knew you'd understand." Lane, who [[coming out|came out]] publicly after the death of [[Matthew Shepard]], has been a long-time board member of and fundraiser for [[Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS]], and has been honored by the [[Human Rights Campaign]], [[Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation]], and [[The Trevor Project]] for his work in the [[LGBT]] community.

Lane resides in [[New York City]] with his long-time partner, producer Devlin Elliott. He has maintained close friendships with [[Matthew Broderick]], [[Mel Brooks]], and [[Ernie Sabella]].

==Awards and nominations==

===Television===
He has received three Daytime Emmy nominations for ''[[George and Martha]]'', ''[[Timon & Pumbaa (TV series)|Timon and Pumbaa]]'' and ''[[Teacher's Pet (TV series)|Teacher's Pet]]'', and won two [[Daytime Emmy Award]]s, in 1995 for Disney's ''[[Timon & Pumbaa (TV series)|Timon and Pumbaa]]'' and in 2000 for Disney's ''[[Teacher's Pet (TV series)|Teacher's Pet]]''. He has also received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for guest appearances on ''[[Frasier]]'', ''[[Mad About You]]'' and ''[[Modern Family]]''. In 1999, he won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series.

===Film===
* 1997 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast - ''The Birdcage''
* 1996 American Comedy Award for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture - ''The Birdcage''
* 2002 National Board of Review Award for Best Ensemble Performance - ''Nicholas Nickleby''
;Nominations
* 1996 American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture - Jeffrey
* 1997 MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo - ''The Birdcage''
* 1997 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy - ''The Birdcage''
* 1997 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - ''The Birdcage''
* 2006 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - ''The Producers''

===Theatre===
* 1986 [[St. Clair Bayfield Award]] for Shakespearean Performance - ''Measure for Measure''
* 1990 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play, [[Lucille Lortel Award]], Los Angeles Critics Circle Award - ''The Lisbon Traviata''
* 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''Guys and Dolls''
* 1992 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance
* 1995 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - ''Love! Valour! Compassion!''
* 1995 Obie Award for Ensemble Acting - ''Love! Valour! Compassion!''
* 1996 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum''
* 1996 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical - ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum''
* 2001 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''The Producers''
* 2001 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical - ''The Producers''
* 2005 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical - ''The Producers''
;Nominations
* 1983 [[Drama Desk Award]] for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - ''Present Laughter''
* 1990 [[Outer Critics Circle Award]] for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - "The Lisbon Traviata"
* 1992 [[Tony Award]] for Best Performance by a [[Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical|Leading Actor in a Musical]] - ''Guys and Dolls''
* 2006 [[Drama Desk Award]] for Outstanding Actor in a Play - ''Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams''
* 2009 [[Outer Critics Circle Award]] for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - ''Waiting For Godot''
* 2010 [[Drama Desk Award]] for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''The Addams Family''
* 2010 [[Outer Critics Circle Award]] for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - ''The Addams Family''
Also the winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards for [[Guys and Dolls]], [[Love! Valour! Compassion!]], [[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]], and [[The Producers (2005 film)|The Producers]]

===Other===
* 2002 [[GLAAD Media Awards|GLAAD Media Awards Vito Russo Award]]
* 2006 [[American Theatre Wing]] Honor for his commitment to and achievement in theatre
* 2007 [[The Trevor Project|The Trevor Project Hero Award]]<ref name="trevor">{{cite web| author= | title=Trevor NY Honoring Nathan Lane | url=http://www.thetrevorproject.org/staging/trevorny2007.html | publisher=The Trevor Project | year=2008 | accessdate=2008-06-09 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080607082055/http://www.thetrevorproject.org/staging/trevorny2007.html  |archivedate = 2008-06-07}}</ref>
* 2007 [[Human Rights Campaign|Human Rights Campaign Equality Award]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.nathanlane.com/News/ | work=[[Back Stage]] | title=Lane to Be Honored by Human Rights Campaign | date=30 January 2007| accessdate=2008-06-09 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080413233908/http://www.nathanlane.com/News/  |archivedate= 2008-04-13}}</ref>
* 2010 [[The drama league|The Drama League]] - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater
* 2010 National Corporate Theatre Fund - Theatre Artist Award

==Work==

===Television===
His television credits include ''[[One of the Boys (TV series)|One of the Boys]]'' with [[Mickey Rooney]] and [[Dana Carvey]], ''[[The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd]]'', the [[title role]] in ''[[The Man Who Came to Dinner]]'', broadcast live on P.B.S., and the voices of the title characters in the animated series ''[[Teacher's Pet (TV series)|Teacher's Pet]]'', ''[[Timon & Pumbaa (TV series)|Timon & Pumbaa]]'', and ''[[George and Martha]]''. He has also made guest appearances on ''[[Miami Vice]]'', ''[[Mad About You]]'', ''[[Sex and the City]]'', ''[[Frasier]]'', ''[[Curb Your Enthusiasm]]'', ''[[Absolutely Fabulous]]'', ''[[30 Rock]]'', as well as recurring characters on ''[[Modern Family]]'', and ''[[The Good Wife]]''.

He has hosted ''Saturday Night Live'', ''The Tony Awards'' (once as host for the 50th anniversary telecast, and three as co-host, to Glenn Close and Gregory Hines; Rosie O'Donnell; and Matthew Broderick respectively), and appeared on ''Great Performances'' (''Alice In Wonderland'', The Last Mile (TV play)|The Last Mile, and as host of the 30th anniversary telecast, A Celebration in Song). He has starred in two television films, ''The Boys Next Door (1996 film)|The Boys Next Door'' and ''Laughter on the 23rd Floor''. With the ''Boston Pops'', he performed a tribute concert of Danny Kay] material, as well as appearing in the ''Harry Connick Christmas Special''; ''Merry Christmas, George Bailey''; ''The Wizard of Oz in Concert''; and ''A Muppet Christmas: Letters to Santa''. His attempts at a regular series of his own, ''Encore! Encore!'' and ''Charlie Lawrence'', were ratings disappointments.

===Filmography===
* Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls (TV) (1981) as Stage Manager
* Ironweed (film)|Ironweed (1987) as Harold Allen
* The Lemon Sisters (1990) as Charlie Sorrell
* Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) as Baw, Waponi Advance Man
* He Said, She Said (1991) as Wally Thurman
* Frankie and Johnny (1991 film)|Frankie and Johnny]]'' (1991) as Tim
* Addams Family Values (1993) as Desk Sergeant
* Life with Mikey (1993) as Ed Chapman
* Jeffrey (film)|Jeffrey (1995) as Father Dan
* The Birdcage (1996) as Albert Goldman
* The Boys Next Door (1996 film)|The Boys Next Door (TV) (1996) as Norman Bulansky
* MouseHunt (film)|MouseHunt (1997) as Ernest "Ernie" Smuntz
* At First Sight (1999) as Phil
* Get Bruce! (1999) documentary, as himself
* Titan A.E. (2000) as Preed
* Love's Labours Lost (2000) as Costard
* Isn't She Great (2000) as Irving Mansfield
* Trixie (film)|Trixie (2000) as Kirk Stans
* Laughter on the 23rd Floor (TV) (2001) as Max Prince
* Nicholas Nickleby (2002 film)|Nicholas Nickleby (2002) as Vincent Crummles
* Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) as Mysterious Disco Man
* Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) as Richard Levy the Driven
* The Producers (2005 film)|The Producers (2005) as [[Max Bialystock]]
* Trumbo (2007) documentary, as himself
* Swing Vote (2008 film)|Swing Vote (2008) as Art Crumb
* The Nutcracker (2010) as Uncle Albert
* Mirror Mirror (film)|Mirror Mirror (2012) as Brighton
* The English Teacher (2012) as Mr. Kapinas

===Theater===
* A Midsummer Night's Dream (1978-Off Broadway) as Francis Flute
* Present Laughter (1982-Broadway) as Roland Maule
* Merlin (1983-Broadway) as Prince Fergus
* Love (1984-Off Broadway) as Harry Berlin
* She Stoops to Conquer (1984-Off Broadway) as Tony Lumpkin
* Measure for Measure (1985-Off Broadway) as Pompey
* Wind in the Willows (1985-Broadway) as Toad
* The Common Pursuit (1986-Off Broadway) as Nick Finchling
* Claptrap (1987-Off Broadway) as Harvey Wheatcraft
* Broadway Bound(1987-National Tour) as Stanley
* The Film Society (1988-Off Broadway) as Jonathan Balton
* In a Pig's Valise (1989-Off Broadway) as James Taxi
* The Lisbon Traviata (1989-Off Broadway) as Mendy
* Assassins (musical)|Assassins (1989-New York reading) as Sam Byck
* Bad Habits (play)|Bad Habits (1990-Off Broadway) Jason Pepper, M.D./Hugh Gumbs
* Some Americans Abroad (1990-Broadway) as Henry McNeil
* Lips Together, Teeth Apart (1991-Off Broadway) as Sam Truman
* On Borrowed Time (1991-Broadway) as Mr. Brink
* Guys and Dolls (1992-Broadway) as Nathan Detroit
* Laughter on the 23rd Floor (1993-Broadway) as Max Prince
* Love! Valour! Compassion! (1994-Off Broadway and Broadway) as Buzz Hauser
* A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1996-Broadway) as Prologus and Pseudolus
* Angela Lansbury: A Celebration (1996-Broadway benefit) as Host
* Mizlansky/Zilinsky or "Schmucks" (1998-Off Broadway) as Davis Mizlansky
* Do Re Mi (musical)|Do Re Mi (1999-Off Broadway) as Hubert Cram
* Bounce (musical)|Wise Guys (1999-New York workshop) as Addison Mizner
* The Frogs (2000-Library of Congress) as Dionysus
* The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000-Broadway) as Sheridan Whiteside
* The Producers (musical)|The Producers (2001-Broadway) as Max Bialystock
* The Play What I Wrote (2003-Broadway) as Mystery Guest Star
* Trumbo: Red White and Blacklisted (2003-Off Broadway) as Dalton Trumbo
* Butley (play)|Butley (2003-Huntington Theater, Boston) as Ben Butley
* The Frogs (2004-Broadway) as Dionysus
* The Producers (musical)|The Producers (2004-West End, London] as Max Bialystock
* Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams (2005-Off Broadway) as Lou Nuncle
* Catch Me If You Can (musical)|Catch Me If You Can (2005-New York reading) as Hanratty
* The Odd Couple (2005-Broadway) as Oscar Madison
* Catch Me If You Can (musical)|Catch Me If You Can (2006-New York Workshop) as Hanratty
* Butley (play)|Butley (2006-Broadway) as Ben Butley
* Catch Me If You Can (musical)|Catch Me If You Can (2007-New York reading) as Hanratty
* November (2008-Broadway) as Charles Smith
* Waiting for Godot (2009-Broadway) as Estragon
* The Addams Family (musical)|The Addams Family]]'' (2010-Broadway) as Gomez Addams
* The Iceman Cometh'' (2012-Chicago, Goodman Theatre) as Theodore "Hickey" Hickman<ref name="iceman">{{cite news| url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/165133-Nathan-Lane-Scales-a-Theatrical-Everest-in-Chicagos-The-Iceman-Cometh| title= Nathan Lane Scales a Theatrical Everest in Chicago's The Iceman Cometh| work=[[Playbill]]| publisher=playbill.com| author=Mervyn Rothstein| date=20 April 2012| accessdate=2012-06-27}}</ref>

===Voice===
* ''[[The Lion King]]'' (1994) as Timon
* ''[[The Lion King II: Simba's Pride]]'' (1998) as Timon
* Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little (1999) as Snowbell
* George and Martha (1999) as George
* Titan A.E. (2000) as Preed
* Stuart Little 2 (2002) as Snowbell
* ''[[The Lion King 1½]]'' (2004) as Timon
* Teacher's Pet (2004) as Spot AKA Scott Leadready II
* Gaturro (2010) as Rat Pit (English dub)
* Astro Boy (film)|Astro Boy (2009) as Hammegg

===Other===
* Presented Mike Birbiglia's (2008) Off-Broadway show ''Sleepwalk With Me''.
* Lane provided the voice of Tom Morrow, the Audio-Animatronic host of Disneyland's Innoventions attraction.

==References==
{{http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Lane}}

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The Lion King (game)

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[[Image:LionKingGame1.jpg|thumb|The Lion King video game]]
'''The Lion King''' is a video game based on the [[The Lion King|movie]]. The title was published by Virgin Interactive in 1994, and was released on SNES, NES, Game Boy, PC, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Amiga, Master System and Game Gear. (The NES and Master System versions of the game were never released in North America.) It followed [[Simba]]'s journey from a young carefree cub to the battle with his Uncle [[Scar]] as an adult.

==Gameplay==
[[Image:LionKingGame2.jpg|left|thumb|The Lion King gameplay on PC]]
The game is a side-scrolling platform game, with the controlled character having to leap, climb, run and descend from platform to platform. There is an exception during the level The Stampede, where Simba is running towards (or in the NES and Game Boy versions, running with the camera looking straight down on top of him) the camera dodging wildebeest and leaping over rocks.

In most versions of the game two bars appear on the HUD. To the left is the roar meter, which must be fully charged for Simba's roar to be effective. To the right is the health bar which decreases when Simba is hurt. At the bottom left of the screen is a counter showing how many lives Simba has remaining. You can gain extra lives by collecting sun shaped objects. Health can be restored by collecting bugs which come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some rare health-damaging bugs also exist.

The player controls Simba (first as a cub, then later as an adult) in the main levels and either Timon or Pumbaa in the bonus levels.

==Console Differences==
The sound and graphic quality of the game varied greatly due to the differing capabilities of the consoles. On the MS-DOS version, sound quality varied greatly depending on the sound hardware present on the PC and how the game is configured, as the MS-DOS version requires the installed sound card to be selected from a list using a separate utility that ships with the game, and required technical knowledge of the card's IRQ and DMA settings. The game supported most of the most popular soundcards available in the market at the time of its release, including Ad-Lib music, Disney Sound Source, the Gravis Ultrasound and SoundBlaster 16. However it would still fail to work correctly on certain Soundblaster clones, especially if the clone uses non-standard IRQ or DMA settings. The SNES and Genesis versions are similar, with the Genesis having more grainy sprites and background, and the SNES being a little slower than the Genesis one.

The Amiga version omitted the Can't Wait to be King level, the bonus levels and the cutscenes, presumably to save disk space as the media was presented on floppy disks. The music for some levels was also remixed slightly differently. However, the MS-DOS version was also shipped on 3 floppy disks, but included the missing levels, and has the exact same music as the Super Nintendo version on supported hardware.

The NES version omitted content even further, with only the cub Simba levels present and the removal of the short Death Tag piece of music that plays when Simba dies. The level music continues on instead. Levels were also shortened considerably.

The Windows 3.1 version relied on the WinG graphics engine, but a series of Compaq Presarios weren't tested with WinG, which caused the game to crash while loading. This led Microsoft to create the more stable engine DirectX, used to this day.

== External links ==
* [http://games.softpedia.com/get/Freeware-Games/Lion-King.shtml Download Lion King 1.0] from Softpedia (Windows)

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Kingdom Hearts II

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'''Kingdom Hearts II''' featured the Pride Lands (プライド・ランド, Puraido Rando?), a savanna world based on Disney's thirty-second animated feature, ''[[The Lion King]]''. It was originally considered for inclusion in the first Kingdom Hearts but the game's engine could not correctly handle a quadripedal animal as the player, so it was moved to Kingdom Hearts II. After the death of the previous king, [[Mufasa]], his deceitful younger brother and killer, [[Scar]] took the throne. Since then, the Pridelands have seen a steady decline in living conditions, due to his poor rule. While in the Pridelands, Sora is transformed into a lion cub, Donald becomes a hornbill bird and Goofy takes the body of a tortoise.

==Plot==
The Pridelands are dominated by a large central savannah area which branches off in three directions. To the north is Pride Rock, home of the lions and the seat of the world's political power. The area southwest of the savannah is where outcasts from Pride Rock, such as the hyenas, live. The skeletons of several large elephants earns this area its nickname, the Elephant Graveyard. Southeast of the savannah are the Wastelands, an arid desert of little life. Beyond the Wastelands, however, is a lush oasis.

Sora and his friends arrive in a desolate area of the Pridelands. Traveling here, they fight off a group of Heartless and save a lioness named [[Nala]]. She explains that under the rule of the new king, [[Scar]], the quality of living has dropped drastically. After an unfortunate encounter with Scar and Pete, Sora is forced to flee [[Pride Rock]] with Nala. An idle comment by Nala leads to her revelation that [[Simba]], the son of the previous King [[Mufasa]] the brother that [[Scar]] murdered to become King, is still alive. Traveling to an oasis, Sora is reunited with his former comrade. When approached about the prospect of being the king of Pridelands, he is less than thrilled. That night, his father Mufasa appears to him in a vision and commands him to take his place in the Circle of Life. Emboldened, he joins Sora and returns to Pride Rock to confront Scar, who reveals that ''he'' killed [[Mufasa]], not [[Simba]]. He and Scar duel while Sora takes care of Scar's hyena lackeys. At the peak of [[Pride Rock]], Simba deals a finishing blow but Scar's dark heart transforms him into a Heartless. After a gruesome battle, Simba and Sora emerge victorious and Simba ascends the throne to take his father's place.

When Sora and company return, all is not well. It seems that Simba is plagued with doubt and haunted by mysterious ghosts resembling Scar. Sora encourages Simba to follow his own path, rather than trying to be his father. Rafiki, the king's advisor, gives Simba some ominous words and suggests he confront the hyenas at the [[Elephant Graveyard]]. After defeating them, Scar's ghost appears and Simba's resolve crumbles. Sora finds him at the oasis, disheartened. Through Sora's goading, Simba manages to defeat the ghost and regains his strength. Unfortunately, a large number of Scar ghosts coalesce into the powerful Groundshaker Heartless. Through the strength of their hearts, Simba and Sora defeat it, restoring peace to the Pridelands.

Simba (シンバ, Shinba?) is a lion who resides in the Pridelands. He is the son of [[Mufasa]], a former king of the Pridelands. His father was killed during a stampede caused by Simba's uncle, [[Mufasa]]'s wicked younger brother, [[Scar]], and Simba ran away from his home, believing his father's death was his fault. At that time, he met Timon and Pumbaa and became friends with them. With Sora's and Mufasa's help, he confronted and defeated Scar who had since become king. Thus, he became the new, rightful ruler of the Pride Lands. Besides his appearance in Kingdom Hearts II, he was also in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories as a summonable ally. In Kingdom Hearts II, Simba can perform an earthquaking-scream attack with Sora by his side.

Sora (ソラ, Sora?) has his share of concerns, but overall, he manages to keep an upbeat attitude. He seems simple-minded at times but he has a strong sense of justice. He lives for the simple pleasures of life, enjoying things like sunsets and ice cream and loves his friends more than anything else. He'll even force himself to the limit to protect them from harm. Sora has always been very open with his emotions. He was the one who was chosen by the Keyblade to battle the Heartless. It was Sora who defeated Xehanort's Heartless (who called himself Ansem), ending his plan to shroud all worlds in darkness. However, Sora continued his journey, seeking Riku and the King, who were sealed behind the door to darkness. This journey took him to Castle Oblivion, when he thought that he was reunited with a friend named Naminé, but he was actually being used by Organization XIII. During Kingdom Hearts II, he searches for and eventually finds Riku and the King, and defeats Organization XIII.

Nala (ナラ, Nara?) is a female lion and a childhood friend of Simba's. Later on, the two are reunited in the jungle after Sora revealed to her that Simba was still alive. Nala is the mother of her and Simba's unborn child.

Mufasa (ムファサ, Mufasa?) was the former leader of the Pridelands. He also was the father of [[Simba]] but was killed during a wildebeest stampede caused by his brother [[Scar]]'s minions.

A ruthless lion and Mufasa's brother, Scar (スカー, Sukā?) controls a pack of hyenas who are his servants. In order to usurp the throne of the Pridelands, he killed Mufasa by causing a stampede. He also made an alliance with Pete in order to stop Simba and Sora from returning. He was defeated, but dark spectres resembling him later returned to prey on Simba's hesitance.

Shenzi, Banzai and Ed are the three most prominent hyenas who work for Scar, in the hope that they will get plenty of food while he is king of the Pridelands. They were the cause of the wildebeest stampede that killed Mufasa and were ordered to kill Simba. However, the lion cub escaped into the desert through a thorn bush before they could get him. The hyenas took it for granted that Simba would die in the desert.

Rafiki (ラフィキ, Rafiki?) is a wise old mandrill and advisor to the king of the Pridelands. He is also the one who judges young lions to see if they are worthy to become king. He eventually turns Simba back to his rightful path as king of the Pridelands.

Goofy (グーフィー, Gūfī?) is the captain of the Royal Knights of Disney Castle and a soldier who despises weapons, instead preferring a shield to use against his enemies. Under the king’s orders, he accompanies Donald on the quest to find the key. He is an easygoing, but clumsy knight whose endearing charm evokes smiles even in the worst of times. Although he seems not as bright as Sora or Donald, he can see things that others miss. In Kingdom Hearts 2, he is able to fuse with Sora for Sora's Valor Form, and later, along with Donald, his Master and Final Forms.

Donald Duck (ドナルドダック, Donarudo Dakku?) is the court wizard of Disney Castle and a loyal servant to King Mickey. He is a short-tempered, powerful magician on a quest to find King Mickey Mouse In Kingdom Hearts, he embarks on a journey to carry out the missing king’s orders to follow the Keyblade wielder. Donald finds a letter from the King explaining his departure. Donald Duck sets out with Goofy to find and assist the King in the battle against the Heartless. He is a feisty, impatient magician whose antics are a real highlight of Sora's story. Donald is one of Sora's two companions who go with him to every world.

This version of Donald, like the protagonist, Sora, undergoes several transformations, including an octopus style merman, an African bird with his coloring and head, and an armored virtual rendition. In the world "Halloween Town", it has been said that Donald takes the form of a mummy due to the numerous bandages he is wrapped in, but closer inspection will reveal that Donald is actually invisible in that world, and the bandages are used to show where he is. This can be proven by close inspection of his midriff (which appears black when looking from the front, but is really the player looking into the inside of the bandages around his lower body), and his right elbow, which when viewed properly will show to be invisible. In Kingdom Hearts 2, he is able to fuse with Sora for Sora's Wisdom form, and later, along with Goofy, his Master and Final Forms.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Pete (ピート, Pīto?) is one of the main villains Sora and his friends have to deal with. He was originally a Captain from the Disney Castle world, referring to Mickey as the "boat boy king", but was banished to another dimension for his evil ways. However, he is freed by Maleficent and vows to help her conquer the worlds, or as he says, "have her help me take over".

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==Gameplay==

[[File:KHII_pic.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Screenshot]]

The game play is a little different from the rest of the game. It still uses the same controls, but instead of attacking the enemy's on the ground, most of the enemy's are in the air. Sora's jump is a great deal bigger then it is through the other levels. You also get an ability called 'Dash' that you can use to cover greater distances or run faster. You can use Simba for some finishing attacks, mainly, especially throughout the first visit to the world. Simba can be an especially great help for the final boss of the realm, which he can often stun the boss, so you can climb up it's back and deal your blows.

Nathan Lane

2012-09-17T07:41:07Z

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{{Infobox person
| image = NathanLane2.JPG
| birth_name= Joseph Lane
| imagesize = 150px
| caption = Lane at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony, Los Angeles, November 2005
| birth_name Nathan William Thomas Martin Lane NOT = Joseph Nathan Lane
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1956|2|3}}
| birth_place = [[Jersey City, New Jersey]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| occupation = Actor, singer, writer
| years_active = 1975–present
| awards = Tony Award, [[Daytime Emmy Award|Emmy Award]], SAG Award, Drama Desk Award, Olivier Award, Obie Award
}}
'''Nathan Lane''' (born February 3, 1956)<ref name="EB">{{cite encyclopedia | year = | title = Nathan Lane| url = http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/761425/Nathan-Lane | work= [[Encyclopædia Britannica]] | publisher = }}</ref> is an American actor of stage and screen. He is best known for his roles as Mendy in ''[[The Lisbon Traviata]]'', Albert in ''[[The Birdcage]]'', [[Max Bialystock]] in the musical ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]'', Ernie Smuntz in ''[[MouseHunt (film)|MouseHunt]]'', Nathan Detroit in ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]'', Pseudolus in ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'', and his voice work in ''[[The Lion King]]'' and ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''. In 2006, he received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]], and in 2008, he was inducted into the [[American Theatre Hall of Fame]].

==Early life==
Lane was born '''Joseph Lane''' in [[Jersey City, New Jersey]], the son of [[Irish American]] [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]]
parents.<ref name=NLGBB/><ref>{{Cite news |first=Tom |last=Tugend |title=In Search of Nathan Lane's 'Jewish' Roots |url=http://www.jewishaz.com/issues/story.mv?051230+search |work=[[Jewish News of Greater Phoenix]] |publisher=jewishaz.com |volume=58 |issue=14 |date=30 December 2005 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref> He was named after his uncle, a [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] priest.<ref name=guardian>{{cite news|first=David |last=Smith |title=Bring on the clown |url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1345473,00.html |work=[[The Observer]] |date=7 November 2004 |accessdate=2012-06-27 |publisher=guardian.co.uk}}</ref> His father, Daniel, was a truck driver and an aspiring tenor who died from alcoholism when Lane was eleven; his mother, Nora, was a housewife and secretary who suffered from [[bipolar disorder|manic-depression]], and died in 2000.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Bruce |last=Vilanch |title=Citizen Lane - Actor Nathan Lane |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-53729227.html |work=[[The Advocate]] |publisher=Highbeam.com |date=2 February 1999 |accessdate=2012-06-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nathan Lane Biography |url=http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800018675/bio |publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]] |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nathan Lane Biography |url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/97/Nathan-Lane.html |work=Film Reference |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref> He has two brothers, Robert and Daniel. Lane attended Roman Catholic schools in [[Jersey City]], including Jesuit-run [[St. Peter's Preparatory High School]], where he was selected Best Actor in 1974.

==Career==

===1970s–1980s===
His brother Dan accompanied him to what was supposed to be his first day at [[Saint Joseph's University|St. Joseph's College]] in Philadelphia, where he had received a drama scholarship. When they arrived, they learned he still couldn't cover enough of the expenses for him to stay without taking out another student loan, so he decided to go back home. "I remember him saying to me, 'College is for people who don't know what they want to do,'" Dan Lane recalled. Because there already was a Joseph Lane registered with [[Actors Equity]], he changed his name to Nathan after the character [[Nathan Detroit]] from the musical ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]''. He moved to [[New York City]] where, after a long struggle, his career began to take off, first with some brief success in the world of stand-up comedy with partner, Patrick Stack, and later with [[Off-Broadway]] productions at [[Second Stage Theatre]], the [[Roundabout Theatre Company|Roundabout Theatre]], the [[Manhattan Theatre Club]], and his 1982 [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] debut in a revival of [[Noël Coward]]'s ''[[Present Laughter]]'' as Roland Maule ([[Drama Desk Award|Drama Desk]] nomination) with [[George C. Scott]], [[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]], [[Dana Ivey]], and [[Christine Lahti]].

His second Broadway appearance was in the 1983 musical ''[[Merlin (musical)|Merlin]]'', starring [[Chita Rivera]] and magician [[Doug Henning]]. This was followed by ''[[Wind in the Willows (musical)|Wind in the Willows]]'' as [[Mr. Toad]], ''Some Americans Abroad'' at [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts|Lincoln Center]], and the national tour of Neil Simon's ''[[Broadway Bound]]''.

=== 1990s ===
In 1991, Lane starred with George C. Scott again in a revival of Paul Osborne's ''[[On Borrowed Time]]'' at the [[Circle in the Square Theatre]] on Broadway.

In 1992, he starred in the hit revival of ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]'', receiving his first [[Tony Award|Tony]] nomination, as well as Drama Desk and [[Outer Critics Circle Award]]s, playing the character who lent him his name, opposite [[Peter Gallagher]] and [[Faith Prince]].

His professional association with his close friend the [[playwright]] [[Terrence McNally]] includes roles in ''[[The Lisbon Traviata]]'' (Drama Desk and [[Lucille Lortel]] Awards), ''[[Bad Habits (play)|Bad Habits]]'', ''[[Lips Together, Teeth Apart]]'', ''[[Love! Valour! Compassion!]]'' ([[Obie Award|Obie]], Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards), ''Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams'' (Drama Desk nomination), The Last Mile on PBS Great Performances, and the film version of [[Frankie and Johnny (1991 film)|Frankie and Johnny]]. The early 1990s began a stretch of successful Broadway shows for Lane. In 1993, he portrayed [[Sid Caesar]]-like Max Prince in [[Neil Simon]]'s ''[[Laughter on the 23rd Floor]]'', inspired by Simon's early career writing sketches for ''[[Your Show of Shows]]''. In 1996, he starred in the revival of ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'', for which he won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards.

His association with Sondheim began with the workshop of ''[[Assassins (musical)|Assassins]]'', and after ''Forum'' he appeared with [[Victor Garber]] in the workshop of ''Wise Guys'' (later retitled ''[[Road Show (musical)|Road Show]]''). Their collaboration continued when he revised the original book for and starred in the Broadway debut of the composer's ''[[The Frogs (musical)|The Frogs]]'' at Lincoln Center in 2004. He also sang a song written especially for him by Sondheim in the film ''[[The Birdcage]]'', for which he received his first [[Golden Globe]] nomination.

In addition to the McNally plays, Lane has appeared in numerous other Off Broadway productions, including ''Love'' (the musical version of [[Murray Schisgal]]'s ''[[Luv (play)|Luv]]''), ''[[Measure for Measure]]'' directed by [[Joseph Papp]] in Central Park, for which he received the St. Clair Bayfield Award, ''The Common Pursuit'', ''The Film Society'', ''Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks'', ''In a Pig's Valise'', ''Trumbo'', ''[[She Stoops to Conquer]]'', ''[[The Merry Wives of Windsor]]'' and ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]''. In fact, in 1992 he won an [[Obie Award]] for Sustained Excellence of Performance. He also appeared at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in ''[[The School for Scandal]]'' and John Guare's ''Moon Over Miami''.

In 1994 Lane voiced Timon in Disney's animated movie The Lion King

Lane performed in 1995's ''[[The Wizard of Oz in Concert]]'' at Lincoln Center to benefit the [[Children's Defense Fund]]. The performance was originally broadcast on Turner Network Television (TNT), and issued on CD and video in 1996.

=== 2000s ===
Lane won his second Tony Award for his portrayal of [[Max Bialystock]] in the musical version of [[Mel Brooks]]'s ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]'', as well as Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. He later replaced [[Richard Dreyfuss]] in the role in 2004 at [[London]]'s [[Theatre Royal Drury Lane]] at the last minute, and went on to win the [[Olivier Award]] as Best Actor in a Musical. He recreated his performance for the film version, for which he received his second [[Golden Globe Award|Golden Globe]] nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

Lane has performed two roles originated by [[Zero Mostel]], Pseudolus in ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'' and Max Bialystock in ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]''. He declined the role of Tevye in the 2004 Broadway revival of ''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' because he didn't want to be seen as always following in Mostel's footsteps. Coincidentally, both of Lane's Tony Awards were for Mostel's roles.

In 2000, he starred in the Roundabout revival of ''[[The Man Who Came to Dinner]]'' as Sheridan Whiteside, with [[Jean Smart]] and Harriet Harris. Prior to that he starred in the [[Encores!]] production of ''[[Do Re Mi (musical)|Do Re Mi]]''.

In 2005, Lane rejoined his ''Producers'' co-star Matthew Broderick for a successful limited run of ''[[The Odd Couple]]''.<ref name="odd">{{cite news| author=Ben Brantley| url=http://theater.nytimes.com/2005/10/28/theater/reviews/28odd.html| title=Theater Review- ''The Odd Couple''| date=28 October 2005| work=[[The New York Times]]| accessdate=2012-06-27| publisher=NYTimes.com}}</ref> In 2006, he took on a primarily dramatic role in a revival of [[Simon Gray]]'s ''[[Butley (play)|Butley]]'', having played the role to great success at The Huntington Theater in Boston in 2004. He and Broderick were awarded adjacent stars on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in a joint ceremony on January 9, 2006. They were also immortalized as Max and Leo at [[Madame Tussauds|Madame Tussauds Wax Museum]]. He then played the President of the United States in the new [[David Mamet]] political satire, ''[[November (play)|November]]'', directed by [[Joe Mantello]], followed by the critically acclaimed revival of ''[[Waiting for Godot]]'' as Estragon (Outer Critics Circle nomination)<ref name="frey">{{Cite news|last=Frey |first=Hillary |title=Broadway Bows Down to Power Dames Fonda, Sarandon, Lansbury |url=http://www.observer.com/2009/broadway-bows-down-power-dames-fonda-sarandon-lansbury |work=[[The New York Observer]]|date=3 March 2009 |accessdate=2012-06-27 |publisher=observer.com}}</ref> with Bill Irwin as Vladimir. He next starred in the musical version of ''[[The Addams Family (musical)|The Addams Family]]'' as Gomez (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations). In 2008, he was inducted into the [[American Theatre Hall of Fame]].

=== 2010s ===

Lane committed to starring in a revival of the [[Eugene O'Neill]] play [[The Iceman Cometh]] at Chicago's [[Goodman Theatre]]. Lane assumed the role of Hickey, with [[Brian Dennehy]] playing the role of Larry Slade. The production was directed by the Artistic Director of the Goodman Theatre [[Robert Falls]]. It received rave reviews, and became the most successful show in the history of the Goodman.

==Personal life==
A reporter once asked Lane if he was gay; he replied, "I'm 40, single and work a lot in the musical theater. You do the math." When he told his mother he was gay, she replied, "I'd rather you were dead,"<ref name=NLGBB>{{cite news |last =Dezell |first= Maureen |title=Nathan Lane goes beyond Broadway |url=http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2003/10/19/nathan_lane_goes_beyond_broadway/ |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |publisher=boston.com |date=19 October 2003 |accessdate=2009-04-01}}</ref> to which he replied, "I knew you'd understand." Lane, who [[coming out|came out]] publicly after the death of [[Matthew Shepard]], has been a long-time board member of and fundraiser for [[Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS]], and has been honored by the [[Human Rights Campaign]], [[Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation]], and [[The Trevor Project]] for his work in the [[LGBT]] community.

Lane resides in [[New York City]] with his long-time partner, producer Devlin Elliott. He has maintained close friendships with [[Matthew Broderick]], [[Mel Brooks]], and [[Ernie Sabella]].

==Awards and nominations==

===Television===
He has received three Daytime Emmy nominations for ''[[George and Martha]]'', ''[[Timon & Pumbaa (TV series)|Timon and Pumbaa]]'' and ''[[Teacher's Pet (TV series)|Teacher's Pet]]'', and won two [[Daytime Emmy Award]]s, in 1995 for Disney's ''[[Timon & Pumbaa (TV series)|Timon and Pumbaa]]'' and in 2000 for Disney's ''[[Teacher's Pet (TV series)|Teacher's Pet]]''. He has also received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for guest appearances on ''[[Frasier]]'', ''[[Mad About You]]'' and ''[[Modern Family]]''. In 1999, he won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series.

===Film===
* 1997 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast - ''The Birdcage''
* 1996 American Comedy Award for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture - ''The Birdcage''
* 2002 National Board of Review Award for Best Ensemble Performance - ''Nicholas Nickleby''
;Nominations
* 1996 American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture - Jeffrey
* 1997 MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo - ''The Birdcage''
* 1997 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy - ''The Birdcage''
* 1997 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - ''The Birdcage''
* 2006 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - ''The Producers''

===Theatre===
* 1986 [[St. Clair Bayfield Award]] for Shakespearean Performance - ''Measure for Measure''
* 1990 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play, [[Lucille Lortel Award]], Los Angeles Critics Circle Award - ''The Lisbon Traviata''
* 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''Guys and Dolls''
* 1992 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance
* 1995 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - ''Love! Valour! Compassion!''
* 1995 Obie Award for Ensemble Acting - ''Love! Valour! Compassion!''
* 1996 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum''
* 1996 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical - ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum''
* 2001 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''The Producers''
* 2001 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical - ''The Producers''
* 2005 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical - ''The Producers''
;Nominations
* 1983 [[Drama Desk Award]] for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - ''Present Laughter''
* 1990 [[Outer Critics Circle Award]] for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - "The Lisbon Traviata"
* 1992 [[Tony Award]] for Best Performance by a [[Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical|Leading Actor in a Musical]] - ''Guys and Dolls''
* 2006 [[Drama Desk Award]] for Outstanding Actor in a Play - ''Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams''
* 2009 [[Outer Critics Circle Award]] for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - ''Waiting For Godot''
* 2010 [[Drama Desk Award]] for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''The Addams Family''
* 2010 [[Outer Critics Circle Award]] for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - ''The Addams Family''
Also the winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards for [[Guys and Dolls]], [[Love! Valour! Compassion!]], [[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]], and [[The Producers (2005 film)|The Producers]]

===Other===
* 2002 [[GLAAD Media Awards|GLAAD Media Awards Vito Russo Award]]
* 2006 [[American Theatre Wing]] Honor for his commitment to and achievement in theatre
* 2007 [[The Trevor Project|The Trevor Project Hero Award]]<ref name="trevor">{{cite web| author= | title=Trevor NY Honoring Nathan Lane | url=http://www.thetrevorproject.org/staging/trevorny2007.html | publisher=The Trevor Project | year=2008 | accessdate=2008-06-09 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080607082055/http://www.thetrevorproject.org/staging/trevorny2007.html  |archivedate = 2008-06-07}}</ref>
* 2007 [[Human Rights Campaign|Human Rights Campaign Equality Award]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.nathanlane.com/News/ | work=[[Back Stage]] | title=Lane to Be Honored by Human Rights Campaign | date=30 January 2007| accessdate=2008-06-09 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080413233908/http://www.nathanlane.com/News/  |archivedate= 2008-04-13}}</ref>
* 2010 [[The drama league|The Drama League]] - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater
* 2010 National Corporate Theatre Fund - Theatre Artist Award

==Work==

===Television===
His television credits include ''[[One of the Boys (TV series)|One of the Boys]]'' with [[Mickey Rooney]] and [[Dana Carvey]], ''[[The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd]]'', the [[title role]] in ''[[The Man Who Came to Dinner]]'', broadcast live on P.B.S., and the voices of the title characters in the animated series ''[[Teacher's Pet (TV series)|Teacher's Pet]]'', ''[[Timon & Pumbaa (TV series)|Timon & Pumbaa]]'', and ''[[George and Martha]]''. He has also made guest appearances on ''[[Miami Vice]]'', ''[[Mad About You]]'', ''[[Sex and the City]]'', ''[[Frasier]]'', ''[[Curb Your Enthusiasm]]'', ''[[Absolutely Fabulous]]'', ''[[30 Rock]]'', as well as recurring characters on ''[[Modern Family]]'', and ''[[The Good Wife]]''.

He has hosted ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', ''[[The Tony Awards]]'' (once as host for the 50th anniversary telecast, and three as co-host, to Glenn Close and Gregory Hines; Rosie O'Donnell; and Matthew Broderick respectively), and appeared on ''[[Great Performances]]'' (''[[Alice In Wonderland]]'', [[The Last Mile (TV play)|The Last Mile]], and as host of the 30th anniversary telecast, [[A Celebration in Song]]). He has starred in two television films, ''[[The Boys Next Door (1996 film)|The Boys Next Door]]'' and ''[[Laughter on the 23rd Floor]]''. With the ''[[Boston Pops]]'', he performed a tribute concert of [[Danny Kaye]] material, as well as appearing in the ''Harry Connick Christmas Special''; ''Merry Christmas, George Bailey''; ''[[The Wizard of Oz in Concert]]''; and ''[[A Muppet Christmas: Letters to Santa]]''. His attempts at a regular series of his own, ''[[Encore! Encore!]]'' and ''Charlie Lawrence'', were ratings disappointments.

===Filmography===
* ''[[Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls]]'' (TV) (1981) as Stage Manager
* ''[[Ironweed (film)|Ironweed]]'' (1987) as Harold Allen
* ''[[The Lemon Sisters]]'' (1990) as Charlie Sorrell
* ''[[Joe Versus the Volcano]]'' (1990) as Baw, Waponi Advance Man
* ''[[He Said, She Said]]'' (1991) as Wally Thurman
* ''[[Frankie and Johnny (1991 film)|Frankie and Johnny]]'' (1991) as Tim
* ''[[Addams Family Values]]'' (1993) as Desk Sergeant
* ''[[Life with Mikey]]'' (1993) as Ed Chapman
* ''[[Jeffrey (film)|Jeffrey]]'' (1995) as Father Dan
* ''[[The Birdcage]]'' (1996) as Albert Goldman
* ''[[The Boys Next Door (1996 film)|The Boys Next Door]]'' (TV) (1996) as Norman Bulansky
* ''[[MouseHunt (film)|MouseHunt]]'' (1997) as Ernest "Ernie" Smuntz
* ''[[At First Sight]]'' (1999) as Phil
* ''[[Get Bruce!]]'' (1999) documentary, as himself
* ''[[Titan A.E.]]'' (2000) as Preed
* ''[[Love's Labours Lost]]'' (2000) as Costard
* ''[[Isn't She Great]]'' (2000) as Irving Mansfield
* ''[[Trixie (film)|Trixie]]'' (2000) as Kirk Stans
* ''[[Laughter on the 23rd Floor]]'' (TV) (2001) as Max Prince
* ''[[Nicholas Nickleby (2002 film)|Nicholas Nickleby]]'' (2002) as Vincent Crummles
* ''[[Austin Powers in Goldmember]]'' (2002) as Mysterious Disco Man
* ''[[Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!]]'' (2004) as Richard Levy the Driven
* ''[[The Producers (2005 film)|The Producers]]'' (2005) as [[Max Bialystock]]
* ''[[Trumbo]]'' (2007) documentary, as himself
* ''[[Swing Vote (2008 film)|Swing Vote]]'' (2008) as Art Crumb
* ''[[The Nutcracker]]'' (2010) as Uncle Albert
* ''[[Mirror Mirror (film)|Mirror Mirror]]'' (2012) as Brighton
* ''[[The English Teacher]]'' (2012) as Mr. Kapinas

===Theater===
* ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'' (1978-Off Broadway) as Francis Flute
* ''[[Present Laughter]]'' (1982-Broadway) as Roland Maule
* ''[[Merlin]]'' (1983-Broadway) as Prince Fergus
* ''[[Love]]'' (1984-Off Broadway) as Harry Berlin
* ''[[She Stoops to Conquer]]'' (1984-Off Broadway) as Tony Lumpkin
* ''[[Measure for Measure]]'' (1985-Off Broadway) as Pompey
* ''[[Wind in the Willows]]'' (1985-Broadway) as Toad
* ''[[The Common Pursuit]]'' (1986-Off Broadway) as Nick Finchling
* ''Claptrap'' (1987-Off Broadway) as Harvey Wheatcraft
* ''[[Broadway Bound]]'' (1987-National Tour) as Stanley
* ''The Film Society'' (1988-Off Broadway) as Jonathan Balton
* ''In a Pig's Valise'' (1989-Off Broadway) as James Taxi
* ''[[The Lisbon Traviata]]'' (1989-Off Broadway) as Mendy
* ''[[Assassins (musical)|Assassins]]'' (1989-New York reading) as Sam Byck
* ''[[Bad Habits (play)|Bad Habits]]'' (1990-Off Broadway) Jason Pepper, M.D./Hugh Gumbs
* ''Some Americans Abroad'' (1990-Broadway) as Henry McNeil
* ''[[Lips Together, Teeth Apart]]'' (1991-Off Broadway) as Sam Truman
* ''[[On Borrowed Time]]'' (1991-Broadway) as Mr. Brink
* ''[[Guys and Dolls]]'' (1992-Broadway) as Nathan Detroit
* ''[[Laughter on the 23rd Floor]]'' (1993-Broadway) as Max Prince
* ''[[Love! Valour! Compassion!]]'' (1994-Off Broadway and Broadway) as Buzz Hauser
* ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'' (1996-Broadway) as Prologus and Pseudolus
* ''Angela Lansbury: A Celebration'' (1996-Broadway benefit) as Host
* ''Mizlansky/Zilinsky or "Schmucks"'' (1998-Off Broadway) as Davis Mizlansky
* ''[[Do Re Mi (musical)|Do Re Mi]]'' (1999-Off Broadway) as Hubert Cram
* ''[[Bounce (musical)|Wise Guys]]'' (1999-New York workshop) as Addison Mizner
* ''[[The Frogs]]'' (2000-Library of Congress) as Dionysus
* ''[[The Man Who Came to Dinner]]'' (2000-Broadway) as Sheridan Whiteside
* ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]'' (2001-Broadway) as Max Bialystock
* ''[[The Play What I Wrote]]'' (2003-Broadway) as Mystery Guest Star
* ''Trumbo: Red White and Blacklisted'' (2003-Off Broadway) as Dalton Trumbo
* ''[[Butley (play)|Butley]]'' (2003-Huntington Theater, Boston) as Ben Butley
* ''[[The Frogs]]'' (2004-Broadway) as Dionysus
* ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]'' (2004-West End, London] as Max Bialystock
* ''Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams'' (2005-Off Broadway) as Lou Nuncle
* ''[[Catch Me If You Can (musical)|Catch Me If You Can]]'' (2005-New York reading) as Hanratty
* ''[[The Odd Couple]]'' (2005-Broadway) as Oscar Madison
* ''[[Catch Me If You Can (musical)|Catch Me If You Can]]'' (2006-New York Workshop) as Hanratty
* ''[[Butley (play)|Butley]]'' (2006-Broadway) as Ben Butley
* ''[[Catch Me If You Can (musical)|Catch Me If You Can]]'' (2007-New York reading) as Hanratty
* ''November'' (2008-Broadway) as Charles Smith
* ''[[Waiting for Godot]]'' (2009-Broadway) as Estragon
* ''[[The Addams Family (musical)|The Addams Family]]'' (2010-Broadway) as Gomez Addams
* ''[[The Iceman Cometh]]'' (2012-Chicago, [[Goodman Theatre]]) as Theodore "Hickey" Hickman<ref name="iceman">{{cite news| url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/165133-Nathan-Lane-Scales-a-Theatrical-Everest-in-Chicagos-The-Iceman-Cometh| title= Nathan Lane Scales a Theatrical Everest in Chicago's The Iceman Cometh| work=[[Playbill]]| publisher=playbill.com| author=Mervyn Rothstein| date=20 April 2012| accessdate=2012-06-27}}</ref>

===Voice===
* ''[[The Lion King]]'' (1994) as Timon
* ''[[The Lion King II: Simba's Pride]]'' (1998) as Timon
* ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]'' (1999) as Snowbell
* ''[[George and Martha]]'' (1999) as George
* ''[[Titan A.E.]]'' (2000) as Preed
* ''[[Stuart Little 2]]'' (2002) as Snowbell
* ''[[The Lion King 1½]]'' (2004) as Timon
* ''[[Teacher's Pet (2004 film)|Teacher's Pet]]'' (2004) as Spot AKA Scott Leadready II
* ''[[Gaturro (film)|Gaturro]]'' (2010) as Rat Pit (English dub)
* ''[[Astro Boy (film)|Astro Boy]]'' (2009) as Hammegg

===Other===
* Presented [[Mike Birbiglia]]'s (2008) [[Off-Broadway]] show ''Sleepwalk With Me''.
* Lane provided the voice of [[Innoventions (Disneyland)|Tom Morrow]], the [[Audio-Animatronic]] host of [[Disneyland]]'s [[Innoventions (Disneyland)|Innoventions]] attraction.

Nathan Lane

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Ouraion: copy and paste from wikipedia :P

{{For|the Wisconsin politician|Nathan E. Lane}}
{{Infobox person
| image = http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/NathanLane2.JPG/150px-NathanLane2.JPG
| birth_name= Joseph Lane
| imagesize = 150px
| caption = Lane at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony, Los Angeles, November 2005
| birth_name Nathan William Thomas Martin Lane NOT = Joseph Nathan Lane
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1956|2|3}}
| birth_place = [[Jersey City, New Jersey]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| occupation = Actor, singer, writer
| years_active = 1975–present
| awards = Tony Award, [[Daytime Emmy Award|Emmy Award]], SAG Award, Drama Desk Award, Olivier Award, Obie Award
}}
'''Nathan Lane''' (born February 3, 1956)<ref name="EB">{{cite encyclopedia | year = | title = Nathan Lane| url = http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/761425/Nathan-Lane | work= [[Encyclopædia Britannica]] | publisher = }}</ref> is an American actor of stage and screen. He is best known for his roles as Mendy in ''[[The Lisbon Traviata]]'', Albert in ''[[The Birdcage]]'', [[Max Bialystock]] in the musical ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]'', Ernie Smuntz in ''[[MouseHunt (film)|MouseHunt]]'', Nathan Detroit in ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]'', Pseudolus in ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'', and his voice work in ''[[The Lion King]]'' and ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''. In 2006, he received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]], and in 2008, he was inducted into the [[American Theatre Hall of Fame]].

==Early life==
Lane was born '''Joseph Lane''' in [[Jersey City, New Jersey]], the son of [[Irish American]] [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]]
parents.<ref name=NLGBB/><ref>{{Cite news |first=Tom |last=Tugend |title=In Search of Nathan Lane's 'Jewish' Roots |url=http://www.jewishaz.com/issues/story.mv?051230+search |work=[[Jewish News of Greater Phoenix]] |publisher=jewishaz.com |volume=58 |issue=14 |date=30 December 2005 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref> He was named after his uncle, a [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] priest.<ref name=guardian>{{cite news|first=David |last=Smith |title=Bring on the clown |url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1345473,00.html |work=[[The Observer]] |date=7 November 2004 |accessdate=2012-06-27 |publisher=guardian.co.uk}}</ref> His father, Daniel, was a truck driver and an aspiring tenor who died from alcoholism when Lane was eleven; his mother, Nora, was a housewife and secretary who suffered from [[bipolar disorder|manic-depression]], and died in 2000.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Bruce |last=Vilanch |title=Citizen Lane - Actor Nathan Lane |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-53729227.html |work=[[The Advocate]] |publisher=Highbeam.com |date=2 February 1999 |accessdate=2012-06-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nathan Lane Biography |url=http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800018675/bio |publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]] |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nathan Lane Biography |url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/97/Nathan-Lane.html |work=Film Reference |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref> He has two brothers, Robert and Daniel. Lane attended Roman Catholic schools in [[Jersey City]], including Jesuit-run [[St. Peter's Preparatory High School]], where he was selected Best Actor in 1974.

==Career==

===1970s–1980s===
His brother Dan accompanied him to what was supposed to be his first day at [[Saint Joseph's University|St. Joseph's College]] in Philadelphia, where he had received a drama scholarship. When they arrived, they learned he still couldn't cover enough of the expenses for him to stay without taking out another student loan, so he decided to go back home. "I remember him saying to me, 'College is for people who don't know what they want to do,'" Dan Lane recalled. Because there already was a Joseph Lane registered with [[Actors Equity]], he changed his name to Nathan after the character [[Nathan Detroit]] from the musical ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]''. He moved to [[New York City]] where, after a long struggle, his career began to take off, first with some brief success in the world of stand-up comedy with partner, Patrick Stack, and later with [[Off-Broadway]] productions at [[Second Stage Theatre]], the [[Roundabout Theatre Company|Roundabout Theatre]], the [[Manhattan Theatre Club]], and his 1982 [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] debut in a revival of [[Noël Coward]]'s ''[[Present Laughter]]'' as Roland Maule ([[Drama Desk Award|Drama Desk]] nomination) with [[George C. Scott]], [[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]], [[Dana Ivey]], and [[Christine Lahti]].

His second Broadway appearance was in the 1983 musical ''[[Merlin (musical)|Merlin]]'', starring [[Chita Rivera]] and magician [[Doug Henning]]. This was followed by ''[[Wind in the Willows (musical)|Wind in the Willows]]'' as [[Mr. Toad]], ''Some Americans Abroad'' at [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts|Lincoln Center]], and the national tour of Neil Simon's ''[[Broadway Bound]]''.

=== 1990s ===
In 1991, Lane starred with George C. Scott again in a revival of Paul Osborne's ''[[On Borrowed Time]]'' at the [[Circle in the Square Theatre]] on Broadway.

In 1992, he starred in the hit revival of ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]'', receiving his first [[Tony Award|Tony]] nomination, as well as Drama Desk and [[Outer Critics Circle Award]]s, playing the character who lent him his name, opposite [[Peter Gallagher]] and [[Faith Prince]].

His professional association with his close friend the [[playwright]] [[Terrence McNally]] includes roles in ''[[The Lisbon Traviata]]'' (Drama Desk and [[Lucille Lortel]] Awards), ''[[Bad Habits (play)|Bad Habits]]'', ''[[Lips Together, Teeth Apart]]'', ''[[Love! Valour! Compassion!]]'' ([[Obie Award|Obie]], Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards), ''Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams'' (Drama Desk nomination), The Last Mile on PBS Great Performances, and the film version of [[Frankie and Johnny (1991 film)|Frankie and Johnny]]. The early 1990s began a stretch of successful Broadway shows for Lane. In 1993, he portrayed [[Sid Caesar]]-like Max Prince in [[Neil Simon]]'s ''[[Laughter on the 23rd Floor]]'', inspired by Simon's early career writing sketches for ''[[Your Show of Shows]]''. In 1996, he starred in the revival of ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'', for which he won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards.

His association with Sondheim began with the workshop of ''[[Assassins (musical)|Assassins]]'', and after ''Forum'' he appeared with [[Victor Garber]] in the workshop of ''Wise Guys'' (later retitled ''[[Road Show (musical)|Road Show]]''). Their collaboration continued when he revised the original book for and starred in the Broadway debut of the composer's ''[[The Frogs (musical)|The Frogs]]'' at Lincoln Center in 2004. He also sang a song written especially for him by Sondheim in the film ''[[The Birdcage]]'', for which he received his first [[Golden Globe]] nomination.

In addition to the McNally plays, Lane has appeared in numerous other Off Broadway productions, including ''Love'' (the musical version of [[Murray Schisgal]]'s ''[[Luv (play)|Luv]]''), ''[[Measure for Measure]]'' directed by [[Joseph Papp]] in Central Park, for which he received the St. Clair Bayfield Award, ''The Common Pursuit'', ''The Film Society'', ''Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks'', ''In a Pig's Valise'', ''Trumbo'', ''[[She Stoops to Conquer]]'', ''[[The Merry Wives of Windsor]]'' and ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]''. In fact, in 1992 he won an [[Obie Award]] for Sustained Excellence of Performance. He also appeared at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in ''[[The School for Scandal]]'' and John Guare's ''Moon Over Miami''.

In 1994 Lane voiced Timon in Disney's animated movie The Lion King

Lane performed in 1995's ''[[The Wizard of Oz in Concert]]'' at Lincoln Center to benefit the [[Children's Defense Fund]]. The performance was originally broadcast on Turner Network Television (TNT), and issued on CD and video in 1996.

=== 2000s ===
Lane won his second Tony Award for his portrayal of [[Max Bialystock]] in the musical version of [[Mel Brooks]]'s ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]'', as well as Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. He later replaced [[Richard Dreyfuss]] in the role in 2004 at [[London]]'s [[Theatre Royal Drury Lane]] at the last minute, and went on to win the [[Olivier Award]] as Best Actor in a Musical. He recreated his performance for the film version, for which he received his second [[Golden Globe Award|Golden Globe]] nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

Lane has performed two roles originated by [[Zero Mostel]], Pseudolus in ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'' and Max Bialystock in ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]''. He declined the role of Tevye in the 2004 Broadway revival of ''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' because he didn't want to be seen as always following in Mostel's footsteps. Coincidentally, both of Lane's Tony Awards were for Mostel's roles.

In 2000, he starred in the Roundabout revival of ''[[The Man Who Came to Dinner]]'' as Sheridan Whiteside, with [[Jean Smart]] and Harriet Harris. Prior to that he starred in the [[Encores!]] production of ''[[Do Re Mi (musical)|Do Re Mi]]''.

In 2005, Lane rejoined his ''Producers'' co-star Matthew Broderick for a successful limited run of ''[[The Odd Couple]]''.<ref name="odd">{{cite news| author=Ben Brantley| url=http://theater.nytimes.com/2005/10/28/theater/reviews/28odd.html| title=Theater Review- ''The Odd Couple''| date=28 October 2005| work=[[The New York Times]]| accessdate=2012-06-27| publisher=NYTimes.com}}</ref> In 2006, he took on a primarily dramatic role in a revival of [[Simon Gray]]'s ''[[Butley (play)|Butley]]'', having played the role to great success at The Huntington Theater in Boston in 2004. He and Broderick were awarded adjacent stars on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in a joint ceremony on January 9, 2006. They were also immortalized as Max and Leo at [[Madame Tussauds|Madame Tussauds Wax Museum]]. He then played the President of the United States in the new [[David Mamet]] political satire, ''[[November (play)|November]]'', directed by [[Joe Mantello]], followed by the critically acclaimed revival of ''[[Waiting for Godot]]'' as Estragon (Outer Critics Circle nomination)<ref name="frey">{{Cite news|last=Frey |first=Hillary |title=Broadway Bows Down to Power Dames Fonda, Sarandon, Lansbury |url=http://www.observer.com/2009/broadway-bows-down-power-dames-fonda-sarandon-lansbury |work=[[The New York Observer]]|date=3 March 2009 |accessdate=2012-06-27 |publisher=observer.com}}</ref> with Bill Irwin as Vladimir. He next starred in the musical version of ''[[The Addams Family (musical)|The Addams Family]]'' as Gomez (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations). In 2008, he was inducted into the [[American Theatre Hall of Fame]].

=== 2010s ===

Lane committed to starring in a revival of the [[Eugene O'Neill]] play [[The Iceman Cometh]] at Chicago's [[Goodman Theatre]]. Lane assumed the role of Hickey, with [[Brian Dennehy]] playing the role of Larry Slade. The production was directed by the Artistic Director of the Goodman Theatre [[Robert Falls]]. It received rave reviews, and became the most successful show in the history of the Goodman.

==Personal life==
A reporter once asked Lane if he was gay; he replied, "I'm 40, single and work a lot in the musical theater. You do the math." When he told his mother he was gay, she replied, "I'd rather you were dead,"<ref name=NLGBB>{{cite news |last =Dezell |first= Maureen |title=Nathan Lane goes beyond Broadway |url=http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2003/10/19/nathan_lane_goes_beyond_broadway/ |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |publisher=boston.com |date=19 October 2003 |accessdate=2009-04-01}}</ref> to which he replied, "I knew you'd understand." Lane, who [[coming out|came out]] publicly after the death of [[Matthew Shepard]], has been a long-time board member of and fundraiser for [[Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS]], and has been honored by the [[Human Rights Campaign]], [[Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation]], and [[The Trevor Project]] for his work in the [[LGBT]] community.

Lane resides in [[New York City]] with his long-time partner, producer Devlin Elliott. He has maintained close friendships with [[Matthew Broderick]], [[Mel Brooks]], and [[Ernie Sabella]].

==Awards and nominations==

===Television===
He has received three Daytime Emmy nominations for ''[[George and Martha]]'', ''[[Timon & Pumbaa (TV series)|Timon and Pumbaa]]'' and ''[[Teacher's Pet (TV series)|Teacher's Pet]]'', and won two [[Daytime Emmy Award]]s, in 1995 for Disney's ''[[Timon & Pumbaa (TV series)|Timon and Pumbaa]]'' and in 2000 for Disney's ''[[Teacher's Pet (TV series)|Teacher's Pet]]''. He has also received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for guest appearances on ''[[Frasier]]'', ''[[Mad About You]]'' and ''[[Modern Family]]''. In 1999, he won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series.

===Film===
* 1997 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast - ''The Birdcage''
* 1996 American Comedy Award for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture - ''The Birdcage''
* 2002 National Board of Review Award for Best Ensemble Performance - ''Nicholas Nickleby''
;Nominations
* 1996 American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture - Jeffrey
* 1997 MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo - ''The Birdcage''
* 1997 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy - ''The Birdcage''
* 1997 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - ''The Birdcage''
* 2006 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - ''The Producers''

===Theatre===
* 1986 [[St. Clair Bayfield Award]] for Shakespearean Performance - ''Measure for Measure''
* 1990 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play, [[Lucille Lortel Award]], Los Angeles Critics Circle Award - ''The Lisbon Traviata''
* 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''Guys and Dolls''
* 1992 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance
* 1995 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - ''Love! Valour! Compassion!''
* 1995 Obie Award for Ensemble Acting - ''Love! Valour! Compassion!''
* 1996 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum''
* 1996 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical - ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum''
* 2001 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''The Producers''
* 2001 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical - ''The Producers''
* 2005 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical - ''The Producers''
;Nominations
* 1983 [[Drama Desk Award]] for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - ''Present Laughter''
* 1990 [[Outer Critics Circle Award]] for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - "The Lisbon Traviata"
* 1992 [[Tony Award]] for Best Performance by a [[Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical|Leading Actor in a Musical]] - ''Guys and Dolls''
* 2006 [[Drama Desk Award]] for Outstanding Actor in a Play - ''Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams''
* 2009 [[Outer Critics Circle Award]] for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - ''Waiting For Godot''
* 2010 [[Drama Desk Award]] for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - ''The Addams Family''
* 2010 [[Outer Critics Circle Award]] for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - ''The Addams Family''
Also the winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards for [[Guys and Dolls]], [[Love! Valour! Compassion!]], [[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]], and [[The Producers (2005 film)|The Producers]]

===Other===
* 2002 [[GLAAD Media Awards|GLAAD Media Awards Vito Russo Award]]
* 2006 [[American Theatre Wing]] Honor for his commitment to and achievement in theatre
* 2007 [[The Trevor Project|The Trevor Project Hero Award]]<ref name="trevor">{{cite web| author= | title=Trevor NY Honoring Nathan Lane | url=http://www.thetrevorproject.org/staging/trevorny2007.html | publisher=The Trevor Project | year=2008 | accessdate=2008-06-09 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080607082055/http://www.thetrevorproject.org/staging/trevorny2007.html  |archivedate = 2008-06-07}}</ref>
* 2007 [[Human Rights Campaign|Human Rights Campaign Equality Award]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.nathanlane.com/News/ | work=[[Back Stage]] | title=Lane to Be Honored by Human Rights Campaign | date=30 January 2007| accessdate=2008-06-09 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080413233908/http://www.nathanlane.com/News/  |archivedate= 2008-04-13}}</ref>
* 2010 [[The drama league|The Drama League]] - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater
* 2010 National Corporate Theatre Fund - Theatre Artist Award

==Work==

===Television===
His television credits include ''[[One of the Boys (TV series)|One of the Boys]]'' with [[Mickey Rooney]] and [[Dana Carvey]], ''[[The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd]]'', the [[title role]] in ''[[The Man Who Came to Dinner]]'', broadcast live on P.B.S., and the voices of the title characters in the animated series ''[[Teacher's Pet (TV series)|Teacher's Pet]]'', ''[[Timon & Pumbaa (TV series)|Timon & Pumbaa]]'', and ''[[George and Martha]]''. He has also made guest appearances on ''[[Miami Vice]]'', ''[[Mad About You]]'', ''[[Sex and the City]]'', ''[[Frasier]]'', ''[[Curb Your Enthusiasm]]'', ''[[Absolutely Fabulous]]'', ''[[30 Rock]]'', as well as recurring characters on ''[[Modern Family]]'', and ''[[The Good Wife]]''.

He has hosted ''Saturday Night Live'', ''The Tony Awards'' (once as host for the 50th anniversary telecast, and three as co-host, to Glenn Close and Gregory Hines; Rosie O'Donnell; and Matthew Broderick respectively), and appeared on ''Great Performances'' (''Alice In Wonderland'', The Last Mile (TV play)|The Last Mile, and as host of the 30th anniversary telecast, A Celebration in Song). He has starred in two television films, ''The Boys Next Door (1996 film)|The Boys Next Door'' and ''Laughter on the 23rd Floor''. With the ''Boston Pops'', he performed a tribute concert of Danny Kay] material, as well as appearing in the ''Harry Connick Christmas Special''; ''Merry Christmas, George Bailey''; ''The Wizard of Oz in Concert''; and ''A Muppet Christmas: Letters to Santa''. His attempts at a regular series of his own, ''Encore! Encore!'' and ''Charlie Lawrence'', were ratings disappointments.

===Filmography===
* Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls (TV) (1981) as Stage Manager
* Ironweed (film)|Ironweed (1987) as Harold Allen
* The Lemon Sisters (1990) as Charlie Sorrell
* Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) as Baw, Waponi Advance Man
* He Said, She Said (1991) as Wally Thurman
* Frankie and Johnny (1991 film)|Frankie and Johnny]]'' (1991) as Tim
* Addams Family Values (1993) as Desk Sergeant
* Life with Mikey (1993) as Ed Chapman
* Jeffrey (film)|Jeffrey (1995) as Father Dan
* The Birdcage (1996) as Albert Goldman
* The Boys Next Door (1996 film)|The Boys Next Door (TV) (1996) as Norman Bulansky
* MouseHunt (film)|MouseHunt (1997) as Ernest "Ernie" Smuntz
* At First Sight (1999) as Phil
* Get Bruce! (1999) documentary, as himself
* Titan A.E. (2000) as Preed
* Love's Labours Lost (2000) as Costard
* Isn't She Great (2000) as Irving Mansfield
* Trixie (film)|Trixie (2000) as Kirk Stans
* Laughter on the 23rd Floor (TV) (2001) as Max Prince
* Nicholas Nickleby (2002 film)|Nicholas Nickleby (2002) as Vincent Crummles
* Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) as Mysterious Disco Man
* Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) as Richard Levy the Driven
* The Producers (2005 film)|The Producers (2005) as [[Max Bialystock]]
* Trumbo (2007) documentary, as himself
* Swing Vote (2008 film)|Swing Vote (2008) as Art Crumb
* The Nutcracker (2010) as Uncle Albert
* Mirror Mirror (film)|Mirror Mirror (2012) as Brighton
* The English Teacher (2012) as Mr. Kapinas

===Theater===
* A Midsummer Night's Dream (1978-Off Broadway) as Francis Flute
* Present Laughter (1982-Broadway) as Roland Maule
* Merlin (1983-Broadway) as Prince Fergus
* Love (1984-Off Broadway) as Harry Berlin
* She Stoops to Conquer (1984-Off Broadway) as Tony Lumpkin
* Measure for Measure (1985-Off Broadway) as Pompey
* Wind in the Willows (1985-Broadway) as Toad
* The Common Pursuit (1986-Off Broadway) as Nick Finchling
* Claptrap (1987-Off Broadway) as Harvey Wheatcraft
* Broadway Bound(1987-National Tour) as Stanley
* The Film Society (1988-Off Broadway) as Jonathan Balton
* In a Pig's Valise (1989-Off Broadway) as James Taxi
* The Lisbon Traviata (1989-Off Broadway) as Mendy
* Assassins (musical)|Assassins (1989-New York reading) as Sam Byck
* Bad Habits (play)|Bad Habits (1990-Off Broadway) Jason Pepper, M.D./Hugh Gumbs
* Some Americans Abroad (1990-Broadway) as Henry McNeil
* Lips Together, Teeth Apart (1991-Off Broadway) as Sam Truman
* On Borrowed Time (1991-Broadway) as Mr. Brink
* Guys and Dolls (1992-Broadway) as Nathan Detroit
* Laughter on the 23rd Floor (1993-Broadway) as Max Prince
* Love! Valour! Compassion! (1994-Off Broadway and Broadway) as Buzz Hauser
* A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1996-Broadway) as Prologus and Pseudolus
* Angela Lansbury: A Celebration (1996-Broadway benefit) as Host
* Mizlansky/Zilinsky or "Schmucks" (1998-Off Broadway) as Davis Mizlansky
* Do Re Mi (musical)|Do Re Mi (1999-Off Broadway) as Hubert Cram
* Bounce (musical)|Wise Guys (1999-New York workshop) as Addison Mizner
* The Frogs (2000-Library of Congress) as Dionysus
* The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000-Broadway) as Sheridan Whiteside
* The Producers (musical)|The Producers (2001-Broadway) as Max Bialystock
* The Play What I Wrote (2003-Broadway) as Mystery Guest Star
* Trumbo: Red White and Blacklisted (2003-Off Broadway) as Dalton Trumbo
* Butley (play)|Butley (2003-Huntington Theater, Boston) as Ben Butley
* The Frogs (2004-Broadway) as Dionysus
* The Producers (musical)|The Producers (2004-West End, London] as Max Bialystock
* Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams (2005-Off Broadway) as Lou Nuncle
* Catch Me If You Can (musical)|Catch Me If You Can (2005-New York reading) as Hanratty
* The Odd Couple (2005-Broadway) as Oscar Madison
* Catch Me If You Can (musical)|Catch Me If You Can (2006-New York Workshop) as Hanratty
* Butley (play)|Butley (2006-Broadway) as Ben Butley
* Catch Me If You Can (musical)|Catch Me If You Can (2007-New York reading) as Hanratty
* November (2008-Broadway) as Charles Smith
* Waiting for Godot (2009-Broadway) as Estragon
* The Addams Family (musical)|The Addams Family]]'' (2010-Broadway) as Gomez Addams
* The Iceman Cometh'' (2012-Chicago, Goodman Theatre) as Theodore "Hickey" Hickman<ref name="iceman">{{cite news| url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/165133-Nathan-Lane-Scales-a-Theatrical-Everest-in-Chicagos-The-Iceman-Cometh| title= Nathan Lane Scales a Theatrical Everest in Chicago's The Iceman Cometh| work=[[Playbill]]| publisher=playbill.com| author=Mervyn Rothstein| date=20 April 2012| accessdate=2012-06-27}}</ref>

===Voice===
* ''[[The Lion King]]'' (1994) as Timon
* ''[[The Lion King II: Simba's Pride]]'' (1998) as Timon
* Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little (1999) as Snowbell
* George and Martha (1999) as George
* Titan A.E. (2000) as Preed
* Stuart Little 2 (2002) as Snowbell
* ''[[The Lion King 1½]]'' (2004) as Timon
* Teacher's Pet (2004) as Spot AKA Scott Leadready II
* Gaturro (2010) as Rat Pit (English dub)
* Astro Boy (film)|Astro Boy (2009) as Hammegg

===Other===
* Presented Mike Birbiglia's (2008) Off-Broadway show ''Sleepwalk With Me''.
* Lane provided the voice of Tom Morrow, the Audio-Animatronic host of Disneyland's Innoventions attraction.

==References==
{{http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Lane}}