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DOB: February 3, 1956.

Background: Born Joseph Lane in New Jersey, Nathan Lane is an acclaimed stage and screen veteran.

Filmography: Lane is best known for his work on and off Broadway, in countless productions such as "The Lisbon Traviata" (1990), "Guys and Dolls (1992), "Love! Valour! Compassion!" (1995), "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (1996), "The Producers" (2001), "Waiting For Godot" (2009) and "The Addams Family" (2010). Lane is also known for his starring roles in "The Birdcage" (1996) and film adaptation of the Broadway classic "The Producers" (2005). As well as countless appearances on television series including "Mad About You," "Sex and the City," "Frasier," "30 Rock" and as the imitable Pepper Saltzman in "Modern Family."

Emmy Awards:

Best Comedy Guest Actor Nominations
"Modern Family" (2011) - episode "Boys' Night"; lost to Justin Timberlake ("Saturday Night Live")
"Mad About You" (1998); lost to Mel Brooks ("Mad About You")
"Frasier" (1995); lost to Carl Reiner ("Mad About You")

Tony Awards: Wins - Best Actor in a Musical ("The Producers," 2001); Best Actor in a Musical ("A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," 1996)

Best Actor in a Musical Nomination
"Guys and Dolls" (1992); lost to Gregory Hines ("Jelly's Last Jam")

SAG Awards: Win - Best Film Ensemble ("The Birdcage," 1996)

Best Film Supporting Actor Nomination
"The Birdcage" (1996); lost to Cuba Gooding, Jr. ("Jerry Maguire")

Golden Globes:

Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor Nominations
"The Producers" (2005); lost to Joaquin Phoenix ("Walk the Line")
"The Birdcage" (1996); lost to Tom Cruise ("Jerry Maguire")