Nathan Lane Overview

Born Joe Lane in Jersey City, New Jersey, Nathan Lane took his stage name from Nathan Detroit, the character he played to great acclaim in the 1992 Broadway version of Guys and Dolls. Lane made his film debut in 1987's Ironweed, and he spent the rest of the 1980s and early 1990s playing supporting roles in films such as Joe vs. the Volcano (1990), Frankie and Johnny (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993). During this time, his stage career was thriving; in addition to his celebrated turn in Guys... See All