Nathan Lane

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Nathan Lane born?Joseph Lane on February 3, 1956
2. What was Nathan Lane's job?Off-Broadway production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in 1978
3. What is the key film role?Voice of Timon in 'The Lion King' (1994)
4. What is the distinguished collaboration?Long-standing creative partnership with playwright Terrence McNally
5. Who is Nathan Lane?Nathan Lane is a talented actor who loves to make people laugh and cry with his performances on stage and in movies.
6. What famous character did he voice in The Lion King?He voiced Timon, the funny meerkat, in Disney’s 1994 animated film The Lion King.

Off-Broadway: Theatrical productions in New York City outside the main Broadway district, often characterized by smaller venues and experimental work.
Tony Award: A highly prestigious award presented annually to recognize excellence in live Broadway theater productions and performances.
Primetime Emmy Award: An award presented by the Television Academy to recognize excellence in American primetime television programming.
Playwright: An individual who writes plays for theatrical performance.