What ethnicity is Nathan Lane?

Lane’s parents were Catholics, and all of his grandparents were Irish immigrants. He was named after his uncle, a Jesuit priest.

What is Nathan Lane’s real name?

Nathan Lane

When did Nathan Lane change his name?

Trivia (29) Hosted the 1996 Tony Awards telecast and co-hosted them in 1995 (with Glenn Close and Gregory Hines), 2000 (with Rosie O’Donnell), and 2001 (with Matthew Broderick). Born Joseph Lane, he had to change his first name in order to join Actors Equity because there was already another actor named Joseph Lane.

What high school did Nathan Lane attend?

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.