Nathan Lane Marks Second Oscar(r) Show Appearance

Beverly Hills, CA - Actor Nathan Lane will make his second Oscar show appearance as a presenter 
at the 74th Academy Awards, producer Laura Ziskin announced today.

Lane's film credits include "The Birdcage," with Robin Williams.  He also has lent his voice 
to numerous animated films including "The Lion King," "Stuart Little" and "Titan A.E."

Lane, who presented at the 68th Academy Awards, currently is working on "Stuart Little 2" and 
"Nicholas Nickleby."  He also is finishing up his year-long, Tony Award-winning run on Broadway 
in "The Producers."

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2001 will be presented on Sunday, March 24, 
at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland and televised live by the ABC Television Network 
beginning at 5:30 p.m. PST.  A half-hour arrival segment will precede the presentation 
ceremony at 5 p.m. 

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