People always think I’m Jewish and changed my last name from Rabinowitz.
Meaning of the quote
Nathan Lane, an American actor, says that people often assume he's Jewish and that he changed his last name from Rabinowitz. This means that even though his name doesn't sound typically Jewish, people often believe he is of Jewish descent and that he changed his original last name to something more common. The quote suggests that there are often assumptions made about someone's background or identity based on their name, even if those assumptions are not accurate.
About Nathan Lane
Nathan Lane is an acclaimed American actor who has had an extensive career on stage and screen since 1975, winning numerous awards including three Tony Awards. He is known for his comedic and dramatic roles, and has been praised as “the greatest stage entertainer of the decade” by The New York Times.
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