Lane Napper Biography: Movies, Awards, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Lane Napper is an Actor, Choreographer, Dialogue Coach, and Acting Instructor who rose to prominence through his role as Lane Alexander, the guidance counselor at Hollywood Arts High School in Nickelodeon’s “Victorious.”

Beyond acting, Napper has established himself as a choreographer, dialogue coach, and acting instructor, contributing to various television productions and mentoring aspiring performers.

Profile

• Full name: Lane Napper
• Date of birth: June 22, 1967
• Age: 58 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Alexandria, Virginia, United States
• State of origin: Virginia
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, Choreographer, Dialogue Coach, Acting Instructor
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
• Parents: Leonard Napper (father), Eva Hayes Allen (mother)
• Siblings: Four brothers—Lander Napper, Lennie Napper, Carl Napper, and Kartez Napper—and one sister, Sonjia Napper
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Multiracial
• Net worth: $5 million  

Early Life and Education

Currently at the age of 58, Lane Napper was born on June 22, 1967, in Alexandria, Virginia. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Woodbridge, Virginia.

He is the son of Leonard Napper and Eva Hayes Allen and has four brothers—Lander, Lennie, Carl, and Kartez—and one sister, Sonjia.   After graduating high school, Napper developed an interest in the arts.  

He began dancing at Ann Boyles School of the Arts and later at Terry’s School of Dance. To afford classes, he cleaned studios and worked the front desk in exchange for lessons. On weekends, he traveled to Washington, D.C., to take acting classes.  

Personal Life

Lane Napper maintains a private personal life. As of 2025, he is single and has not publicly disclosed any information regarding a spouse or children.  

Career

Lane Napper began his career in the entertainment industry as a dancer and choreographer. He made his acting debut in 1997 with a role as a tap dancer on “Cosby.” Over the years, he has appeared in various television shows, including “For Your Love,” “Nikki,” “The Drew Carey Show,” and “Drake & Josh.”

His most notable role is that of Lane Alexander in “Victorious,” where he portrayed the school’s guidance counselor. In addition to acting, Napper has an extensive background in choreography and dialogue coaching.

He has worked on several Nickelodeon shows, including “All That,” “Drake & Josh,” “Zoey 101,” “iCarly,” and “Victorious,” contributing as a choreographer and dialogue coach. Napper also teaches acting workshops across the United States, training students ranging from beginners to advanced performers.  

Awards

• 2022 Nominee: Best Musical/Dance Film – “Saturday Night” (Choreography)
• Choreographer of the Year: Enginuity Film Awards for “Carnival Kid”

Net Worth

Lane Napper’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million, primarily earned from his acting, coaching, and choreographic work.  

Social Media

• Instagram: @reallanenapper
• X: @LaneNapper

Filmography

• Cosby
• For Your Love
• Nikki
• The Drew Carey Show
• Drake & Josh
• iCarly
• Victorious
• Big Time Rush
• Consensus Reality
• Saturday Night