Byron Lane is a multifaceted creative force, with a diverse range of talents and accomplishments that showcase his versatility and innovative spirit. As an author, he has written his debut novel, A Star Is Bored, a humorous and poignant tale about a celebrity assistant navigating the challenges of working for a eccentric and hilarious movie star, inspired by his own experiences as an assistant to the beloved actress Carrie Fisher.
Lane's novel has received widespread critical acclaim, with features in prominent publications such as Entertainment Weekly, OK Magazine, and People Magazine, which praised his writing as "Funny, dishy, deeply affectionate... the force is with him."
In addition to his work as an author, Lane is also a skilled playwright and screenwriter. He co-wrote and starred in the play Tilda Swinton Answers An Ad On Craigslist, a comedy that has enjoyed sold-out runs in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, and Edinburgh Fringe, earning rave reviews from critics such as The Guardian, British Theatre, and Broadway World, which described the play as "Hysterical... Lane has written a brilliant tour de force."
Lane has also made a name for himself in the digital realm, writing and co-starring in the award-winning web series Last Will and Testicle, which tells the story of his own testicular cancer diagnosis and was praised by Cosmopolitan Magazine as "fearless." The series screened at festivals around the world and was named "New York Television Festival Pilots to Put on Your Radar" by NBC Out.
Furthermore, Lane has written and co-starred in a feature film called Herpes Boy, starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, which won Best Comedy at Comic Con and an Audience Award at Austin Film Festival. He has also written and produced a trailer for a series called Gay Divorce, which was a finalist in Project Greenlight's See Yourself contest.
Prior to his career in the entertainment industry, Lane worked as a TV News journalist, earning a regional Emmy Award for his work. Born and raised in New Orleans, Lane currently resides in Los Angeles with his boyfriend, best-selling author Steven Rowley, and their rescue dog, Tilda.
