John Lithgow
Biography
John Arthur Lithgow, born on October 19, 1945, is a celebrated American actor renowned for his versatility across theater and film. His educational journey took him through Harvard University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, laying the groundwork for his illustrious career. Lithgow's impressive accolades include six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for prestigious honors such as two Academy Awards and a British Academy Film Award.
Lithgow's Broadway triumphs include winning Tony Awards for Best Featured Actor in a Play for *The Changing Room* in 1972 and Best Actor in a Musical for *Sweet Smell of Success* in 2002. He gained fame on television as Dick Solomon in *3rd Rock from the Sun*, earning three Emmys for his performance. His film credits feature notable roles in *The World According to Garp*, *Terms of Endearment*, and *Interstellar*. Lithgow continues to captivate audiences with his performances in projects like *The Crown* and *Killers of the Flower Moon*.
Filmography
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Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic
2026 • Self
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
2021 • Philip Drummond
The Accountant (2016)
2016 • Lamar Blackburn
Pet Sematary (2019)
2019 • Jud Crandall
Interstellar
2014 • Donald
Redwood Curtain
1995 • Laird Riordan
The Big Fix
1978 • Sam Sebastian
The Campaign
2012 • Glen Motch
Homegrown
1998 • Malcolm / Robert Stockman
A Good Man in Africa
1994 • Arthur Fanshawe, British High Commissioner
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
2000 • Jean-Claude (voice)
Beatriz at Dinner
2017 • Doug Strutt
Mesmerized
1985 • Oliver Thompson
The Tomorrow Man
2019 • Ed Hemsler
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983 • Valentine
Silent Fall
1994 • Dr. Rene Harlinger
Resting Place
1986 • Maj. Kendall Laird
Daddy's Home 2
2017 • Don
Cabrini
2024 • Mayor Gould
Conclave
2024 • Tremblay
Raising Cain
1992 • Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Johnny Skidmarks
1998 • Sergeant Larry Skovik