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John Lithgow

Bio: John Arthur Lithgow (born October 19, 1945) is an American actor. Prolific in films, television and on stage, Lithgow is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Tony Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards and four Grammy Awards
Born: Fri, Oct 19 1945
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, USA
John Lithgow is 79 years old
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Poster of Spellbound
Spellbound
John Lithgow was
79 in Spellbound
as 'Minister Bolinar (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 22 2024
Poster of Conclave
Conclave
John Lithgow was
79 in Conclave
as 'Joseph Tremblay'.
Fri, Oct 25 2024
Poster of The Rule of Jenny Pen
The Rule of Jenny Pen
John Lithgow was
78 in The Rule of Jenny Pen
Thu, Sep 19 2024
Poster of Art Happens Here with John Lithgow
Art Happens Here with John Lithgow
John Lithgow was
78 in Art Happens Here with John Lithgow
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 26 2024
Poster of Cabrini
Cabrini
John Lithgow was
78 in Cabrini
as 'Mayor Gould'.
Thu, Mar 07 2024
Poster of Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
John Lithgow was
78 in Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 21 2023
Poster of Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon
John Lithgow was
77 in Killers of the Flower Moon
as 'Prosecutor Peter Leaward'.
Wed, Oct 18 2023
Poster of Sharper
Sharper
John Lithgow was
77 in Sharper
as 'Richard Hobbes'.
Fri, Feb 10 2023
Poster of Chez Bob
Chez Bob
John Lithgow was
77 in Chez Bob
Thu, Dec 15 2022
Poster of The Bubble
The Bubble
John Lithgow was
76 in The Bubble
as 'Tom the Studio Chairman'.
Fri, Mar 25 2022
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
John Lithgow was
76 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
as 'Philip Drummond'.
Tue, Dec 07 2021
Poster of Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
John Lithgow was
75 in Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
as 'Sir Isaac Newton (voice)'.
Fri, May 07 2021
Poster of Myths and Hymns
Myths and Hymns
John Lithgow was
75 in Myths and Hymns
Wed, Jan 13 2021
Poster of Give My Regards to Broadway
Give My Regards to Broadway
John Lithgow was
74 in Give My Regards to Broadway
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 16 2020
Poster of Bombshell
Bombshell
John Lithgow was
74 in Bombshell
as 'Roger Ailes'.
Fri, Dec 13 2019
Poster of On Broadway
On Broadway
John Lithgow was
73 in On Broadway
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
John Lithgow was
73 in The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
as 'President Donald J. Trump'.
Mon, Jun 24 2019
Poster of The Tomorrow Man
The Tomorrow Man
John Lithgow was
73 in The Tomorrow Man
as 'Ed Hemsler'.
Wed, May 22 2019
Poster of Pet Sematary
Pet Sematary
John Lithgow was
73 in Pet Sematary
as 'Jud Crandall'.
Thu, Apr 04 2019
Poster of Late Night
Late Night
John Lithgow was
73 in Late Night
as 'Walter Lovell'.
Fri, Jan 25 2019
Poster of Pet Sematary: The Tale of Timmy Baterman
Pet Sematary: The Tale of Timmy Baterman
John Lithgow was
73 in Pet Sematary: The Tale of Timmy Baterman
as 'Jud Crandall'.
Tue, Nov 13 2018
Poster of Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
John Lithgow was
72 in Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 06 2018
Poster of Pitch Perfect 3
Pitch Perfect 3
John Lithgow was
72 in Pitch Perfect 3
as 'Fergus'.
Wed, Dec 20 2017
Poster of Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation
John Lithgow was
72 in Broadway: The Next Generation
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of Daddy's Home 2
Daddy's Home 2
John Lithgow was
72 in Daddy's Home 2
as 'Don'.
Thu, Nov 09 2017
Poster of The Pulitzer At 100
The Pulitzer At 100
John Lithgow was
71 in The Pulitzer At 100
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of Beatriz at Dinner
Beatriz at Dinner
John Lithgow was
71 in Beatriz at Dinner
as 'Doug Strutt'.
Fri, Jun 09 2017
Poster of Hickory Dickory Doc
Hickory Dickory Doc
John Lithgow was
71 in Hickory Dickory Doc
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 30 2017
Poster of They All Saw a Cat
They All Saw a Cat
John Lithgow was
71 in They All Saw a Cat
Sun, Jan 01 2017
Poster of Miss Sloane
Miss Sloane
John Lithgow was
71 in Miss Sloane
as 'Senator Ronald Sperling'.
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of The Accountant
The Accountant
John Lithgow was
70 in The Accountant
as 'Lamar Blackburn'.
Thu, Oct 13 2016
Poster of Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
John Lithgow was
70 in Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
as 'Self - Performer'.
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
John Lithgow was
70 in Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Apr 05 2016
Poster of Best of Enemies
Best of Enemies
John Lithgow was
69 in Best of Enemies
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 31 2015
Poster of Lord John
Lord John
John Lithgow was
69 in Lord John
Mon, Jul 20 2015
Poster of Inside 'Interstellar'
Inside 'Interstellar'
John Lithgow was
69 in Inside 'Interstellar'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 31 2015
Poster of Projections of America
Projections of America
John Lithgow was
69 in Projections of America
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 10 2015
Poster of 9 Kisses
9 Kisses
John Lithgow was
69 in 9 Kisses
as 'Man in Club'.
Thu, Dec 11 2014
Poster of Interstellar
Interstellar
John Lithgow was
69 in Interstellar
as 'Donald'.
Wed, Nov 05 2014
Poster of The Jungle Bunch 2: The Great Treasure Quest
The Jungle Bunch 2: The Great Treasure Quest
John Lithgow was
68 in The Jungle Bunch 2: The Great Treasure Quest
as 'Maurice (voice)'.
Wed, Aug 27 2014
Poster of Love Is Strange
Love Is Strange
John Lithgow was
68 in Love Is Strange
as 'Ben'.
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of The Homesman
The Homesman
John Lithgow was
68 in The Homesman
as 'Reverend Alfred Dowd'.
Sun, May 18 2014
Poster of Timms Valley
Timms Valley
John Lithgow was
68 in Timms Valley
as 'Ol' Gregory Timms'.
Tue, Dec 31 2013
Poster of Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
John Lithgow was
67 in Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 12 2013
Poster of Shrek Stories
Shrek Stories
John Lithgow was
67 in Shrek Stories
as 'Lord Farquaad (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 01 2013
Poster of National Theatre Live: The Magistrate
National Theatre Live: The Magistrate
John Lithgow was
67 in National Theatre Live: The Magistrate
as 'Posket'.
Thu, Jan 17 2013
Poster of This Is 40
This Is 40
John Lithgow was
67 in This Is 40
as 'Oliver'.
Thu, Dec 20 2012
Poster of Casting By
Casting By
John Lithgow was
67 in Casting By
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of The Campaign
The Campaign
John Lithgow was
66 in The Campaign
as 'Glen Motch'.
Thu, Aug 09 2012
Poster of Shrek: Once Upon a Time
Shrek: Once Upon a Time
John Lithgow was
66 in Shrek: Once Upon a Time
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 30 2011
Poster of New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve
John Lithgow was
66 in New Year's Eve
as 'Jonathan Cox (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 08 2011
Poster of Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
John Lithgow was
65 in Rise of the Planet of the Apes
as 'Charles Rodman'.
Wed, Aug 03 2011
Poster of Leap Year
Leap Year
John Lithgow was
64 in Leap Year
as 'Jack Brady'.
Fri, Jan 08 2010
Poster of Miracle in a Box: A Piano Reborn
Miracle in a Box: A Piano Reborn
John Lithgow was
63 in Miracle in a Box: A Piano Reborn
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of The Macabre World of Lavender Williams
The Macabre World of Lavender Williams
John Lithgow was
63 in The Macabre World of Lavender Williams
as 'God'.
Sun, May 31 2009
Poster of Confessions of a Shopaholic
Confessions of a Shopaholic
John Lithgow was
63 in Confessions of a Shopaholic
as 'Edgar West'.
Thu, Feb 05 2009
Poster of Car of the Future
Car of the Future
John Lithgow was
62 in Car of the Future
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Apr 22 2008
Poster of ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
John Lithgow was
61 in ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 19 2007
Poster of Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
John Lithgow was
61 in Dreamgirls
as 'Jerry Harris'.
Mon, Dec 25 2006
Poster of The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
John Lithgow was
60 in The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as 'René Gallimard (segment "M. Butterfly")'.
Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of The Great Robot Race: The DARPA Grand Challenge
The Great Robot Race: The DARPA Grand Challenge
John Lithgow was
60 in The Great Robot Race: The DARPA Grand Challenge
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Mar 28 2006
Poster of Sangre
Sangre
John Lithgow was
60 in Sangre
as 'Cafe chef and owner'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Einstein's Big Idea
Einstein's Big Idea
John Lithgow was
59 in Einstein's Big Idea
as 'Narrator (voice) U.S. edition'.
Tue, Oct 11 2005
Poster of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
John Lithgow was
58 in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
as 'Blake Edwards'.
Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of Kinsey
Kinsey
John Lithgow was
58 in Kinsey
as 'Alfred Seguine Kinsey'.
Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of The Ghost of Lord Farquaad
The Ghost of Lord Farquaad
John Lithgow was
58 in The Ghost of Lord Farquaad
as 'Ghost of Farquaad (voice)'.
Sat, Apr 03 2004
Poster of Dogs and More Dogs
Dogs and More Dogs
John Lithgow was
58 in Dogs and More Dogs
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of Bark, George
Bark, George
John Lithgow was
57 in Bark, George
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Orange County
Orange County
John Lithgow was
56 in Orange County
as 'Bud Brumder'.
Fri, Jan 11 2002
Poster of Buckaroo Banzai Declassified
Buckaroo Banzai Declassified
John Lithgow was
56 in Buckaroo Banzai Declassified
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 04 2002
Poster of Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
John Lithgow was
56 in Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
as 'Lord Farquaad (singing voice)'.
Fri, Nov 02 2001
Poster of Shrek
Shrek
John Lithgow was
55 in Shrek
as 'Lord Farquaad (voice)'.
Fri, May 18 2001
Poster of Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
John Lithgow was
55 in Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
as 'Jean-Claude (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 17 2000
Poster of Don Quixote
Don Quixote
John Lithgow was
54 in Don Quixote
as 'Don Quixote de La Mancha / Alonso Quixano'.
Sun, Apr 09 2000
Poster of 95 Worlds and Counting
95 Worlds and Counting
John Lithgow was
54 in 95 Worlds and Counting
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
John Lithgow was
53 in Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
as 'Dr. Oscar Charles'.
Tue, Sep 07 1999
Poster of A Civil Action
A Civil Action
John Lithgow was
53 in A Civil Action
as 'Judge Walter J. Skinner'.
Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of Homegrown
Homegrown
John Lithgow was
52 in Homegrown
as 'Malcolm / Robert Stockman'.
Fri, Apr 17 1998
Poster of Johnny Skidmarks
Johnny Skidmarks
John Lithgow was
52 in Johnny Skidmarks
as 'Sergeant Larry Skovik'.
Sun, Jan 18 1998
Poster of Officer Buckle and Gloria
Officer Buckle and Gloria
John Lithgow was
51 in Officer Buckle and Gloria
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Hollow Point
Hollow Point
John Lithgow was
51 in Hollow Point
as 'Thomas Livingston'.
Mon, Oct 21 1996
Poster of Special Effects: Anything Can Happen
Special Effects: Anything Can Happen
John Lithgow was
50 in Special Effects: Anything Can Happen
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jul 04 1996
Poster of The Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen
John Lithgow was
49 in The Tuskegee Airmen
as 'Senator Conyers'.
Fri, Aug 25 1995
Poster of My Brother's Keeper
My Brother's Keeper
John Lithgow was
49 in My Brother's Keeper
as 'Tom Bradley / Bob Bradley'.
Tue, Mar 14 1995
Poster of American Cinema
American Cinema
John Lithgow was
49 in American Cinema
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 23 1995
Poster of Redwood Curtain
Redwood Curtain
John Lithgow was
49 in Redwood Curtain
as 'Laird Riordan'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Silent Fall
Silent Fall
John Lithgow was
49 in Silent Fall
as 'Dr. Rene Harlinger'.
Fri, Oct 28 1994
Poster of Princess Caraboo
Princess Caraboo
John Lithgow was
48 in Princess Caraboo
as 'Professor Wilkinson'.
Fri, Sep 16 1994
Poster of A Good Man in Africa
A Good Man in Africa
John Lithgow was
48 in A Good Man in Africa
as 'Arthur Fanshawe, British High Commissioner'.
Thu, Jul 14 1994
Poster of Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
John Lithgow was
48 in Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 22 1994
Poster of The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale
The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale
John Lithgow was
48 in The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale
as 'Alexander (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 08 1993
Poster of Love, Cheat & Steal
Love, Cheat & Steal
John Lithgow was
48 in Love, Cheat & Steal
as 'Paul Harrington'.
Sun, Dec 05 1993
Poster of The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief
John Lithgow was
47 in The Pelican Brief
as 'Smith Keen'.
Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of The Wrong Man
The Wrong Man
John Lithgow was
47 in The Wrong Man
as 'Phillip Mills'.
Sun, Sep 05 1993
Poster of Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
John Lithgow was
47 in Cliffhanger
as 'Eric Qualen'.
Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
John Lithgow was
47 in Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Raising Cain
Raising Cain
John Lithgow was
46 in Raising Cain
as 'Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo'.
Fri, Aug 07 1992
Poster of At Play in the Fields of the Lord
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
John Lithgow was
46 in At Play in the Fields of the Lord
as 'Leslie Huben'.
Fri, Dec 06 1991
Poster of Ricochet
Ricochet
John Lithgow was
45 in Ricochet
as 'Earl Talbott Blake'.
Fri, Oct 04 1991
Poster of The Boys
The Boys
John Lithgow was
45 in The Boys
Mon, Apr 15 1991
Poster of Memphis Belle
Memphis Belle
John Lithgow was
44 in Memphis Belle
as 'Bruce Derringer'.
Fri, Sep 07 1990
Poster of Ivory Hunters
Ivory Hunters
John Lithgow was
44 in Ivory Hunters
as 'Robert Carter'.
Mon, Aug 20 1990
Poster of John Lithgow's Kid-Sized Concert
John Lithgow's Kid-Sized Concert
John Lithgow was
44 in John Lithgow's Kid-Sized Concert
Fri, Jun 01 1990
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
John Lithgow was
44 in Night of 100 Stars III
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Traveling Man
Traveling Man
John Lithgow was
43 in Traveling Man
as 'Ben Cluett'.
Sun, Jun 25 1989
Poster of Out Cold
Out Cold
John Lithgow was
43 in Out Cold
as 'Dave'.
Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of Distant Thunder
Distant Thunder
John Lithgow was
43 in Distant Thunder
as 'Mark Lambert'.
Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
John Lithgow was
41 in Harry and the Hendersons
as 'George Henderson'.
Fri, Jun 05 1987
Poster of The Amazing Bone
The Amazing Bone
John Lithgow was
41 in The Amazing Bone
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jun 01 1987
Poster of Baby Girl Scott
Baby Girl Scott
John Lithgow was
41 in Baby Girl Scott
as 'Neil Scott'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project
John Lithgow was
40 in The Manhattan Project
as 'John Mathewson'.
Fri, Jun 13 1986
Poster of Resting Place
Resting Place
John Lithgow was
40 in Resting Place
as 'Maj. Kendall Laird'.
Sun, Apr 27 1986
Poster of Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie
Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie
John Lithgow was
40 in Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 01 1985
Poster of Mesmerized
Mesmerized
John Lithgow was
40 in Mesmerized
as 'Oliver Thompson'.
Mon, Nov 18 1985
Poster of Santa Claus: The Movie
Santa Claus: The Movie
John Lithgow was
40 in Santa Claus: The Movie
as 'B.Z.'.
Tue, Oct 29 1985
Poster of 2010
2010
John Lithgow was
39 in 2010
as 'Dr. Walter Curnow'.
Thu, Dec 06 1984
Poster of The Glitter Dome
The Glitter Dome
John Lithgow was
39 in The Glitter Dome
as 'Sgt. Marty Wellborn'.
Sun, Nov 18 1984
Poster of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
John Lithgow was
38 in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
as 'Lord John Whorfin'.
Fri, Aug 10 1984
Poster of Footloose
Footloose
John Lithgow was
38 in Footloose
as 'Rev. Shaw Moore'.
Fri, Feb 17 1984
Poster of Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
John Lithgow was
38 in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
as 'Goldilocks' Father'.
Mon, Jan 09 1984
Poster of The Day After
The Day After
John Lithgow was
38 in The Day After
as 'Joe Huxley'.
Sun, Nov 20 1983
Poster of Terms of Endearment
Terms of Endearment
John Lithgow was
38 in Terms of Endearment
as 'Sam Burns'.
Sun, Nov 20 1983
Poster of Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie
John Lithgow was
37 in Twilight Zone: The Movie
as 'Valentine'.
Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Not in Front of the Children
Not in Front of the Children
John Lithgow was
37 in Not in Front of the Children
as 'Richard Carruthers'.
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp
John Lithgow was
36 in The World According to Garp
as 'Roberta Muldoon'.
Fri, Aug 13 1982
Poster of I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
John Lithgow was
36 in I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
as 'Mr. Brunner'.
Fri, Mar 05 1982
Poster of Blow Out
Blow Out
John Lithgow was
35 in Blow Out
as 'Burke'.
Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of Big Blonde
Big Blonde
John Lithgow was
35 in Big Blonde
as 'Herbie Morse'.
Mon, Dec 01 1980
Poster of Mom, the Wolfman and Me
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
John Lithgow was
35 in Mom, the Wolfman and Me
as 'Wally'.
Mon, Oct 20 1980
Poster of The Oldest Living Graduate
The Oldest Living Graduate
John Lithgow was
34 in The Oldest Living Graduate
as 'Clarence'.
Mon, Apr 07 1980
Poster of All That Jazz
All That Jazz
John Lithgow was
34 in All That Jazz
as 'Lucas Sergeant'.
Sun, Dec 16 1979
Poster of Rich Kids
Rich Kids
John Lithgow was
33 in Rich Kids
as 'Paul Philips'.
Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of The Big Fix
The Big Fix
John Lithgow was
32 in The Big Fix
as 'Sam Sebastian'.
Fri, Oct 06 1978
Poster of Secret Service
Secret Service
John Lithgow was
31 in Secret Service
as 'Capt. Thorne'.
Wed, Jan 12 1977
Poster of Obsession
Obsession
John Lithgow was
30 in Obsession
as 'Robert Lasalle'.
Sun, Aug 01 1976
Poster of The Country Girl
The Country Girl
John Lithgow was
28 in The Country Girl
as 'Paul Unger'.
Tue, Feb 05 1974
Poster of Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
John Lithgow was
26 in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
as 'John'.
Fri, Feb 25 1972
Poster of Amazing Stories: The Movie II
Amazing Stories: The Movie II
John Lithgow will be
79+ in Amazing Stories: The Movie II
as 'John Walters (archive footage)'.
Unreleased
Poster of Jimpa
Jimpa
John Lithgow will be
79+ in Jimpa
as 'Jimpa'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled
Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled
John Lithgow was
77+ in Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 21 2023
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
John Lithgow was
76+ in Sherri
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Old Man
The Old Man
John Lithgow was
76+ in The Old Man
as 'Harold Harper'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 16 2022
Poster of Dexter: New Blood
Dexter: New Blood
John Lithgow was
76+ in Dexter: New Blood
as 'Arthur Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 2021
Poster of Ultra City Smiths
Ultra City Smiths
John Lithgow was
75+ in Ultra City Smiths
as 'Ol' Gregory Timms'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2021
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
John Lithgow was
74+ in Perry Mason
as 'Elias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 21 2020
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
John Lithgow was
74+ in Stars in the House
as 'Self - Special Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
John Lithgow was
73+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
John Lithgow was
72+ in Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
John Lithgow was
72+ in James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 29 2018
Poster of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
John Lithgow was
72+ in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 06 2018
Poster of Trial & Error
Trial & Error
John Lithgow was
71+ in Trial & Error
as 'Larry Henderson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 2017
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
John Lithgow was
71+ in The Crown
as 'Winston Churchill'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
John Lithgow was
69+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self - Guest, , Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
John Lithgow was
69+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
John Lithgow was
69+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
John Lithgow was
68+ in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
as 'James Roosevelt (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
John Lithgow was
68+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
John Lithgow was
68+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self, '.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland
Once Upon a Time in Wonderland
John Lithgow was
67+ in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland
as 'The White Rabbit (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 2013
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
John Lithgow was
66+ in Finding Your Roots
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Prohibition
Prohibition
John Lithgow was
65+ in Prohibition
as 'Reader / H.L. Mencken (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2011
Poster of Conan
Conan
John Lithgow was
65+ in Conan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
John Lithgow was
63+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
John Lithgow was
61+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Twenty Good Years
Twenty Good Years
John Lithgow was
60+ in Twenty Good Years
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
John Lithgow was
60+ in 30 Rock
as 'John Lithgow'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Dexter
Dexter
John Lithgow was
60+ in Dexter
as 'Arthur Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
John Lithgow was
59+ in The Colbert Report
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005
Poster of The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
John Lithgow was
59+ in The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2005
Poster of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
John Lithgow was
59+ in How I Met Your Mother
as 'Jerry Whittaker'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
John Lithgow was
58+ in The Tony Danza Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of VH1 Goes Inside
VH1 Goes Inside
John Lithgow was
57+ in VH1 Goes Inside
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 20 2003
Poster of E! Live from the Red Carpet
E! Live from the Red Carpet
John Lithgow was
56+ in E! Live from the Red Carpet
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002
Poster of The Early Show
The Early Show
John Lithgow was
54+ in The Early Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999
Poster of The View
The View
John Lithgow was
51+ in The View
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Cosby
Cosby
John Lithgow was
50+ in Cosby
as 'John Lithgow'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of The West
The West
John Lithgow was
50+ in The West
as 'Self, Self / Uriah Oblinger (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
John Lithgow was
50+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
John Lithgow was
50+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
John Lithgow was
50+ in 3rd Rock from the Sun
as 'Dick Solomon'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996
Poster of American Cinema
American Cinema
John Lithgow was
48+ in American Cinema
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of World War II: When Lions Roared
World War II: When Lions Roared
John Lithgow was
48+ in World War II: When Lions Roared
as 'Franklin Delano Roosevelt'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
John Lithgow was
47+ in Frasier
as 'Madman Martinez (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
John Lithgow was
47+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
John Lithgow was
44+ in The Simpsons
as 'Gus (voice), John Lithgow (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
John Lithgow was
43+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Dr. Oscar Charles'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
John Lithgow was
39+ in Amazing Stories
as 'John Walters'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
John Lithgow was
36+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Goldilocks' Father'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
John Lithgow was
29+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
John Lithgow was
28+ in NOVA
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
John Lithgow was
25+ in Great Performances
as 'Capt. Thorne'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
John Lithgow was
10+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Nominee & Performer, Self - Winner, Self - Nominee, Self - Nominee/Performer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Today
Today
John Lithgow was
6+ in Today
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
John Lithgow was
6+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Paul Unger, Major Kendall Laird, Laird Riordan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
John Lithgow was
0+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944