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John Lithgow

John Lithgow
John Lithgow in 2007
Personal information
Birth nameJohn Arthur Lithgow
Birth dateOctober 19, 1945(age 66)
Place of birthRochester, New York, U.S.
Alma materHarvard College
OccupationActor, musician, poet, author
SpousePhoebe Jean Taynton (1966 � 1980)
Mary Yeager (1981 � present)
ChildrenIan Lithgow
Phoebe Lithgow

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John Arthur Lithgow (c-eniconˈlɪθɡoʊ ; born October 19, 1945) is an American actor, musician, and author. Presently, he is involved with a wide range of media projects, including stage, television, film, and radio. He also has written and published several books of poetry and children's literature.

He appeared in the films The World According to Garp (1982) and Terms of Endearment (1983), receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for each. Lithgow is known for his roles as the Reverend Shaw Moore in Footloose, Dick Solomon on the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, the voice of Lord Farquaad in Shrek, and the Trinity Killer on Showtime's Dexter for which he won Golden Globe and Emmy awards.

On the stage, he appeared in the musical adaptation of Sweet Smell of Success, winning the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. He again appeared in a musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, again receiving a Tony nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical.

He has also recorded music, such as the 1999 album of children's music, Singin' in the Bathtub, and has written poetry and short stories for children, such as Marsupial Sue.

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The second trailer to the new Planet of the Apes movie starring James Franco, Tom Felton, Andy Serkis as the Ape, Brian Cox, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Tyler Labine, David Hewlett An origin story set in present day San Francisco, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.
2.27 min. | 4.78 user rating		 bit.ly - Click to Subscribe! Facebook.com - Become a Fan! Twitter.com - Follow Us! Rise of the Planet of the Apes theaters on August 5th, 2011. Cast: James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton, David Oyelowo, Andy Serkis In the film's story, a single act of both compassion and arrogance leads to a war unlike any other -- and to the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. It stars James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton, David Oyelowo and Andy Serkis as Caesar. Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark are producing for Chernin Entertainment under its pact with Fox. Rupert Wyatt is directing from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, who are also producing. Rise of the Planet of the Apes trailer courtesy 20th Century Fox.
2.55 min. | 4.90 user rating		 PLANET DER AFFEN: PREVOLUTION - Ab 11. August im Kino! www.PlanetDerAffen-Prevolution.de â¢â¢â¢ Bitte abonniert unseren offiziellen YouTube-Kanal â¢â¢â¢ www.youtube.com Will Rodman (James Franco) ist ein junger, engagierter Wissenschaftler, der zusammen mit seinem Vater (John Lithgow), ebenfalls ein Forscher, Heilmittel für Menschen erforscht. Ein vielversprechendes Mittel, in das Will viele Hoffnungen setzt, testet er in einem hoch-modernen Labor an Affen. Ein besonderer Affe namens Caesar (Andy Serkis) wächst ihm dabei ans Herz. Das Mittel scheint zu funktionieren. Doch plötzlich ruft es noch ganz andere, unerwartete Reaktionen hervor... Die Primatenforscherin Caroline (Freida Pinto) unterstützt Will auf der Suche nach den Ursachen - und den Folgen! PLANET DER AFFEN: PREVOLUTION ist ein Prequel der beliebten Planet der Affen-Franchise, das modernste Special Effects des prämierten WETA Studios ("Avatar", Herr Der Ringe") enthält. Der bildgewaltige Action-Thriller mit den Jungstars James Franco und Freida Pinto startet am 11. August 2011 bundesweit in den Kinos!
0.58 min. | 4.04 user rating		 PLANET DER AFFEN: PREVOLUTION - Ab 11. August im Kino! www.PlanetDerAffen-Prevolution.de â¢â¢â¢ Bitte abonniert unseren offiziellen YouTube-Kanal â¢â¢â¢ www.youtube.com Will Rodman (James Franco) ist ein junger, engagierter Wissenschaftler, der zusammen mit seinem Vater (John Lithgow), ebenfalls ein Forscher, Heilmittel für Menschen erforscht. Ein vielversprechendes Mittel, in das Will viele Hoffnungen setzt, testet er in einem hoch-modernen Labor an Affen. Ein besonderer Affe namens Caesar (Andy Serkis) wächst ihm dabei ans Herz. Das Mittel scheint zu funktionieren. Doch plötzlich ruft es noch ganz andere, unerwartete Reaktionen hervor... Die Primatenforscherin Caroline (Freida Pinto) unterstützt Will auf der Suche nach den Ursachen - und den Folgen! PLANET DER AFFEN: PREVOLUTION ist ein Prequel der beliebten Planet der Affen-Franchise, das modernste Special Effects des prämierten WETA Studios ("Avatar", Herr Der Ringe") enthält. Der bildgewaltige Action-Thriller mit den Jungstars James Franco und Freida Pinto startet am 11. August 2011 bundesweit in den Kinos!
1.93 min. | 4.68 user rating		 Part 1 of Twilight Zone The Movie, Segment 4, Nightmare At 20000 Feet, starring John Lithgow.
10.48 min. | 4.89 user rating
Rise of the Planet of the Apes Caesar: Rise of the Apes - Tyrone Rubin Film Show release date 5 August 2011 (USA) Tags Caesar Planet Rise of the Apes Tyrone Rubin Film Show Preview Trailer Teaser June 24 2011 sequel prequel Twentieth Century Fox Rupert Wyatt Alex Martson News review info information show clips clip WETA CG apes trailer teaser preview movie review book movie film film lover show tyrone rubin film show James Franco David Oyelowo Tom Felton Brian Cox James Franco John Lithgow Freida Pinto Andy Serkis Rupert Wyatt 'Caesar: Rise of the Apes' Rise of the Planet of the Apes trailer teaser review
2.58 min. | 3.90 user rating		 Part 2 of Twilight Zone The Movie, Segment 4, Nightmare At 20000 Feet, starring John Lithgow. Note, I am still recieving many many comments asking about Dan Ackroyd's character's comments at the end of this file. If you haven't watched the full movie, you won't understand the significance of this. Please play the "Twilight Zone The Movie Opening Sequence" file also on my channel.
10.55 min. | 4.86 user rating		 Harry Smith spoke with actor John Lithgow about his creepy role on the hit Showtime show, "Dexter."
4.53 min. | 4.91 user rating		 Andy Serkis introduces a scene where the chimp Caesar comes to the aid of Charles Rodman (John Lithgow).
4.12 min. | 4.89 user rating		 Deutscher Trailer zum Film 'Verlobung auf Umwegen'. Kinostart in Deutschland: 25.03.2010. Regie: Anand Tucker Darsteller: Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, John Lithgow, Kaitlin Olson, Peter O'Meara, Michael J. Reynolds, Flaminia Cinque, Catherine Walker, Brian Milligan Länge: 100 Minuten
2.53 min. | 4.74 user rating

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WWII Veteran Makes Heroes Return - 4ni.co.uk Tweet this news
4ni.co.uk--The Heroes Return 2 programme has allowed 90-year-old Royal Air Force veteran -Lithgow- '-John-' McFarland to return to his flight base in England to commemorate the battles he fought in and the comrades he lost during the Second Worl - Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:14:52 GMT
LA Phil LIVE Venezuela Show To Be Screened in Canadian Movie Theatres - Broadway World Tweet this news
Broadway World--In this performance, audiences will experience Gustavo Dudamel making music on his home turf with more than 1000 musicians on stage, and hosted by award-winning actor -John Lithgow-. Soloists include Manuela Uhl, soprano 1; Julianna di Gia - Date : Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:19:50 GMT
Double orchestra performs Mahler on big screen - Winnipeg Free Press Tweet this news
Winnipeg Free Press--Hosted by -John Lithgow-, the LA Phil Live performance is expected to feature 1000 musicians onstage in Caracas. In Winnipeg, the concert starts at 4 pm on Feb. 18. Tickets are $19.95 for adults, $12.95 for children and $17.95 for sen - Date : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:20:33 GMT
New Set Photos from "Dog Fight" with Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis - WorstPreviews.com Tweet this news
WorstPreviews.com--Today we have new photos from the set of the upcoming political comedy "Dog Fight," starring Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Brian Cox, Dylan McDermott, and -John Lithgow-. Check out the photos below. - Date : Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:44:59 GMT
Josh Lawson: From Home and Away to Hollywood A-list - Melbounre Times Weekly Tweet this news
Melbounre Times Weekly--“The other day I got to do a scene with -John Lithgow- and Dan Aykroyd!” he says, sounding incredulous as he enthuses down the phone from a New Orleans movie set. “I was like, OK, as long as I've got a chance in my life - Date : Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:53:31 GMT
Waiting in the Wings - Broadway's Complete Spring Lineup - City Guide Magazine Tweet this news
City Guide Magazine---...- opens 4/24, with Matthew Broderick, Estelle Parsons, Kelli O'Hara, Judy Kaye, Michael McGrath and Jennifer Laura Thompson; The Columnist: Previews 4/3; opens 4/25, with -John Lithgow-; Leap of Faith: Previews 4/3; opens lat - Date : Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:58:17 GMT
Bachman And Turner To Appear In New Will Ferrell Movie - RTT News Tweet this news
RTT News--The film's plot centers on Ferrell and Zach Galifinakis' characters who are North Carolina congressional candidates lobbying for the same votes. B&T show up to perform at the winner's celebration rally. -John Lithgow-, Dan - Date : Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:28:48 GMT
'Justified' focuses on new villain - Toronto Sun Tweet this news
Toronto Sun--In that way, McDonough is similar to -John Lithgow-. "Thank you very much," said McDonough, appreciative of the comparison. "It's kind of like in baseball, the less motion you have in your swing, the better poi - Date : Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:07:54 GMT
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Namesakes Bring 'Business' To New Will Ferrell Flick - Ultimate Classic Rock Tweet this news
Ultimate Classic Rock--Dylan McDermott, -John Lithgow- and Katherine LaNasa. 'Dog Fight' was directed by Jay Roach, who also helmed the blockbuster 'Austin Powers' trilogy. The second movie in that series, 'The Spy Who Shagged Me, - Date : Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:24:33 GMT
Bachman and Turner to appear with Will Ferrell in new film from 'Austin Powers ... - Something Else! Reviews Tweet this news
Something Else! Reviews--“Dog Fight” stars -John Lithgow-, Dan Aykroyd and Dylan McDermott. The plot finds Ferrell and Galifianakis portraying North Carolina candidates running for the same congressional seat. Bachman and Turner play at the winner&apo - Date : Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:42:10 GMT

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor � Drama Series

Patrick McGoohan (1975) * Gordon Jackson (1976) * Louis Gossett, Jr. (1977) * Barnard Hughes (1978) * John Lithgow (1986) * Joe Spano (1989) * Patrick McGoohan (1990) * David Opatoshu (1991) * Laurence Fishburne (1993) * Richard Kiley (1994) * Paul Winfield (1995) * Peter Boyle (1996) * Pruitt Taylor Vince (1997) * John Larroquette (1998) * Edward Herrmann (1999) * James Whitmore (2000)

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor � Comedy Series

Jack Albertson (1976) * Carroll O'Connor (1977) * Carroll O'Connor (1978) * Carroll O'Connor (1979) * Richard Mulligan (1980) * Judd Hirsch (1981) * Alan Alda (1982) * Judd Hirsch (1983) * John Ritter (1984) * Robert Guillaume (1985) * Michael J. Fox (1986) * Michael J. Fox (1987) * Michael J. Fox (1988) * Richard Mulligan (1989) * Ted Danson (1990) * Burt Reynolds (1991) * Craig T. Nelson (1992) * Ted Danson (1993) * Kelsey Grammer (1994) * Kelsey Grammer (1995) * John Lithgow (1996) * John Lithgow (1997) * Kelsey Grammer (1998) * John Lithgow (1999) * Michael J. Fox (2000)

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor � Television Series Musical or Comedy

Ted Danson (1990) * Burt Reynolds (1991) * John Goodman (1992) * Jerry Seinfeld (1993) * Tim Allen (1994) * Kelsey Grammer (1995) * John Lithgow (1996) * Michael J. Fox (1997) * Michael J. Fox (1998) * Michael J. Fox (1999) * Kelsey Grammer (2000) * Charlie Sheen (2001) * Tony Shalhoub (2002) * Ricky Gervais (2003) * Jason Bateman (2004) * Steve Carell (2005) * Alec Baldwin (2006) * David Duchovny (2007) * Alec Baldwin (2008) * Alec Baldwin (2009) ---- Complete List * (1970 �1989) * (1990 �2009)

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor � Series, Miniseries or Television Film

Charles Durning (1990) * Louis Gossett, Jr. (1991) * Maximilian Schell (1992) * Beau Bridges (1993) * Edward James Olmos (1994) * Donald Sutherland (1995) * Ian McKellen (1996) * George C. Scott (1997) * Don Cheadle/Gregory Peck (1998) * Peter Fonda (1999) * Robert Downey, Jr. (2000) * Stanley Tucci (2001) * Donald Sutherland (2002) * Jeffrey Wright (2003) * William Shatner (2004) * Paul Newman (2005) * Jeremy Irons (2006) * Jeremy Piven (2007) * Tom Wilkinson (2008) * John Lithgow (2009) ---- Complete List * (1970-1989) * (1990-2009)

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

Jason Alexander (1994) * David Hyde Pierce (1995) * John Lithgow (1996) * John Lithgow (1997) * Michael J. Fox (1998) * Michael J. Fox (1999) * Robert Downey, Jr. (2000) * Sean Hayes (2001) * Sean Hayes (2002) * Tony Shalhoub (2003) * Tony Shalhoub (2004) * Sean Hayes (2005) * Alec Baldwin (2006) * Alec Baldwin (2007) * Alec Baldwin (2008) * Alec Baldwin (2009)

Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play

Arthur Kennedy (1949) * Eli Wallach (1951) * John Cromwell (1952) * John Williams (1953) * John Kerr (1954) * Francis L. Sullivan (1955) * Ed Begley (1956) * Frank Conroy (1957) * Henry Jones (1958) * Charlie Ruggles (1959) * Roddy McDowall (1960) * Martin Gabel (1961) * Walter Matthau (1962) * Alan Arkin (1963) * Hume Cronyn (1964) * Jack Albertson (1965) * Patrick Magee (1966) * Ian Holm (1967) * James Patterson (1968) * Al Pacino (1969) * Ken Howard (1970) * Paul Sand (1971) * Vincent Gardenia (1972) * John Lithgow (1973) * Ed Flanders (1974) * Frank Langella (1975)

Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical

Nathan Lane (2001) * John Lithgow (2002) * Harvey Fierstein (2003) * Hugh Jackman (2004) * Norbert Leo Butz (2005) * John Lloyd Young (2006) * David Hyde Pierce (2007) * Paulo Szot (2008) * David Alvarez / Trent Kowalik / Kiril Kulish (2009) * Douglas Hodge (2010)



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