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John Lithgow is an American television actor, film actor, musician, and poet born in Rochester, New York, in 1945. He is educated at Harvard College and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Lithgow began his work period in 1972 and speaks and writes in English. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and is recognized in the Hollywood Walk of Fame and American Academy Arts Sciences collections.
As a musician, Lithgow plays the banjo and is associated with tags including Broadway, children's music, and jazz. He has received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, the Fulbright Scholarship, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.
Lithgow is an author with 42 works, including Dancers on the ropes, The Poets' Corner, Life's greatest miracle, Je suis un lamantin, and A Confederacy of Dumptys.
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- Dancers on the ropes
- The Poets' Corner
- Life's greatest miracle
- Je suis un lamantin
- A Confederacy of Dumptys
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Rochester, New York, USA
John Arthur Lithgow (born October 19, 1945) is an American actor. He studied at Harvard University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before becoming known for his diverse work on stage and screen. He has received numerous accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy…
Known for
- Jimpa — Jimpa2026
- Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic — Self2026
- GIANT - The Play — Roald Dahl2026
- Giant — Roald Dahl2026
- Shrek 25 Aniversario — Lord Farquaad (voice)2026
- Harry Potter — Albus Dumbledore2026
- Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The Magic — Himself2026
- The Rule of Jenny Pen — Dave Crealy2025
- Dexter: Resurrection — Arthur Mitchell2025
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night — Self2025
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- Male
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- 1945
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John Lithgow is an acclaimed American actor, musician, and author, known for his versatility across film, television, and theater. Born on October 19, 1945, he has earned multiple awards, including Emmy and Tony wins, for roles in projects like 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Crown, and Terms of Endearment. In addition to acting, Lithgow has a passion for music. He has released albums of children's music, such as Singin' in the Bathtub and The Sunny Side of the Street, which showcase his playful, th
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- United States
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- Rochester
- Occupation
- banjoist
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Instrument
- banjo
- Official website
- www.johnlithgow.com
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- John Lithgow at Met Opera Opening in 2008.jpg
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- 1945-10-19
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Article · Italiano
John Arthur Lithgow (Rochester, 19 ottobre 1945) è un attore, scrittore e cantautore statunitense. Negli Stati Uniti d'America deve molta della sua popolarità al ruolo di Dick Solomon, il protagonista della sitcom Una famiglia del terzo tipo (1996-2001), trasmessa dalla NBC, e anche al ruolo di Arthur Mitchell/Trinity Killer nella serie televisiva Dexter. Le sue interpretazioni teatrali, cinematografiche e radiofoniche, lo hanno portato a vincere 6 Emmy Award, 3 Golden Globe e 2 Tony Award, oltre a ricevere 2 candidature ai Premi Oscar. Alla carriera di attore ha affiancato anche quella di cantante, ricevendo 4 candidature ai Grammy Award.
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