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John Lithgow (I)
If "born to the theater" has meaning in determining a person's life path, then John Lithgow is a prime example of this truth. He was born in Rochester, New York, to Sarah Jane (Price), an actress, and Arthur Washington Lithgow III, who was both a theatrical producer and director. John's father was born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, where ...
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
Lord John Whorfin / Dr. Emilio Lizardo
(1984)
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Actor (114 credits)
Actor (114 credits)
2016-2017
The Crown
(TV Series)
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
- Vergangenheit
(2017)
... Winston Churchill
- Pride & Joy
(2016)
... Winston Churchill
- Assassins
(2016)
... Winston Churchill
- Scientia Potentia Est
(2016)
... Winston Churchill
- Gelignite
(2016)
... Winston Churchill
2017
Trial & Error
(TV Series)
Larry Henderson
Larry Henderson
- The Verdict
(2017)
... Larry Henderson
- The Defense Rests
(2017)
... Larry Henderson
- Unusual Suspect
(2017)
... Larry Henderson
- Opening Statements
(2017)
... Larry Henderson
- A Hostile Jury
(2017)
... Larry Henderson
2014
Drunk History
(TV Series)
George Washington / William Randolph Hearst
George Washington / William Randolph Hearst
- Philadelphia
(2014)
... George Washington
- Hollywood
(2014)
... William Randolph Hearst
2013-2014
Once Upon a Time in Wonderland
(TV Series)
The White Rabbit
The White Rabbit
- And They Lived...
(2014)
... The White Rabbit (voice)
- To Catch a Thief
(2014)
... The White Rabbit (voice)
- Heart of the Matter
(2014)
... The White Rabbit (voice)
- Dirty Little Secrets
(2014)
... The White Rabbit (voice)
- Nothing to Fear
(2014)
... The White Rabbit (voice)
2011-2014
How I Met Your Mother
(TV Series)
Jerry
Jerry
- The End of the Aisle
(2014)
... Jerry
- Mom and Dad
(2013)
... Jerry
- Hopeless
(2011)
... Jerry
- Legendaddy
(2011)
... Jerry
2012
The Colbert Report
(TV Series)
Ad Narrator
Ad Narrator
- Scott Douglas
(2012)
... Ad Narrator (voice, uncredited)
2009
Dexter
(TV Series)
Arthur Mitchell
Arthur Mitchell
- The Getaway
(2009)
... Arthur Mitchell
- Hello, Dexter Morgan
(2009)
... Arthur Mitchell
- Lost Boys
(2009)
... Arthur Mitchell
- Hungry Man
(2009)
... Arthur Mitchell
- Road Kill
(2009)
... Arthur Mitchell
2006-2008
Twenty Good Years
(TV Series)
John Mason
John Mason
- Come Fly with Me
(2008)
... John Mason
- Murder He Thought
(2008)
... John Mason
- The Crying Game
(2006)
... John Mason
- John's Old Lady
(2006)
... John Mason
- They Shoot Turkeys, Don't They?
(2006)
... John Mason
2003
Freedom: A History of Us
(TV Series documentary)
Justice Henry Billings Brown / Judge Ward Hunt / Roger Williams / ...
Justice Henry Billings Brown / Judge Ward Hunt / Roger Williams / ...
- What Is Freedom?
(2003)
... Justice Henry Billings Brown (voice)
- Working for Freedom
(2003)
... Judge Ward Hunt (voice)
- Liberty for All
(2003)
... Roger Williams (voice)
- Independence
(2003)
... Benjamin Rush (voice)
1996-2001
3rd Rock from the Sun
(TV Series)
Dr. Dick Solomon
Dr. Dick Solomon
- The Thing That Wouldn't Die: Part 2
(2001)
... Dr. Dick Solomon
- The Thing That Wouldn't Die: Part 1
(2001)
... Dr. Dick Solomon
- Mary Loves Scoochie: Part 2
(2001)
... Dr. Dick Solomon
- Mary Loves Scoochie: Part 1
(2001)
... Dr. Dick Solomon
- Dick Soup for the Soul
(2001)
... Dr. Dick Solomon
1995
Frasier
(TV Series)
Madman Martinez
Madman Martinez
- Someone to Watch Over Me
(1995)
... Madman Martinez (voice)
1995
Tales from the Crypt
(TV Series)
Dr. Oscar Charles
Dr. Oscar Charles
- You, Murderer
(1995)
... Dr. Oscar Charles
1984
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
Lord John Whorfin / Dr. Emilio Lizardo
Lord John Whorfin / Dr. Emilio Lizardo
1984
Faerie Tale Theatre
(TV Series)
Goldilocks' Father
Goldilocks' Father
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears
(1984)
... Goldilocks' Father
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Soundtrack (7 credits)
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Producer (3 credits)
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Art department (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (151 credits)
Self (151 credits)
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Archive footage (24 credits)
Archive footage (24 credits)
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Stage Play: Once in a Lifetime. Comedy (revival). Written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Scenic Design by Karl Eigsti. Costume Design by Carol Luiken. Lighting Design by F. Mitchell Dana. Hair and Wig Design by Paul Huntley. Directed by Tom Moore. On Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre: 85 performances + 21 previews beginning... See more »Official Sites:
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John LithcowHeight:
6' 4" (1.93 m)
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In general, my basic rule of thumb is just act in things you would want to see yourself in. I have a taste for all kinds of movies. Usually, it's a question of whether it will be fun, whether I respect the people behind it, whether I would like to work with them. I'm sure I'm a serious-minded actor, but I still value the frivolity of acting. It's a real exuberant, entertaining thing to do. I ... See more »Trivia:
The role of Frasier Craine (first on Cheers then the spin-off) was written with Lithgow in mind. He's said years later, "Kelsey [Grammer] did a fine job!". See more »Trademark:
In his more recent work, often plays fathers and family men See more »Nickname:
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