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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 (136 credits)
Actor (136 credits)
2022
The Old Man
(TV Series)
Harold Harper
Harold Harper
- V
(2022)
... Harold Harper
- IV
(2022)
... Harold Harper
- III
(2022)
... Harold Harper
- II
(2022)
... Harold Harper
- I
(2022)
... Harold Harper
2019-2022
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
Augustus Redfield / John Lithgow
Augustus Redfield / John Lithgow
- Meat Is Murder
(2022)
... Augustus Redfield (voice)
- I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh
(2019)
... John Lithgow (voice)
2021
Dexter: New Blood
(TV Mini Series)
Arthur Mitchell
Arthur Mitchell
- Skin of Her Teeth
(2021)
... Arthur Mitchell
2021
Wolfboy and the Everything Factory
(TV Series)
- Losing Track of Time/Chaos Comes to Class
(2021)
... (voice)
- Wolfboy Finds Adventure
(2021)
... (voice)
2020
Perry Mason
(TV Series)
Elias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan
Elias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan
- Chapter Eight
(2020)
... Elias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan (credit only)
- Chapter Seven
(2020)
... Elias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan (credit only)
- Chapter Six
(2020)
... Elias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan (credit only)
- Chapter Five
(2020)
... Elias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan
- Chapter Four
(2020)
... Elias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan
2019
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(TV Series)
Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani
- Charlize Theron/Martha Stewart/John Lithgow
(2019)
... Rudy Giuliani
2016-2019
The Crown
(TV Series)
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
- Olding
(2019)
... Winston Churchill
- Vergangenheit
(2017)
... Winston Churchill
- Pride & Joy
(2016)
... Winston Churchill
- Assassins
(2016)
... Winston Churchill
- Scientia Potentia Est
(2016)
... Winston Churchill
2018
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
(TV Series)
The Stinkbug
The Stinkbug
- Mike Pence
(2018)
... The Stinkbug (voice)
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
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
1996
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - The Original Radio Drama
(TV Series)
Yoda
Yoda
- Prophecies and Destinies
(1996)
... Yoda (voice)
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
1994
World War II: When Lions Roared
(TV Mini Series)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Part II
(1994)
... Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Part I
(1994)
... Franklin D. Roosevelt
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 3 Bears
(1984)
... Goldilocks' Father
1983
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - The Original Radio Drama
(TV Series)
Yoda
Yoda
- New Allies, New Enemies
(1983)
... Yoda (voice)
- Way of the Jedi
(1983)
... Yoda (voice)
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Producer (3 credits)
Producer (3 credits)
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Writer (2 credits)
Writer (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (10 credits)
Soundtrack (10 credits)
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Art department (1 credit)
Art department (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (186 credits)
Self (186 credits)
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Archive footage (33 credits)
Archive footage (33 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Publication of "I'm a Manatee," a children's book, with Ard Hoyt, illustrator. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, New York City, New York (ISBN 0689854277). See more »Alternate Names:
John LithcowHeight:
6' 4" (1.93 m)Parents:
Lithgow (Price), Sarah Jane | Lithgow III, Arthur Washington
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