John Arthur Lithgow 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 … See more

Lithgow was born on October 19, 1945, in Rochester, New York. His mother, Sarah Jane (née Price), was a retired actress. His father, See more

Children's work
Lithgow has done extensive work for children, including several books and albums. He even took the children to some performances of See more

Lithgow has received two Tony Awards, six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, an American Comedy Award, four Drama Desk Awards and … See more

1972–1995: Rise to prominence
In 1972, Lithgow made his film debut in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues. … See more

Lithgow married Jean Taynton, a teacher, in 1966. They had one son together, Ian Lithgow. The couple separated following an affair between John Lithgow and actress See more

• Singin' in the Bathtub (1999, Sony Wonder)
• Farkle & Friends (2002, Kid Rhino)
• The Sunny Side of the Street (2006, Razor & Tie) See more