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| Born | John Arthur Lithgow October 19, 1945 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Harvard University (AB) London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
| Works | Full list |
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| Children | 3, including Ian Lithgow |
| Awards | Full list |
| Website | www |
John Arthur Lithgow (born October 19, 1945) is an American movie, stage, voice, television actor, poet, author, and musician. He began acting in 1972. He was in the movies The World According to Garp, Footloose, Terms of Endearment, Shrek, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Campaign and Conclave. Lithgow was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor twice.
He played Arthur Mitchell on Showtime's Dexter and won Golden Globe and Emmy Awards for his acting. He played the protagonist Dick Solomon in sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun. He later won a Golden Globe and Emmy Award for playing Winston Churchill on The Crown.
Lithgow was born on October 19, 1945 in Rochester, New York[1] and studied at Harvard University. Lithgow was married to Jean Tayton from 1966 until they divorced in 1980. Lithgow has been married to Mary Yeager since 1981. Lithgow has three children, Ian, Phoebe, and Nathan Lithgow.