John Lithgow
John Lithgow is a versatile American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater. He gained widespread recognition for his performances in films like 'The World According to Garp' and 'Terms of Endearment', as well as his role in the series '3rd Rock... Read More
Known for
Shrek (2001)
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess...
Interstellar (2014)
The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and...
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caeser has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Harry PotterThere is nothing special about Harry Potter - at least that's what his Aunt Petunia always says. On his 11th... |
Albus Dumbledore | |
| 2026 |
GiantA dramatisation of a period in Roald Dahl's life during the summer of 1983, as he makes final edits to... |
Roald Dahl | |
| 2026 |
GIANT - The PlayIn the summer of 1983, just before the release of The Witches, Giant imagines a tense meeting between Roald Dahl... |
Roald Dahl | |
| 2026 |
Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the MagicFeaturing interviews from members of the casting, production design, costume design, and creature effects teams, follow the behind-the-scenes journey of... |
Self | |
| 2026 |
Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The MagicThis exclusive special offers an inside look at the epic scale and meticulous care behind HBO's new Harry Potter series-told... |
Himself | |
| 2026 |
JimpaHannah and her non-binary teenager Frances visit her gay grandfather Jimpa in Amsterdam. Frances expresses a desire to stay with... |
Jimpa | |
| 2025 |
Dexter: ResurrectionDexter Morgan awakens from a coma to find Harrison gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put... |
Arthur Mitchell | |
| 2025 |
The Rule of Jenny PenConfined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath... |
Dave Crealy | |
| 2025 |
SNL50: Beyond Saturday NightThis docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
SpellboundWhen a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse... |
Bolinar (voice) | |
| 2024 |
ConclaveAfter the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing... |
Tremblay | |
| 2024 |
Art Happens Here with John LithgowActor, author, humorist and renowned performer John Lithgow goes back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education.... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
CabriniItalian immigrant Francesca Cabrini arrives in 1889 New York City and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini... |
Mayor Gould | |
| 2023 |
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of MagicCBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary career of the iconic entertainer... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Killers of the Flower MoonWhen oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the... |
Prosecutor Peter Leaward | |
| 2023 |
Liv Ullmann: A Road Less TravelledThe life of a Norwegian icon, a world-renowned artist and a dedicated humanitarian: actress Liv Ullmann. |
Self | |
| 2023 |
SharperA small, wealthy family in New York City gets progressively torn apart by secrets, lies, and the theft that orchestrates... |
Richard Hobbes | |
| 2022 |
Chez BobBob the alligator has an ingenious idea to attract birds for his dinner. He creates a restaurant on his nose,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2022 |
SherriSherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2022 |
The Old ManDan Chase absconded from the CIA decades ago and now lives off the grid. When an assassin arrives and tries... |
Harold Harper | |
| 2022 |
The BubbleSneaking out. Hooking up. Melting down. The cast and crew of a blockbuster action franchise attempt to shoot a sequel... |
Tom the Studio Chairman | |
| 2021 |
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent StrokesThe live special event features reenactments of episodes from “The Facts of Life” and “Diff’rent Strokes”. |
Philip Drummond | |
| 2021 |
Dexter: New Blood10 years after Dexter went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, we find him living under an assumed name... |
Arthur Mitchell | |
| 2021 |
Show of TitlesAn evening of celebrated stars performing the titles songs from Broadway’s best. |
"There's No Business Like Show Business" Performer | |
| 2021 |
Emily @ the Edge of ChaosEmily @ the Edge of Chaos interweaves Emily Levine’s live performance with animation, appearances by scientists, and animated characters. The... |
Sir Isaac Newton (voice) | |
| 2021 |
Myths and HymnsA kaleidoscopic collection of musical genres, Myths and Hymns explores the nature of faith and longing in a secular world,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
Give My Regards to BroadwayJohn Lithgow, Christine Baranski, Brian Stokes Mitchell and other Broadway stars on how the Broadway community has responded to COVID-19,... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Perry MasonSet in 1932 Los Angeles, the series focuses on the origin story of famed defense lawyer Perry Mason. Living check-to-check... |
Elias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan | |
| 2020 |
Stars in the HouseIn the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky... |
Self - Special Guest | |
| 2019 |
BombshellBombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story... |
Roger Ailes | |
| 2019 |
On BroadwayAn all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink thanks... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten ActsA live reading of passages from the Mueller report for “The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts,”... |
President Donald J. Trump | |
| 2019 |
The Tomorrow ManEd Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for... |
Ed Hemsler | |
| 2019 |
Pet SemataryDr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, move from Boston to Ludlow, in rural Maine, with their two young children.... |
Jud Crandall | |
| 2019 |
Late NightA legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally... |
Walter Lovell | |
| 2018 |
Pet Sematary: The Tale of Timmy BatermanJud Crandall recounts the chilling story of Tim Baterman, who was returned dead from Vietnam, and then returned from the... |
Jud Crandall | |
| 2018 |
Firing Line with Margaret HooverJoin author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest... |
Unknown character | |
| 2018 |
James Cameron's Story of Science FictionExplore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To CancerFour different celebrities all aim to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their baking skills. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2018 |
Mister Rogers: It's You I LikeJoin host Michael Keaton to celebrate "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," the pioneering children's series that premiered nationally 50 years ago. Celebrities,... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Pitch Perfect 3After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects... |
Fergus | |
| 2017 |
Daddy's Home 2Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets... |
Don | |
| 2017 |
The Pulitzer At 100The Pulitzer at 100, by Oscar and Emmy winning director Kirk Simon, is a ninety-minute independent documentary released in conjunction... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Beatriz at DinnerBeatriz, an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, has drawn on her innate kindness to build a career as... |
Doug Strutt | |
| 2017 |
Trial & ErrorA bright-eyed New York lawyer takes his first big case defending an eccentric poetry professor accused of murdering his wife. |
Larry Henderson | |
| 2017 |
Hickory Dickory DocAn interview with actor John Lithgow talking about his experience with Brian De Palma's film Raising Cain |
Himself | |
| 2017 |
They All Saw a CatAs the cat explores its surroundings, viewers gain insight into both the cat and each new animal it encounters. As... |
Unknown character | |
| 2016 |
Miss SloaneAn ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation. |
Senator Ronald Sperling | |
| 2016 |
The CrownThe gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny.... |
Winston Churchill | |
| 2016 |
The AccountantAs a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and... |
Lamar Blackburn | |
| 2016 |
Shakespeare Live! From the RSCFrom the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, David Tennant, Catherine Tate and guests mark the life of William Shakespeare... |
Self - Performer | |
| 2016 |
Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9Showcasing a musical masterpiece in a rare full-length television recording by the Vienna Chamber Orchestra with the Westminster Symphonic Choir,... |
Narrator | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSome of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Best of EnemiesA documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore... |
Voice of Gore Vidal | |
| 2015 |
Lord JohnAn Interview with John Lithgow |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
Inside 'Interstellar'Cast and crew of Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" discuss project origins, the film's imagery, ambitions, incorporating IMAX footage, the human element... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Projections of AmericaAcademy Award-winning screenwriter Robert Riskin headed up a secret film unit that sought to redefine America in the eyes of... |
Self - Narrator (voice) | |
| 2015 |
The Late Late Show with James CordenOnce Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2014 |
Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsPBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
InterstellarThe adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on... |
Donald | |
| 2014 |
The Roosevelts: An Intimate HistoryChronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American... |
James Roosevelt (voice) | |
| 2014 |
The Jungle Bunch 2: The Great Treasure QuestJoin Maurice, the beloved penguin-tiger, and the Jungle Bunch on their exciting quest for hidden pirate treasure! Hold on to... |
Maurice (voice) | |
| 2014 |
Love Is StrangeAfter 39 years together, Ben and George finally tie the knot, but George loses his job as a result, and... |
Ben | |
| 2014 |
The HomesmanWhen three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task... |
Reverend Alfred Dowd | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2014 |
9 Kisses"9 Kisses" is a 2014 New York Times Magazine project featuring nine artistic short films where top actors of the... |
Man in Club | |
| 2013 |
Timms ValleyA scripted comedy set in the fictional town of Timms Valley, Wisconsin, where the lives and livelihoods of its citizens... |
Ol' Gregory Timms | |
| 2013 |
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For LoveWhen Marvin Hamlisch passed away in August 2012 the worlds of music, theatre and cinema lost a talent the likes... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
Once Upon a Time in WonderlandIn Victorian England, the young and beautiful Alice tells a tale of a strange new land that exists on the... |
The White Rabbit (voice) | |
| 2013 |
Shrek StoriesJoin Shrek and his friends from Far Far Away as they share tales of holiday cheer, spooky stories, a singing... |
Lord Farquaad (voice) | |
| 2013 |
National Theatre Live: The MagistrateAcademy Award nominee and Tony Award-winner John Lithgow (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Shrek, 3rd Rock from the Sun) takes the title... |
Posket | |
| 2012 |
This Is 40Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing,... |
Oliver | |
| 2012 |
Casting ByThis essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
The CampaignTwo rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States... |
Glen Motch | |
| 2012 |
Finding Your RootsNoted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Shrek: Once Upon a TimeA making-of for the Shrek series. |
Self | |
| 2011 |
New Year's EveThe lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve. |
Jonathan Cox (uncredited) | |
| 2011 |
ProhibitionThe history of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the entire... |
Reader / H.L. Mencken (voice) | |
| 2011 |
Rise of the Planet of the ApesA highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when... |
Charles Rodman | |
| 2010 |
ConanA late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. |
Self | |
| 2010 |
Leap YearWhen yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action. Aware of a... |
Jack Brady | |
| 2009 |
Miracle in a Box: A Piano RebornThe restoration of a Steinway becomes a lyrical meditation on following the heart's true passion in this beautifully crafted documentary.... |
Narrator | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2009 |
The Macabre World of Lavender WilliamsEight year-old Lavender Williams, who recently lost her mother to cancer, sets off on an epic journey to find her... |
God | |
| 2009 |
Confessions of a ShopaholicIn the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping... |
Edgar West | |
| 2008 |
Car of the FutureClick and Clack from NPR's Car Talk look at the future of motor vehicle transportation. New designs, new construction materials... |
Narrator | |
| 2007 |
ShowBusiness: The Road to BroadwayShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway is an American documentary film, directed by Dori Berinstein, a Broadway Producer, Writer and Filmmaker.... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
DreamgirlsA trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal... |
Jerry Harris | |
| 2006 |
30 RockLiz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos... |
John Lithgow | |
| 2006 |
Twenty Good YearsTwenty Good Years is a short-lived American sitcom created by Michael J. Leeson and Marsh McCall, and starring John Lithgow... |
John Mason | |
| 2006 |
DexterDexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial... |
Arthur Mitchell | |
| 2006 |
The One ShowA topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. |
Self | |
| 2006 |
The Best of The Tony Awards: The PlaysThe Great White Way comes into your living room via this disc of rare performances from some of Broadway's brightest... |
René Gallimard (segment "M. Butterfly") | |
| 2006 |
The Great Robot Race: The DARPA Grand ChallengeTwenty-three bizarre looking vehicles line up at the starting gate of the DARPA Grand Challenge with one thing in common:... |
Narrator | |
| 2006 |
SangreShort movie about a grandfather, with memory issues, and his grandson taking a road trip to San Diego for the... |
Cafe chef and owner | |
| 2005 |
The Colbert ReportThe Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent... |
Unknown character | |
| 2005 |
Einstein's Big IdeaOver 100 years ago, Albert Einstein grappled with the implications of his revolutionary special theory of relativity and came to... |
Narrator (voice) U.S. edition | |
| 2005 |
The Apprentice: Martha StewartThe Apprentice: Martha Stewart is a reality game show and a spin-off from the series, The Apprentice, that ran in... |
Unknown character | |
| 2005 |
How I Met Your MotherA father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best... |
Jerry Whittaker | |
| 2004 |
The Life and Death of Peter SellersThe turbulent personal and professional life of actor Peter Sellers (1925-1980), from his beginnings as a comic performer on BBC... |
Blake Edwards | |
| 2004 |
Footloose: A Modern MusicalA behind-the-scenes documentary about the legacy of the 1984 dance drama Footloose. |
Self | |
| 2004 |
The Tony Danza ShowThe Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
KinseyKinsey is a portrait of researcher Alfred Kinsey, driven to uncover the most private secrets of a nation. What begins... |
Alfred Seguine Kinsey | |
| 2004 |
Shrek 3-DLord Farquaad was eaten by the dragon, but his ghost has returned, and he's still evil. With the help of... |
Ghost of Farquaad (voice) | |
| 2004 |
Dogs and More DogsWhere do dogs in all their amazing diversity come from? Tradition says that thousands of years ago someone tamed a... |
Narrator | |
| 2003 | Unknown character | ||
| 2003 |
DreamWorks 6 Spooky Stories CollectionGet into the spirit with DreamWorks 6 Spooky Stories Collection, a creepy assortment of animated tales starring some of your... |
Ghost of Farquaad (voice) | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2003 |
Bark, GeorgeGeorge was a dog. His mother was a dog too. George made different sounds, which made his mother take him... |
Unknown character | |
| 2002 |
Live from E!The pre-show to the major award shows that airs on E! Entertainment Television. Live From the Red Carpet covers celebrity... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Orange CountyShaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer... |
Bud Brumder | |
| 2002 |
Buckaroo Banzai DeclassifiedA documentary found on The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension Special Edition DVD. |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance PartyShrek and his friends enjoy themselves with some Karaoke partying. |
Lord Farquaad (singing voice) | |
| 2001 |
ShrekIt ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to... |
Lord Farquaad (voice) | |
| 2000 |
Rugrats in Paris: The MovieA group of rambunctious toddlers travel a trip to Paris. As they journey from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame,... |
Jean-Claude (voice) | |
| 2000 |
Don QuixoteAdapted from the work of Miguel de Cervantes, this is the story of a hidalgo, fanatic for chivalry novels, who... |
Don Quixote de La Mancha / Alonso Quixano | |
| 2000 |
95 Worlds and CountingSwimming in Neptune's moons, flying in Uranus' moons, jumping in Mars' moons, living in Jupiter's moons...welcome to the future of... |
Narrator | |
| 1999 |
The Early ShowThe Early Show is an American morning television show which was broadcast by CBS from New York City from 1999... |
Self | |
| 1999 |
Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis CollectionIn "All Through the Night," perhaps the single most famous story from the original comic book series, a psychotic killer... |
Dr. Oscar Charles | |
| 1998 |
A Civil ActionJan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it... |
Judge Walter J. Skinner | |
| 1998 |
HomegrownThree laborers on a Northern California marijuana plantation become increasingly paranoid when they learn that their boss has been murdered.... |
Malcolm / Robert Stockman | |
| 1998 |
Johnny SkidmarksJohnny Scardino is working for blackmailers, photographing wealthy guys in seedy motels. One such assignment turns the wrong way and... |
Sergeant Larry Skovik | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
Officer Buckle and GloriaThis is a story about a Police Officer who tries to get children to stay safe. No-one listens to him,... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1996 |
Hollow PointLivingston is trying to merge the Russians, Chinese and Italian gangsters into one group with huge amounts of money and... |
Thomas Livingston | |
| 1996 |
CosbyCosby is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000, loosely... |
John Lithgow | |
| 1996 |
The WestThe West, sometimes marketed as Ken Burns Presents: The West, is a documentary film about the American Old West. It... |
Self | |
| 1996 |
The WestThe West, sometimes marketed as Ken Burns Presents: The West, is a documentary film about the American Old West. It... |
Self / Uriah Oblinger (voice) | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self | |
| 1996 |
Special Effects: Anything Can HappenAn IMAX production that explores the ground-breaking special effects portrayed in Hollywood films from the very originals to the breathtaking... |
Narrator | |
| 1996 |
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell.... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1996 |
3rd Rock from the SunThe high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the least-important planet --... |
Dick Solomon | |
| 1995 |
The Tuskegee AirmenDuring the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American... |
Senator Conyers | |
| 1995 |
Redwood CurtainGeri Riordan is adopted, half-Vietnamese, eighteen, and a piano prodigy. She also feels as if she doesn't know who she... |
Laird Riordan | |
| 1995 |
My Brother's KeeperA man and his HIV-positive twin take an insurance company to court over a possibly life-saving bone marrow transplant. |
Tom Bradley / Bob Bradley | |
| 1994 |
Silent FallHaving seen the double murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden is sent to therapy with controversial therapist Dr.... |
Dr. Rene Harlinger | |
| 1994 |
Princess CarabooBristol, England, early 19th century. A beautiful young stranger who speaks a weird language is tried for the crime of... |
Professor Wilkinson | |
| 1994 |
A Good Man in AfricaMorgan Leafy is a secretary to the British High Commissioner to an Africa nation. Leafy is a man that makes... |
Arthur Fanshawe, British High Commissioner | |
| 1994 |
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special EffectsDocumentary focused on the creation of movie and television special effects, hosted by Roy Scheider and Jonathan Brandis, featuring behind... |
Self | |
| 1994 |
World War II: When Lions RoaredA 1994 war television miniseries which portrays Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin as they maneuver their countries through several of the... |
Franklin Delano Roosevelt | |
| 1994 |
American Cinema13 episode series created by PBS to commemorate 100 years of movie-going. The history of Hollywood and filmmaking comes alive... |
Self - Host | |
| 1993 |
The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas TaleAt the Johnson's house in the country, a female mouse named Emily, whose existence is known to two children named... |
Alexander (voice) | |
| 1993 |
Love, Cheat & StealPaul Harrington thinks he has the perfect wife... stunning, kind, and ambitious. Yet behind Lauren's pretty face lies a wicked... |
Paul Harrington | |
| 1993 |
The Pelican BriefA law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of... |
Smith Keen | |
| 1993 |
FrasierAfter many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist... |
Madman Martinez (voice) | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1993 |
The Wrong ManUS merchant sailor Alex Walker is stranded in Mexico, penniless and wanted by the police. He meets and joins up... |
Phillip Mills | |
| 1993 |
CliffhangerA year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are... |
Qualen | |
| 1993 |
Sylvester and the Magic PebbleThe Duncan family is beside itself when son Sylvester turns himself into a rock to escape the jaws of a... |
Narrator | |
| 1992 |
Raising CainChild psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled... |
Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo | |
| 1991 |
At Play in the Fields of the LordMartin and Hazel Quarrier are small-town fundamentalist missionaries sent to the jungles of South America to convert the Indians. Their... |
Leslie Huben | |
| 1991 |
RicochetAn attorney is terrorized by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop. |
Earl Talbott Blake | |
| 1991 |
The BoysWhen Walter is diagnosed with lung cancer, despite his squeaky clean lifestyle, he has to tell his screenwriter partner, a... |
Artie Margulies | |
| 1990 |
Amazing Stories: The Movie IIThis anthology gathers four episodes of the 1985-87 television series "Amazing Stories." Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) gets arrested when a... |
John Walters (archive footage) | |
| 1990 |
Memphis BelleThe "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe.... |
Bruce Derringer | |
| 1990 |
Ivory HuntersAn author discovers that his missing research assistant's disappearance may be related to illegal trade in ivory tusks. He's then... |
Robert Carter | |
| 1990 |
John Lithgow's Kid-Sized ConcertThe Tony and Emmy award winning actor and two time Academy Award nominee combines his original songs and traditional favorites,... |
Unknown character | |
| 1990 |
Night of 100 Stars IIIA celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy. |
Self | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
Gus (voice) | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
John Lithgow (voice) | |
| 1989 |
Traveling ManA poignant comedy about a middle-aged salesman trying to get his life and career back on track while being pushed... |
Ben Cluett | |
| 1989 |
Tales from the CryptCadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the... |
Dr. Oscar Charles | |
| 1989 |
Out ColdSunny is married to the butcher, Ernie, and their marriage is about to end as both of them have affairs.... |
Dave | |
| 1988 |
Distant ThunderA troubled Vietnam war vet deserts his wife and child shortly after he returns from the war. He returns after... |
Mark Lambert | |
| 1987 |
Harry and the HendersonsReturning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first... |
George Henderson | |
| 1987 |
The Amazing BoneA lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to... |
Narrator | |
| 1987 |
Baby Girl ScottThe story of the Scotts, a young couple whose first child is born dangerously early, weighing less than a pound... |
Neil Scott | |
| 1986 |
The Manhattan ProjectA gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to... |
John Mathewson | |
| 1986 |
Resting PlaceA television movie set in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972. Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives in this sleepy... |
Maj. Kendall Laird | |
| 1985 |
Santa Claus: The Making of the MovieThis behind-the-scenes documentary follows Team Salkind as they set out to bring Santa's "true" story to the screen. Dudley Moore... |
Self | |
| 1985 |
MesmerizedAn orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her. |
Oliver Thompson | |
| 1985 |
Santa Claus: The MovieIn ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa... |
B.Z. | |
| 1985 |
Amazing StoriesA truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven... |
John Walters | |
| 1984 |
2010While planet Earth poises on the brink of nuclear self-destruction, a team of Russian and American scientists aboard the Leonov... |
Dr. Walter Curnow | |
| 1984 |
The Glitter DomeAl Mackey and Marty are homicide cops in Hollywood and hot on the trail of the murderer of a movie... |
Sgt. Marty Wellborn | |
| 1984 |
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th DimensionAdventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the... |
Lord John Whorfin | |
| 1984 |
FootlooseWhen teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for... |
Rev. Shaw Moore | |
| 1984 |
Goldilocks and the Three BearsA spirited young girl disobeys her parents and runs off to the wood for the afternoon where she rudely invades... |
Goldilocks' Father | |
| 1984 |
2010 : The Odyssey ContinuesThis promotional short for 2010 (1984) shows moviegoers how some of the film's visual effects were created. This includes makeup... |
Himself | |
| 1983 |
The Day AfterIn the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of... |
Joe Huxley | |
| 1983 |
Terms of EndearmentAurora, a finicky woman, is in search of true love while her daughter faces marital issues. Together, they help each... |
Sam Burns | |
| 1983 |
Twilight Zone: The MovieAn anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life"... |
Valentine | |
| 1982 |
Not in Front of the ChildrenDivorced for two years, Nancy Caruthers, asks her new lover, Paul Adams, a medical student, to move in. She has... |
Richard Carruthers | |
| 1982 |
Faerie Tale TheatreA live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales. |
Goldilocks' Father | |
| 1982 |
The World According to GarpA struggling young writer finds his life and work dominated by his unfaithful wife and his radical feminist mother, whose... |
Roberta Muldoon | |
| 1982 |
I'm Dancing as Fast as I CanAn adaptation of Barbara Gordon's nonfiction account of her addiction to Valium. |
Mr. Brunner | |
| 1981 |
Blow OutWhile recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terry stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a... |
Burke | |
| 1980 |
Big BlondeHigh-spirited model Hazel decides that she should settle down in this stage play based on a Dorothy Parker short story.... |
Herbie Morse | |
| 1980 |
Mom, the Wolfman and MeConcerned that her feminist mom Deborah is going to stay single, Jenny Bergman plays matchmaker. She arranges a date between... |
Wally | |
| 1980 |
The Oldest Living GraduateHenry Fonda stars as Col. J. C. Kincaid, crusty patriarch of a Texas family. Kincaid's weak-willed son Floyd (George Grizzard)... |
Clarence | |
| 1979 |
All That JazzJoe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater.... |
Lucas Sergeant | |
| 1979 |
Rich KidsTwo 12-year-olds, the products of Upper West Side broken homes, struggle to make sense of their parents lives and their... |
Paul Philips | |
| 1978 |
The Big FixPrivate detective Moses Wine is hired by his former college girlfriend to investigate a political smear campaign and he sets... |
Sam Sebastian | |
| 1977 |
Secret ServiceSet in Richmond, Virginia in October 1864, tells the story of a Union spy working to seize control of the... |
Capt. Thorne | |
| 1976 |
ObsessionA wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife. |
Robert Lasalle | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self - Host | |
| 1974 |
NOVAPBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies... |
Narrator | |
| 1974 |
The Country GirlFrank Elgin's career in the theater is all washed up — but his friend Bernie thinks he can make a... |
Paul Unger | |
| 1972 |
Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag BluesA cocky Harvard graduate transports a load of marijuana from Berkeley to Boston. His girlfriend gets busted with the second... |
John | |
| 1971 |
Great PerformancesThe best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical... |
Capt. Thorne | |
| 1962 |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from... |
Self | |
| 1956 |
Tony AwardsThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway... |
Self - Nominee / Performer | |
| 1956 |
Tony AwardsThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1956 |
Tony AwardsThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway... |
Self - Nominee | |
| 1956 |
Tony AwardsThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway... |
Self - Winner | |
| 1953 |
The OscarsAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1952 |
TodayToday is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It... |
Self | |
| 1951 |
Hallmark Hall of FameLong-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards,... |
Paul Unger | |
| 1951 |
Hallmark Hall of FameLong-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards,... |
Major Kendall Laird | |
| 1951 |
Hallmark Hall of FameLong-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards,... |
Laird Riordan | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Nominee | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Winner | |
| TBA |
Broadway: The Next GenerationA look at the past, present and future of the Great White Way. |
Self | |
| TBA |
Sequestered - Inside ConclaveThe making of the 2025 thriller movie Conclave about the papal election, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini. |
Self | |
| TBA |
Stallone on the Edge: The Making of CliffhangerThe making of action thriller "Cliffhanger" is hosted by leading star Sylvester Stallone. He presents some of the shoot's most... |
Self |
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John Lithgow is best known for his roles in films such as 'The World According to Garp', 'Terms of Endearment', and his portrayal of Dick Solomon in '3rd Rock from the Sun'.
Yes, John Lithgow has won multiple Emmy Awards and a Tony Award, recognizing his outstanding performances in television and theater.
John Lithgow's film debut was in 'The Changing of the Guard' in 1972, which marked the beginning of his successful acting career.
Some of John Lithgow's most successful films include 'Terms of Endearment', 'The World According to Garp', and 'Shrek', where he voiced the character Lord Farquaad.
Yes, John Lithgow is involved in various charitable initiatives, particularly those focused on education and the arts, reflecting his commitment to community service.
John Lithgow's estimated net worth is around $14 million, attributed to his successful career in acting, writing, and directing.
Yes, John Lithgow is an accomplished stage actor, having performed in numerous Broadway productions, including 'M. Butterfly', for which he received a Tony Award.
John Lithgow is known for his ability to switch between comedic and dramatic roles seamlessly, often bringing depth and charisma to his characters.