JOHN LITHGOW
John Lithgow
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 19, 1945
Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, USA
Biography
John Arthur Lithgow (born October 19, 1945) 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 six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, four Grammy Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
JimpaJimpa
Self
2025·
Dexter: ResurrectionArthur Mitchell
TBA·
Harry PotterAlbus Dumbledore
Self
2022·
The Old ManHarold Harper
2022·
SherriSelf - Guest
2021·
Dexter: New BloodArthur Mitchell
2020·
Stars in the HouseSelf - Special Guest
2020·
Perry MasonElias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan
Self
2017·
Trial & ErrorLarry Henderson
2016·
The CrownWinston Churchill
Self - Guest
Self, Self - Guest
Self
Self
James Roosevelt (voice)
Self
The White Rabbit (voice)
2011·
ProhibitionReader / H.L. Mencken (voice)
2010·
ConanSelf
Self - Guest
Self
2006·
The One ShowSelf
2006·
DexterArthur Mitchell
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
Ghost of Farquaad (voice)
2002·
Live from E!Self
1997·
The ViewSelf - Guest, Self
1996·
The WestSelf / Uriah Oblinger (voice), Self
Self - Guest
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
1994·
American CinemaSelf - Host
1989·
The SimpsonsJohn Lithgow (voice), Gus (voice)
1985·
Amazing StoriesJohn Walters
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
1974·
NOVANarrator
1971·
Great PerformancesCapt. Thorne
1953·
The OscarsSelf - Presenter
Laird Riordan, Major Kendall Laird, Paul Unger
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Winner, Self - Presenter, Self - Nominee
Self
2024·
ConclaveTremblay
Prosecutor Peter Leaward
2021·
Show of Titles"There's No Business Like Show Business" Performer
Sir Isaac Newton (voice)
2021·
Myths and Hymns2019·
On BroadwaySelf
President Donald J. Trump
2019·
The Tomorrow ManEd Hemsler
2019·
BombshellRoger Ailes
2019·
Pet SemataryJud Crandall
Self - Guest
Jud Crandall
2017·
Hickory Dickory DocHimself
2014·
9 KissesMan in Club
2012·
Finding Your RootsSelf
Self
2011·
New Year's EveJonathan Cox (uncredited)
2006·
30 RockJohn Lithgow
2006·
Twenty Good YearsJohn Mason
René Gallimard (segment "M. Butterfly")
Narrator
2005·
The Colbert ReportJerry Whittaker
2004·
The Tony Danza ShowSelf
2003·
VH1 Goes Inside2003·
Shrek 3-DLord Farquaad
1999·
The Early ShowSelf
Dr. Oscar Charles
1996·
CosbyJohn Lithgow
Dick Solomon
Self - Guest
1993·
FrasierMadman Martinez (voice)
Alexander (voice)
Narrator
1991·
The BoysArtie Margulies
1989·
Tales from the CryptDr. Oscar Charles
1989·
Traveling ManBen Cluett
1987·
The Amazing BoneNarrator
Self
Himself
1982·
Faerie Tale TheatreGoldilocks' Father
Richard Carruthers
Wally
1980·
Big BlondeHerbie Morse
1974·
The Country GirlPaul Unger
1952·
TodaySelf
Self
Dave Crealy
Self
2024·
SpellboundBolinar (voice)
2024·
CabriniMayor Gould
Self
2023·
SharperRichard Hobbes
2022·
The BubbleTom the Studio Chairman
2022·
Chez BobPhilip Drummond
Self
2019·
Late NightWalter Lovell
Self
2017·
Pitch Perfect 3Fergus
2017·
The Pulitzer At 100Self
2017·
Daddy's Home 2Don
2017·
Beatriz at DinnerDoug Strutt
2017·
They All Saw a CatSelf - Performer
2016·
Miss SloaneSenator Ronald Sperling
Narrator
2016·
The AccountantLamar Blackburn
2015·
Best of EnemiesVoice of Gore Vidal
2015·
Lord JohnSelf - Narrator (voice)
Self
Maurice (voice)
2014·
The HomesmanReverend Alfred Dowd
2014·
Love Is StrangeBen
2014·
InterstellarDonald
2013·
Timms ValleyOl' Gregory Timms
2013·
Shrek StoriesLord Farquaad (voice)
Posket
2012·
This Is 40Oliver
2012·
The CampaignGlen Motch
2012·
Casting BySelf
Charles Rodman
2010·
Leap YearJack Brady
Narrator
Edgar West
2008·
Car of the FutureNarrator
Self
2006·
DreamgirlsJerry Harris
2006·
SangreCafe chef and owner
2005·
Einstein's Big IdeaNarrator (voice) U.S. edition
2004·
Dogs and More DogsNarrator
2004·
KinseyAlfred Seguine Kinsey
Blake Edwards
2003·
Bark, GeorgeGhost of Farquaad (voice)
Self
2002·
Orange CountyBud Brumder
Lord Farquaad (singing voice)
2001·
ShrekLord Farquaad (voice)
2000·
Don QuixoteDon Quixote de La Mancha / Alonso Quixano
Narrator
Jean-Claude (voice)
1998·
Johnny SkidmarksSergeant Larry Skovik
1998·
HomegrownMalcolm / Robert Stockman
1998·
A Civil ActionJudge Walter J. Skinner
Narrator (voice)
Narrator
1996·
Hollow PointThomas Livingston
1995·
My Brother's KeeperTom Bradley / Bob Bradley
1995·
Redwood CurtainLaird Riordan
1995·
The Tuskegee AirmenSenator Conyers
1994·
Silent FallDr. Rene Harlinger
1994·
Princess CarabooProfessor Wilkinson
1994·
A Good Man in AfricaArthur Fanshawe, British High Commissioner
1993·
Love, Cheat & StealPaul Harrington
1993·
The Wrong ManPhillip Mills
1993·
CliffhangerQualen
1993·
The Pelican BriefSmith Keen
1992·
Raising CainCarter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Leslie Huben
1991·
RicochetEarl Talbott Blake
John Walters (archive footage)
Self
1990·
Ivory HuntersRobert Carter
1990·
Memphis BelleBruce Derringer
1989·
Out ColdDave
1988·
Distant ThunderMark Lambert
1987·
Baby Girl ScottNeil Scott
George Henderson
1986·
Resting PlaceMaj. Kendall Laird
John Mathewson
1985·
MesmerizedOliver Thompson
B.Z.
Goldilocks' Father
1984·
The Glitter DomeSgt. Marty Wellborn
Lord John Whorfin
1984·
2010Dr. Walter Curnow
1984·
FootlooseRev. Shaw Moore
Valentine
1983·
The Day AfterJoe Huxley
1983·
Terms of EndearmentSam Burns
Mr. Brunner
Roberta Muldoon
1981·
Blow OutBurke
Clarence
1979·
Rich KidsPaul Philips
1979·
All That JazzLucas Sergeant
1978·
The Big FixSam Sebastian
1977·
Secret ServiceCapt. Thorne
1976·
ObsessionRobert Lasalle