John Lithgow

**John Arthur Lithgow** (/ˈlɪθɡoʊ/ LITH-goh; born October 19, 1945) is a prolific American actor. He studied at **Harvard University** and the **London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art** before gaining fame for his diverse work on stage and screen. Over the course of his career, he earned numerous awards including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. Lithgow has enticed and mesmerized audiences with his performances in various platforms — from his Broadway debut in The Changing Room (1972) to notable roles in movies like All That Jazz (1979), Footloose (1984), and Shrek (2001). Furthermore, Lithgow starred in successful TV series like 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001) and Dexter (2009). He was born on October 19, 1945, in Rochester, New York. His mother, Sarah Jane (née Price), was a retired actress, and his father, Arthur Washington Lithgow III, was a theatrical producer and director.