John Arthur Lithgow (born October 19, 1945) is an American actor, musician, and author. He graduated with the class of 1963 from Princeton High School in Princeton, New Jersey. In high school, he was part of the Drama club. In 1973, Lithgow began his career by starring in the Broadway play, The Changing Room. Lithgow is best known for his role of Dick Solomon in 3rd Rock from the Sun. Lithgow has also starred in the hit TV series, Dexter, How I met Your Mother, and Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. Lithgow has also authored several bestselling books and music albums for children.
Awards
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in The Changing Room, 1973
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in Amazing Stories, 1986
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 3rd Rock from the Sun, 1996
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 3rd Rock from the Sun, 1997
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 3rd Rock from the Sun, 1997
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series in 3rd Rock from the Sun, 1997
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series in 3rd Rock from the Sun, 1998
- Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 3rd Rock from the Sun, 1999
- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in Sweet Smell of Success, 2002
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film in Dexter, 2010
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in Dexter, 2010
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