John Lithgow

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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. Lithgow won two Tony Awards, his first for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his Broadway debut in The Changing Room (1972) and his second for Best Actor in a Musical for the musical Sweet Smell of Success (2002). He was Tony-nominated for Requiem for a Heavyweight (1985), M. Butterfly (1988), and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (2005). He has acted in the plays The Columnist (2012), A Delicate Balance (2014), and Hillary and Clinton (2019). He portrayed Roald Dahl in the play Giant on the West End, for which he was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actor.  He starred as Dick Solomon in the television sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001), winning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. He received further Primetime Emmy Awards for his performances as Arthur Mitchell in the drama Dexter (2009) and as Winston Churchill in the Netflix drama The Crown (2016–2019). He also starred in HBO's Perry Mason (2020) and FX's The Old Man (2022). On film, he has received two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor nominations for his roles as a transgender ex-football player in The World According to Garp (1982) and a lonely banker in Terms of Endearment (1983). He also acted in All That Jazz (1979), Blow Out (1981), Footloose (1984), Harry and the Hendersons (1987), A Civil Action (1998), Shrek (2001), Kinsey (2004), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Love Is Strange (2014), Interstellar (2014), Late Night (2019), Bombshell (2019), Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), and Conclave (2024).

Most Popular John Lithgow Trailers

Total trailers found: 144

Interstellar Trailer (2014)

05 November 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 conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

Shrek Trailer (2001)

18 May 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 from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

Bark, George Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

George was a dog. His mother was a dog too. George made different sounds, which made his mother take him to the vet/veterinarian.

Myths and Hymns Trailer (2021)

13 January 2021

A kaleidoscopic collection of musical genres, Myths and Hymns explores the nature of faith and longing in a secular world, with 23 short musical films illuminating the search for answers through Flight, Work, Love, and Faith.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes Trailer (2011)

03 August 2011

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born.

The Macabre World of Lavender Williams Trailer (2009)

31 May 2009

Eight year-old Lavender Williams, who recently lost her mother to cancer, sets off on an epic journey to find her Dad, whom she's never met.

Pet Sematary: The Tale of Timmy Baterman Trailer (2018)

13 November 2018

Jud Crandall recounts the chilling story of Tim Baterman, who was returned dead from Vietnam, and then returned from the dead.

Killers of the Flower Moon Trailer (2023)

18 October 2023

When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

Conclave Trailer (2024)

25 October 2024

After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one.

The Accountant Trailer (2016)

13 October 2016

As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise.

The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts Trailer (2019)

24 June 2019

A live reading of passages from the Mueller report for “The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts,” Robert Schenkkan’s stage adaptation of the Mueller Report.

Cliffhanger Trailer (1993)

28 May 1993

A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.

Spellbound Trailer (2024)

22 November 2024

When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it's too late.

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like Trailer (2018)

06 March 2018

Join host Michael Keaton to celebrate "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," the pioneering children's series that premiered nationally 50 years ago.

The Jungle Bunch 2: The Great Treasure Quest Trailer (2014)

27 August 2014

Join Maurice, the beloved penguin-tiger, and the Jungle Bunch on their exciting quest for hidden pirate treasure! Hold on to your seats, because the wacky treasure hunt includes all sorts of new adventures and silly surprises, including booby traps, a village of crazy rabbits, and a mysterious "Yellow Dragon.

Casting By Trailer (2012)

01 November 2012

This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.

Secret Service Trailer (1977)

12 January 1977

Set in Richmond, Virginia in October 1864, tells the story of a Union spy working to seize control of the telegraph office.

Pet Sematary Trailer (2019)

04 April 2019

Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, move from Boston to Ludlow, in rural Maine, with their two young children.

Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection Trailer (1999)

07 September 1999

In "All Through the Night," perhaps the single most famous story from the original comic book series, a psychotic killer dressed as Santa escapes Christmas Eve and terrorizes a middle-class home where murder has already made a holiday appearance: a homicidal wife plunges a fireplace poker into her husband's skull.

Footloose Trailer (1984)

17 February 1984

When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.

Miss Sloane Trailer (2016)

25 November 2016

An ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation.

Blow Out Trailer (1981)

24 July 1981

While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terry stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a bridge and into a river.

Broadway: The Next Generation Trailer (2017)

16 November 2017

A look at the past, present and future of the Great White Way.

Leap Year Trailer (2010)

08 January 2010

When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action.

Confessions of a Shopaholic Trailer (2009)

05 February 2009

In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping – a little too good, perhaps.

Pitch Perfect 3 Trailer (2017)

20 December 2017

After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth.

Santa Claus: The Movie Trailer (1985)

29 October 1985

In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole.

2010 Trailer (1984)

06 December 1984

While planet Earth poises on the brink of nuclear self-destruction, a team of Russian and American scientists aboard the Leonov hurtles to a rendezvous with the still-orbiting Discovery spacecraft and its sole known survivor, the homicidal computer HAL.

Distant Thunder Trailer (1988)

11 November 1988

A troubled Vietnam war vet deserts his wife and child shortly after he returns from the war. He returns after 10 years, where he's been living like an animal in the forest.

Daddy's Home 2 Trailer (2017)

09 November 2017

Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad and Brad's gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down.

Dreamgirls Trailer (2006)

25 December 2006

A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Trailer (1984)

10 August 1984

Adventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the 8th dimension.

The Rule of Jenny Pen Trailer (2025)

07 March 2025

Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath who employs a child's puppet to abuse the home's residents with deadly consequences.

Shrek: Once Upon a Time Trailer (2011)

30 December 2011

A making-of for the Shrek series.

The Pelican Brief Trailer (1993)

17 September 1993

A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.

Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie Trailer (1985)

01 December 1985

This behind-the-scenes documentary follows Team Salkind as they set out to bring Santa's "true" story to the screen.

Obsession Trailer (1976)

01 August 1976

A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.

Twilight Zone: The Movie Trailer (1983)

24 June 1983

An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"—and one original story, "Time Out.

Bombshell Trailer (2019)

13 December 2019

Bombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.

Miracle in a Box: A Piano Reborn Trailer (2009)

10 October 2009

The restoration of a Steinway becomes a lyrical meditation on following the heart's true passion in this beautifully crafted documentary.

This Is 40 Trailer (2012)

20 December 2012

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.

Redwood Curtain Trailer (1995)

23 April 1995

Geri Riordan is adopted, half-Vietnamese, eighteen, and a piano prodigy. She also feels as if she doesn't know who she really is, and when her adopted father dies, she begins to search for her biological father.

Traveling Man Trailer (1989)

25 June 1989

A poignant comedy about a middle-aged salesman trying to get his life and career back on track while being pushed and antagonized by an aggressive rookie he has been teamed up with.

Terms of Endearment Trailer (1983)

20 November 1983

Aurora, a finicky woman, is in search of true love while her daughter faces marital issues. Together, they help each other deal with problems and find reasons to live a joyful life.

New Year's Eve Trailer (2011)

08 December 2011

The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.

Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 Trailer (2016)

05 April 2016

Showcasing a musical masterpiece in a rare full-length television recording by the Vienna Chamber Orchestra with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, under the direction of conductor Mark Laycook.

Ricochet Trailer (1991)

04 October 1991

An attorney is terrorized by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop.

The Amazing Bone Trailer (1987)

01 June 1987

A lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to her.

Sangre Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

Short movie about a grandfather, with memory issues, and his grandson taking a road trip to San Diego for the grandfather's and wife's 50th wedding anniversary.

Harry and the Hendersons Trailer (1987)

05 June 1987

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot".

Ivory Hunters Trailer (1990)

20 August 1990

An author discovers that his missing research assistant's disappearance may be related to illegal trade in ivory tusks.

The Day After Trailer (1983)

10 December 1983

In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives.

Cabrini Trailer (2024)

07 March 2024

Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini arrives in 1889 New York City and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children.

The Homesman Trailer (2014)

18 May 2014

When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy.

Sharper Trailer (2023)

10 February 2023

A small, wealthy family in New York City gets progressively torn apart by secrets, lies, and the theft that orchestrates all of it.

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic Trailer (2026)

05 April 2026

Featuring interviews from members of the casting, production design, costume design, and creature effects teams, follow the behind-the-scenes journey of bringing the Harry Potter books to the small screen.

Best of Enemies Trailer (2015)

31 July 2015

A documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F.

Raising Cain Trailer (1992)

07 August 1992

Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past.

The Tuskegee Airmen Trailer (1995)

25 August 1995

During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American pilots into the Fighter Pilot Program.

Shrek 3-D Trailer (2004)

03 April 2004

Lord Farquaad was eaten by the dragon, but his ghost has returned, and he's still evil. With the help of his henchman, Thelonious, he kidnaps Fiona.