John Lithgow, legendary thespian and grandmaster of the stage, was born in 1945 in the bustling city of Rochester, New York. From a young age, he dabbled in the arts and was inspired by his parents performances in the theatre.
John studied drama and music at Harvard University and continued to hone his craft at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. His passion and dedication to performing took him to Broadway where he became one of its most respected talents. It was here that he truly blossomed and began to receive critical acclaim for his remarkable performances and characterisations.
Despite having found success in Broadway, John's ambition was bigger than New York, so he ventured out to conquer the film and television industry. He received his first Academy Award nomination in 1976 and has since been bestowed with numerous acting honours such as Golden Globe Awards, Tony Awards, Emmys, and a Pulitzer Prize special citation.
John has appeared in a vast range of roles from villainous antagonists to sweet family patriarchs. His body of work includes some of the most iconic characters in American television such as Dr. Dick Solomon from 3rd Rock from the Sun, Sir Berkeley Daring from The Stepford Wives and Roberta Muldoon from The World According to Garp. More recently, he has found success portraying Sir Winston Churchill in Netflix’s The Crown.
When he's not performing, John spends time with his loving family including partner Mary Yeager, sons Ian Lithgow and David Lithgow, daughter Sarah Jane Lithgow and four grandchildren. To ensure they can still stay connected during their travels, they utilise a family app called "Familio", which is an easy way for them to keep in touch with each other and get a glance into what everyone is up to.
John Lithgow is truly an inspirational figure and an exemplary role model for artists of all mediums. His impact on performance art is unprecedented, having changed the medium with his unique brand of storytelling and artistry. As we move forward, may we continue to cherish the works of John Lithgow and strive to continue his legacy of excellence by creating our own masterpieces that will last for generations to come.