John Lithgow

2 days ago - Also in 1985, he starred in Santa Claus: The Movie alongside Dudley Moore. In 1986, he starred in The Manhattan Project, directed by Marshall Brickman. In 1987, Lithgow starred in the Bigfoot-themed family comedy Harry and the Hendersons. At the Martin Beck Theatre in 1985, he starred in Requiem ...

October 23, 2018 - Known for: The World According to Garp, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, Cliffhanger

2 weeks ago - In addition, Lithgow had a string of main and supporting roles during the 1980s, notably in the 1984 films Footloose, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, 2010, Santa Claus: The Movie (1985), The Manhattan Project (1986), and Harry and the Hendersons (1987).

"Blow Out", "The World According to Garp", "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension!", "Twilight Zone: The Movie", & "2010" are on The Best Movies of the 1980s Starring John Lithgow on Flickchart.

Lithgow made his Broadway debut in 1973's "The Changing Room," which earned him his first Tony Award for Featured Actor in a Play. He would appear in several more plays throughout the 70s and 80s, most notably Arthur Miller's "A Memory of Two Mondays" and Rod Serling's "Requiem for a Heavyweight."

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.

March 13, 2012 - Lithgow’s notable credits included the TV shows 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001) and the movies The World According to Garp (1982), Terms of Endearment (1983), and Footloose (1984).

Hitman seeks revenge on a police officer turned District Attorney.DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsDenzel WashingtonJohn LithgowIce-T

Predator suit-filler Kevin Peter Hall here lends his talent as the domesticated sasquatch in this surprisingly star-studded 80s comedy. 1985 · UK / US · 1h 47min · U · Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc · Written by: David Newman, Leslie Newman (story), David Newman (screenplay) Cast: Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Judy Cornwell, Burgess Meredith, Jeffrey Kramer · UK release: 29 November 1985 · Cuddly Dudley and Father C. himself in the same movie?

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.

"The Glitter Dome", "Distant Thunder", "Resting Place", "Out Cold", & "Mesmerized" are on The Best Movies of the 1980s Starring John Lithgow on Flickchart.

Birth Name:John Arthur Lithgow · Birth Place:Rochester, New York, United States · Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Art department · 116 Credits · Dexter: Resurrection · Jimpa · Spellbound · The Old Man · The Rule of Jenny Pen ...

On this episode, we dive into the ... and director W.D. Richter and into our consciousness, 1984’s The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension....

January 1, 2024 - Remarking to the Hollywood Reporter on the role that helped make him a recurrent villain in the '90s, Lithgow said “I was just dreadful in that film, but that didn’t matter. It was such fun.” Sorry, Mr. Lithgow, we respectfully disagree with your self-assessment — as Qualen is second only to Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) of Die Hard in the '80s-'90s-movie bad guy pantheon.

December 8, 2023 - Lithgow's work earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, while Terms of Endearment won the Academy Award for Best Picture. An essential 80s drama, Terms of Endearment is an emotional yet rewarding film that ranks among ...

Lithgow continued to star in films like ‘Santa Claus: The Movie’ (1985), ‘My Letter to George’ (1986), ‘The Manhattan Project’ (1986), ‘Harry and the Hendersons’ (1987), ‘Distant Thunder’ (1988), ‘Out Cold’ (1989), ‘Memphis ...

John Arthur Lithgow was born on the 19th October 1945 in Rochester, New York, USA. Two time Oscar Nominee for Best Supporting Actor in...

Two mountain rescuers are forced to guide a group of thieves to their missing loot.DirectorRenny HarlinStarsSylvester StalloneJohn LithgowMichael Rooker

August 1, 2025 - List of the best John Lithgow movies and shows, ranked best to worst. John Lithgow's highest-grossing movies and series have received many accolades over the years, earning millions around the world. The order of these top John Lithgow movies and shows is decided by how many votes they receive, ...