John Lithgow (John Lithgow)

Born October 19, 1945 in Rochester (NY - New York, USA) in the family of the former actress and theater director and producer. John Lithgow studied at Harvard and theater started only in the university after his graduation, he received a Fulbright scholarship and continued his acting education at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. On his return from London, John Lithgow began performing on Broadway, soon won `Tony`. For the first time a movie actor starred in 1972, while in 1982 it was waiting for a nomination for 'Oscar' for his role in the movie `The World According to Garp ', in 1983 - a new success with the film` Endearment `. Of the latter roles, John Lithgow can note the role of negative characters in 'Ricochet' and 'Cliffhanger'. Successfully develops the actor and the work on television - a great success had TV - TV series `3rd Rock from the Sun`, launched in 1996.