On stage and screen, John Lithgow is nothing short of an acting giant. In his 50-plus year career, he has earned two Oscar nominations (The World According to Garp and Terms of Endearment), six Emmy Awards (Amazing Stories, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Dexter, and The Crown), two Tony Awards, and an Olivier Award.
Many fans know him best from his illustrious screen performances, but Lithgow is also a theatre regular in both NYC and London. In 2026, Lithgow returns to Broadway in Mark Rosenblatt’s Giant as children’s author Roald Dahl, a role he originated in London in 2024. London Theatre’s critic hailed “Lithgow’s altogether astonishing performance” — and it’s one of many. Read on to learn more about his extraordinary stage career ahead of his Broadway comeback.
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