John Arthur Lithgow (October 19, 1945) is an American actor, musician, and author. Currently, he is involved with a wide range of media projects, including stage, television, film, and radio. He also has written and published several books of poetry and children's literature. He appeared in the films The World According to Garp (1982) and Terms of Endearment (1983), receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for each. Lithgow is known for his roles as the Reverend Shaw Moore in Footloose, Dick Solomon on the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, the voice of Lord Farquaad in Shrek, and Arthur Mitchell on Showtime's Dexter, for which he won Golden Globe and Emmy awards. On the stage, he appeared in the musical adaptation of Sweet Smell of Success, winning the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. He again appeared in a musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, again receiving a Tony nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. He has also recorded music, such as the 1999 album of children's music, Singin' in the Bathtub, and has written poetry and short stories for children, such as Marsupial Sue.
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Elizabeth Lindberg 11 Aug 2012
Absolutely wonderful work! Good job!Calvin McFarlane 01 Aug 2012
Very Fine portrait of a very fine man. OUTSTANDING.Julie Mayser 31 Jul 2012
Truly exceptional and full of character! This is a great one, Greg!Debi Day 31 Jul 2012
Great artwork!Joanie Holliday 31 Jul 2012
JUST FANTASTIC PENCIL PORTRAIT WORK GREG.. JOANIE