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John Lithgow
ABOUT TONIGHT’S SPEAKER
JOHN LITHGOW IS A RACONTEUR with a wide-ranging and towering talent. Lithgow has made an indelible impression on audiences through his work in film, television, and theater, and has advocated tirelessly for the creative arts. He is the winner of two Tony Awards, six Emmys, and three SAG Awards, and has twice been nominated for an Oscar.
Audiences from Richmond and beyond know Lithgow from his delightful performances across stage and screen. He has appeared in countless critically acclaimed films, such as “All That Jazz,” “The World According to Garp,” “Terms of Endearment,” and “Bombshell.” This past February, he co-starred with Julianne Moore in the AppleTV+ psychological thriller, “Sharper.” Lithgow is also among the star-studded cast of Martin Scorsese’s upcoming “Killers of the Flower Moon,” set for release later this year.
Lithgow has starred in the hit television shows “3rd Rock from the Sun,” “Dexter,” “The Crown,” and “Perry Mason.” He currently stars alongside Jeff Bridges in “The Old Man” on FX and Hulu. He has appeared on Broadway 25 times, including “The Changing Room,” “M. Butterfly,” “Requiem for a Heavyweight,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” and “The Sweet Smell of Success.”
Lithgow’s creative work extends beyond his acting chops. He has written several best-selling children’s picture books, as well as a 2011 memoir “Drama: An Actor’s Education.” Since 2019, he has written and illustrated the political satire “Dumpty Trilogy,” which landed Lithgow on The New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller list for three consecutive years.
Having recently completed his term as co-chair of the Commission on the Arts of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Lithgow continues to advocate on behalf of arts in education and the livelihood of America’s creative workforce.
Tonight, Lithgow will reflect on the iconic roles that comprise his decades-long career, and will undoubtedly treat us to an original limerick or two.
