Awards & Winners

John Lithgow

Date of Birth 19-October-1945
Place of Birth Rochester
(United States of America, Monroe County, New York, Area code 585)
Nationality United States of America
Also know as John Arthur Lithgow, John Lithcow, Jiggles, John Arthur Lithgow, John Arthur Lithgow, John Arthur Lithgow, John Lithgow, Johnas Lithgow
Profession Actor, Poet, Musician, Author, Voice Actor
John Arthur Lithgow is an American actor, musician, and author. Lithgow has been 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 and Terms of Endearment, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for each. Lithgow is well 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.

Awards by John Lithgow

Check all the awards nominated and won by John Lithgow.

2012


Nominations 2012 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play The Columnist

2010


Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Honored for : Dexter
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor - Drama Series
Honored for : Dexter
(Road Kill)

Nominations 2010 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama Dexter
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Dexter
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television Dexter
role: Arthur Mitchell/Trinity Killer
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor - Drama Series Dexter
Road Kill

2009


Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Honored for : Dexter

Nominations 2009 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Dexter

2005


Nominations 2005 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

2004


Nominations 2004 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Mrs. Farnsworth

2002


Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Honored for : Sweet Smell of Success
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
Honored for : Sweet Smell of Success
Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Honored for : Sweet Smell of Success

Nominations 2002 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical Sweet Smell of Success
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical Sweet Smell of Success
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical Sweet Smell of Success

2001


Nominations 2001 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie Don Quixote
Role: Don Quixote de la Mancha/Alonso Quixano
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun

2000


Nominations 2000 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun

1999


Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series
Honored for : 3rd Rock from the Sun

Nominations 1999 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy 3rd Rock from the Sun
role: Dick Solomon
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun
Satellite Award for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Commedy 3rd Rock from the Sun

1998


Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Honored for : 3rd Rock from the Sun
(Role: Dick Solomon)

Nominations 1998 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun
People's Choice Award for Favorite Male TV Performer 3rd Rock from the Sun
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy 3rd Rock from the Sun
role: Dick Solomon
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun
Role: Dick Solomon
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun

1997


Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Honored for : 3rd Rock from the Sun
(Role: Dr. Dick Solomon)
Satellite Award for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Commedy
Honored for : 3rd Rock from the Sun
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Honored for : 3rd Rock from the Sun
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series
Honored for : 3rd Rock from the Sun

Nominations 1997 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun
TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy 3rd Rock from the Sun
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy 3rd Rock from the Sun
role: Dick Solomon
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun
Role: Dr.Dick Solomon
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun
Satellite Award for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Commedy 3rd Rock from the Sun

1996


Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series
Honored for : 3rd Rock from the Sun

Nominations 1996 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series 3rd Rock from the Sun
People's Choice Award for Favorite Male TV Performer 3rd Rock from the Sun

1995


Nominations 1995 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Miniseries or a Movie My Brother's Keeper

1993


Nominations 1993 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor Cliffhanger

1989


Nominations 1989 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production M. Butterfly
for the production at the National Theatre

1988


Nominations 1988 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play M. Butterfly
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play M. Butterfly

1986


Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress - Drama Series
Honored for : Amazing Stories
(The Doll)
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor - Drama Series
Honored for : Amazing Stories

Nominations 1986 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Miniseries or a Movie Hallmark Hall of Fame
Resting Place
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor - Drama Series Amazing Stories
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress - Drama Series Amazing Stories

1985


Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play
Honored for : Requiem for a Heavyweight

Nominations 1985 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play Requiem for a Heavyweight
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play Requiem for a Heavyweight

1984


Nominations 1984 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Miniseries or a Movie The Day After
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special

1983


Nominations 1983 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Terms of Endearment
Role: Sam Burns

1982


Nominations 1982 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor The World According to Garp
Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role The World According to Garp
Role: Roberta Muldoon

1973


Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
Honored for : The Changing Room
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance
Honored for : The Changing Room

Nominations 1973 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play The Changing Room
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance The Changing Room