John Lithgow

ABOUT JOHN LITHGOW

Dramatic actor who shifted into comedy on the television show 3rd Rock From the Sun . He's perhaps also known for his roles in films such as Interstellar and Terms of Endearment .

He decided to pursue a career in acting after watching a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Utopia Limited at Harvard University , where he graduated magna cum laude in 1967.

He has won 5 Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, two Golden Globes, two Screen Actor Guild Awards, and an American Comedy Award.

He was married to his first wife Jean Taynton from 1966-1980. He married Mary Yeager in 1982. He has three children: Ian, Phoebe and Nathan.

He starred in the fourth season of the hit show Dexter , starring Michael C. Hall .