Before becoming famous for his decades-long career on stage and on screen, John Lithgow studied at both Harvard and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Over the years, he has won multiple Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Tony Awards just to name a few. From alien to serial killer, Lithgow has had a wide range of roles in different genres in both television and movies.
In honor of John Lithgow's 80th birthday this month (October 19th), here are a few of his notable films over the last several decades.
After the death of the pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) must lead the ancient, secretive process of electing a new pope in Conclave. Lithgow plays a rival cardinal. During the process, Lawrence discovers deep secrets and scandals that would shake the Catholic church if brought to light in this acclaimed drama.
Ben (played by Lithgow) and George (played by Alfred Molina) finally get married after being together for decades. After their wedding, they end up losing their apartment and are forced to temporarily live with other people until they get another home together in Love Is Strange.
After a plane heist gone wrong, former mountain rescue ranger Gabe Walker (Sylvester Stallone) is hired to rescue hikers. When he discovers that the hikers (led by Lithgow's character) are not who they seem, he must use his skills for survival in the outdoor thriller, Cliffhanger.
In the musical Footloose, teenager Ren McCormack moves from Chicago to a small town where Lithgow plays a strict reverend. Ren soon finds out that dancing has been banned so he decides to try to change everyone's mind with the help of his new friends.
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