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Also Known As John Arthur Lithgow
Born October 19, 1945 (age 81) • Rochester • New York
Awards And Honors Tony Awards (2026) • Tony Awards (2002) • Emmy Award (1999) • Emmy Award (1997) • Emmy Award (1996) • Tony Awards (1973)

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Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly stands with arms crossed beside John Lithgow as Roger Ailes, who uses a walker, in a street scene from the film Bombshell.
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Jessica Chastain smiling outdoors in 2018, with long red hair, wearing a blue and black collared top.
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Nicole Kidman poses on the red carpet in a pale blue gown and diamond necklace at the 94th Oscars, with geometric and Oscar statuette motifs in the background.
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Jon Bernthal in a blue suit poses on the red carpet at the closing night premiere of King Richard during the 2021 AFI Fest in Los Angeles.
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