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The best John Lithgow movies and TV shows:
The Crown
John portrays Winston Churchill in The Crown – Netflix’s historical drama about Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. His phenomenal performance as the aging yet sharp-witted Prime Minister earned him an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Shrek
In this Oscar-winning animated film (that’s about to release its fourth sequel), John voices the villainous Lord Farquaad, a comically ruthless ruler who banishes fairytale creatures and seeks to marry Princess Fiona to become king. His performance is delightfully pompous.
Where to watch: Netflix, Binge, Paramount+ and Stan.
Stream Shrek on BINGE from $10/mth, with a 7-day free trial. SUBSCRIBE HERE.
Stream Shrek on Paramount Plus from $9.99/mth, with a 7-day free trial. SUBSCRIBE HERE.
Dexter
John’s chilling portrayal of Arthur Mitchell, aka the ‘Trinity Killer,’ in Dexter’s fourth season won him an Emmy. His character, a seemingly normal family man hiding a monstrous secret, is one of the show’s most terrifying villains – and as Dexter is about a serial killer, that’s saying something.
Where to watch: Prime Video.
Stream Dexter on Prime Video from $6.58/mth, with a 30-day free trial. SUBSCRIBE HERE.
3rd Rock from the Sun
In 3rd Rock from the Sun, John stars as Dick Solomon, an eccentric alien posing as a human professor in this beloved sitcom. His comedic brilliance and physical humour (rightfully) earned him three Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Where to watch: Stan.
Terms of Endearment
Terms of Endearment stars Debra Winger and John plays Sam Burns, a charming yet timid banker who has an affair with her character. His performance in the emotional drama, which won the Oscar for Best Picture, earned John a nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Where to watch: Rent or buy via Apple TV+.
The World According to Garp
In this adaptation of John Irving’s novel, John plays Roberta Muldoon, a transgender former football player. His warm, heartfelt performance in The World According to Garp (that also stars Robin Williams and Glenn Close), earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Where to watch: Foxtel Now.
Stream The World According to Garp on Foxtel Now from $35/mth, with a 10-day free trial. SUBSCRIBE HERE.
Bombshell
Bombshell has a seriously stacked cast led by Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie. John portrays Roger Ailes, the disgraced Fox News CEO accused of sexual harassment, in the gripping, fact-based drama.
Where to watch: Stan.
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