John Arthur Lithgow is an American actor, author, musician, and producer whose distinguished career spans film, television, and theatre. He has received widespread acclaim for performances in films including The World According to Garp, Terms of Endearment, Footloose, Cliffhanger, The Crown, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Conclave, earning two Academy Award nominations and multiple Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe Awards. On television, he is also known for starring in 3rd Rock from the Sun and portraying Winston Churchill in The Crown. Renowned for his remarkable versatility across drama, comedy, and stage performance, Lithgow is regarded as one of the most accomplished actors of his generation.