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Ian David Lithgow (born February 3, 1972) is an American actor and therapist. He is best known for his work as Leon in the NBC series 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001). He is the son of actor John Lithgow.
Ian Lithgow | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ian David Lithgow February 3, 1972 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, therapist |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Known for | 3rd Rock from the Sun |
| Spouse |
Rachel Lithgow (sep. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | John Lithgow |
Early life and education
editLithgow was born on February 3, 1972, in New York City, the son of actor John Lithgow.[1]
He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1994, majoring in English.[1] He spent two years doing his M.A. in clinical psychology, specializing in marriage and family therapy, at Antioch University Los Angeles, graduating in 2005. As of 2023[update] he runs a practice in Lower Manhattan.[2][3]
Career
editLithgow has acted in film, television, and in regional theatres across the US, including the Goodman Theatre, the American Repertory Theatre, the Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Ahmanson Theatre, and the Pasadena Playhouse. He originated the role of Tony in Boy Gets Girl, which he performed at the Manhattan Theatre Club.[citation needed]
In the 1990s NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, Lithgow portrayed the recurring role of Leon, a purportedly dim-witted student who attends the physics class of Dick Solomon (portrayed by Ian's real-life father John Lithgow). Ian portrayed a son of John's character in the 2020 HBO television series Perry Mason.[4][5]
Personal life
editLithgow married Rachael around 1993 in Los Angeles, and the couple had two children. Rachel, according to her website "built a career as a professional Jewess, running some of the most important Jewish cultural institutions in the United States, curating major exhibitions, and consulting for institutions around the world." They separated in 2018 but remain good friends.[6]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | A Pound of Flesh | ||
| 1996-2001 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Leon | 48 episodes |
| 1999 | Far from Bismarck | Wallace | |
| 1999 | Puppet, Love and Mertz | Puppet | Short |
| 2003 | Rice Girl | Detective Tom Monk | |
| 2005 | Fellini's Donut | Guido Anselmi | Short |
| 2017 | Bull | Griffin Fuller | Episode: "Name Game" |
| 2020 | Tesla | Alfred Brown | |
| 2020 | The Blacklist | Kleeman | Episode: "Newton Purcell (No. 144)" |
| 2020 | Perry Mason | Byron Jonathan | Episode: "Chapter Five" |
References
edit- ^ a b Groome, Clark (October 19, 2012). "Hill therapist/actor carries on family tradition". Chestnut Hill Local. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Eliza (February 17, 2023). "'3rd Rock From the Sun' Cast: Where Are They Now? Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jane Curtin and More". Us Weekly. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Home - Ian Lithgow, MA, LMFT". ianlithgow.com.
- ^ "'Perry Mason' Chapter Five (TV Episode 2020)". imdb.com.
- ^ Collins, Sean T. (July 20, 2020). "'Perry Mason' Season 1, Episode 5 Recap: Leaps of Faith". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "About". Rachel Lithgow. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
External links
edit- Ian Lithgow at IMDb