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Also Known As John Arthur Lithgow
Born October 19, 1945 (age 79) • Rochester • New York
Awards And Honors Tony Awards (2002) • Emmy Award (1999) • Emmy Award (1997) • Emmy Award (1996) • Tony Awards (1973)

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