John Lithgow (born October 19, 1945, Rochester, New York, U.S.) is an American stage and screen character actor known for his extreme versatility, earning acclaim in roles ranging from mild-mannered everymen to cold-blooded killers. Actor John Lithgow said this week he will play Dumbledore in the upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series.. Lithgow said he will play the beloved wizard in a Monday interview with ScreenRant, saying the ... John Lithgow Says Playing Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Was ‘Not an Easy Decision’ Because ‘I’ll Be About 87 Years Old at the Wrap Party’ By Zack Sharf.
John Lithgow Says Playing Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Was ‘Not an Easy Decision’ Because ‘I’ll Be About 87 Years Old at the Wrap Party’ By Zack Sharf. John Lithgow, 79, recently confirmed to ScreenRant that he said “yes” to playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO‘s upcoming small screen adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s hit books. At 79 years old, Lithgow will be the oldest actor to take on the role of Dumbledore. Irish actor Richard Harris was in his early 70s when he played Dumbledore in the first two films in the ... It seems John Lithgow spilled the (Bertie Bott's Every Flavor) beans about his involvement in HBO's in-the-works 'Harry Potter' series. 'A total surprise to me,' he says. Lithgow is a prolific and decorated actor, with more than 130 screen credits to date and dozens of stage performances to boot. He has two Oscar nominations under his belt, for his supporting roles ...
At 79 years old, Lithgow will be the oldest actor to take on the role of Dumbledore. Irish actor Richard Harris was in his early 70s when he played Dumbledore in the first two films in the ... It seems John Lithgow spilled the (Bertie Bott's Every Flavor) beans about his involvement in HBO's in-the-works 'Harry Potter' series. 'A total surprise to me,' he says. Lithgow is a prolific and decorated actor, with more than 130 screen credits to date and dozens of stage performances to boot. He has two Oscar nominations under his belt, for his supporting roles ... John Lithgow played Dick Solomon, the patriarch of the alien family, in the massively popular TV show 3rd Rock from the Sun. He's shown here with guest star David...