Born October 19, 1945 in Rochester, New York, John Lithgow was destined for the acting world! Raised by his mother, a retired actress, and his father, a theatre director, John grew up surrounded by inspiration to pursue a career in drama! After graduating from Harvard with a degree in history and literature, John Lithgow would study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with the Fulbright Program. From there it wouldn't take long for John to begin his rise to fame!