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John Lithgow

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Actor

John Lithgow

American actor (born 1945)

John Lithgow is 81 years old, born on October 19, 1945 in Rochester.

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Born
October 19, 1945, Rochester
Age
81
Zodiac sign
Libra
Country
United States
Known as
Actor

Official links: Official website (johnlithgow.com) · Instagram · X · Wikipedia

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John’s birthday, by the numbers

  • John Lithgow was born on a Friday.
  • John Lithgow has been alive for about 29,601 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on December 8, 2027.
  • Their next birthday, turning 82, is on a Tuesday.
  • Next milestone: John Lithgow turns 90 on October 19, 2035, in 8 years and 11 months. More milestone birthdays
  • John Lithgow is younger than 395 and older than 6,451 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: April 19. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
  • John Lithgow belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Franz BeckenbauerSoccer player · September 11, 1945Bette MidlerSinger · December 1, 1945Neil YoungSinger · November 12, 1945Gerd MüllerSoccer player · November 3, 1945Huell HowserTV host · October 18, 1945Anni-Frid LyngstadSinger · November 15, 1945

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Bob MarleyMusician · February 6Franz BeckenbauerSoccer player · September 11Eric ClaptonMusician · March 30Rod StewartSinger · January 10Helen MirrenActor · July 26Bette MidlerSinger · December 1

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Frequently asked questions

How old is John Lithgow?

John Lithgow is 81 years old, born on October 19, 1945 in Rochester.

What is John Lithgow’s zodiac sign?

Libra, born October 19.

Does John Lithgow have an official website?

Yes: johnlithgow.com.