John Lithgow Wins Third Tony Award
The 80-year-old actor’s third Tony comes for his performance in a play about Roald Dahl’s anti-Semitism fallout.
- On Sunday, John Lithgow won his third Tony Award for his lead performance in the drama 'Giant' at the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City.
- "Two Tony bookends with 53 years between them," Lithgow said, portraying author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt's 1983-set drama since his debut in 'The Changing Room'.
- Laurie Metcalf also secured her third career Tony Award, winning best featured actress for her role as Linda Loman in the revival of Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'.
- Singer Pink hosted the ceremony at Radio City Music Hall, capping a record Broadway season that generated $2.7 billion in grosses.
- The wins place Lithgow and Metcalf in an exclusive group of actors who have won in three separate acting categories, cementing their status among Broadway's most decorated performers.
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The actor won his first Tony Award 53 years ago
John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism
(JTA) — The actor John Lithgow won his third Tony Award on Sunday for his depiction of the writer Roald Dahl as an antisemite. Lithgow stars as Dahl in “Giant,” which opened on Broadway in March. The play, which originated in London in 2024, depicts ultimately unsuccessful efforts to get Dahl to rein in antisemitic comments he made about the 1982 Israel-Lebanon war. Lithgow’s award for best leading actor in a play recognized what he has said was…
John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about Dahl’s antisemitism
The actor John Lithgow won his third Tony Award on Sunday for his depiction of the writer Roald Dahl as an antisemite. Lithgow stars as Dahl in “Giant,” which opened on Broadway in March. The play, which originated in London in 2024, depicts ultimately unsuccessful efforts to get Dahl to rein in antisemitic comments he made about the 1982 Israel-Lebanon war. Lithgow’s award for best leading actor in a play recognized what he has said was an effo…
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