Updated
Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jun 12
John Lithgow Wins Best Actor Tony at 80, Becoming Oldest Man to Take Prize
Updated
Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jun 12

John Lithgow Wins Best Actor Tony at 80, Becoming Oldest Man to Take Prize

3 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jun 12

Summary

  • At 80, John Lithgow won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for “Giant,” setting a record as the oldest man ever to claim the prize.
  • The win came 53 years after Lithgow’s first Tony, extending a stage career that has recently drawn added attention through his role in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series.
  • That casting had brought a rocky run of press tied to J.K. Rowling-related interview comments, making the Tony a notable shift back to his performance work.
  • The same awards also produced another milestone, with costume designer Qween Jean becoming the first openly trans person to win a Tony for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.”

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