John Lithgow relishes his murderous role this season on ‘Dexter’ Nov 6, 2009
While 3rd Rock From the Sun viewers fondly remember Lithgow as the egotistical, foolish alien leader passing as an earthling, he s played more than his share of bad guys in movies. He helpfully ticks off some of the titles, including Blow Out and Obsession for Brian De Palma, and Cliffhanger, in which he adopted a British accent and a chilling demeanor. (Boston Globe)
John Lithgow taps into his dark side for 'Dexter' Nov 6, 2009
"I love the blandness of both his good and evil side. It makes him scary and creepy," says Lithgow, best known for his double Emmy-winning performance as alien-out-of-water Dick Solomon on 3rd Rock from the Sun. Lithgow had portrayed killers and psychotics before the sitcom ended its six-season run in 2001, including memorable performances as an escaped con who torments in 1991's Ricochet and as 's foil in 1993's. (USA Today -- Life)
John Lithgows serial killer soars on Dexter Nov 5, 2009
While "3rd Rock from the Sun" viewers fondly remember Lithgow as the egotistical, foolish alien leader passing as an Earthling, he's played more than his share of bad guys in movies. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Television)
Critic’s corner Oct 20, 2009
3rd Rock From the Sun marathon 8:30-midnight, TV Land. I got really tired of John Lithgow really fast on this show. (Boston Globe)
Dexter continues suspense Oct 6, 2009
Meanwhile, John Lithgow continues to bury the memory of his 3rd Rock From the Sun character Dick Solomon by portraying the slick and sick Trinity Killer, a moniker given to him by Special Agent Frank Lundy (Keith Carradine, reprising his role from season 2) for his proclivity to kill in threes. Trinity appears to have some some method to his madness, but it s creepily fun to watch the details of this monster unfold with an aura of mystery. (Suite101.com)
What's Playing Aug 6, 2009
It all unfolds with bemusement and dread through the lovelorn eyes of "3rd Rock From the Sun" co-star Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who plays a would-be architect toiling away at a greeting card company. He thinks he's found the perfect woman in Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tina Fey has last laugh in world of TV comedy Jul 17, 2009
The Emmys like repeat winners; Frasier star Kelsey Grammer and John Lithgow of 3rd Rock From the Sun won three Emmys each as best comic actors in the 1990s. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Television)
`Summer' a clever spin on classic boy-meets-girl Jul 14, 2009
You could imagine John Cusack playing this role 20 years ago: Gordon-Levitt, co-star of TV's "3rd Rock From the Sun" and films including "Brick" and "The Lookout," has a similar everyman likability and determination, but he's just as adept at showing a deeper, more vulnerable side. Unlike the whirlwind romance of "500 Days of Summer," this is a career that's clearly made to last. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Gordon-Levitt moves on to romantic comedy Jul 13, 2009
But like it or not, he convincingly forms half of the couple in the painfully funny new romantic comedy "(500) Days of Summer." Still in his 20s, he has put together quite a roles' gallery - distancing himself from his "3rd Rock From the Sun" fame with a series of heavy dramas, including "Mysterious Skin" and "The Lookout." ... "I was a little bit scared, to tell you the truth, because Joe was so intense in his last few movies. I still haven't seen '3rd Rock From the Sun,' so I can't speak to... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
NewCelebrity birthdays for the week of June 7-13 Jun 4, 2009
Actress Larisa Oleynik ("3rd Rock From The Sun," "Boy Meets World) is 28. Actor Michael Cera ("Juno," "Arrested Development") is 21. June 8: Comedian Jerry Stiller is 82. Comedian-talk show host Joan Rivers is 76. Actor James Darren is 73. Actor Bernie Casey is 70. Singer Nancy Sinatra is 69. Singer Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) is 67. Singer Boz Scaggs is 65. Actor Don Grady ("My Three Sons") is 65. Guitarist Mick Box of Uriah Heep is 62. Actress Sonia Braga is 59. Actress Kathy Baker ("Picket... (Florida Times-Union)
Bob Shaw - KTVU movie critic, dead at 56 Apr 15, 2009
Mark Pitta is a comedian who has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "3rd Rock From the Sun," "Mad About You" and Bob Hope's "Young Comedians" special. He has run his own weekly live comedy show in Mill Valley, every Tuesday for the past four years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lauren Graham is Broadways New Doll Feb 28, 2009
Graham, 41, honed her comedic chops on television in the mid-1990s with a string of guest appearances on 3rd Rock from the Sun, NewsRadio, Caroline in the City and Seinfeld. At the same time, she was cast as a regular on several new sitcoms, all of which quickly flopped. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
