Post Gazette: In the movie "Shrek," John Lithgow is the voice of the evil Lord Farquaad.In his new memoir, "Drama: An Actor's Education," the 65-year-old character actor is the candid, thoughtful voice of experience.
Monday, October 03, 2011
John Lithgow to recount his wonderful life and brilliant career in Monday Night Lecture Series
Post Gazette: In the movie "Shrek," John Lithgow is the voice of the evil Lord Farquaad.In his new memoir, "Drama: An Actor's Education," the 65-year-old character actor is the candid, thoughtful voice of experience.
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I was excited to see this article because I am reading this book right now. I really enjoy the way that Lithgow keeps the reader entertained. It does feel as though he is writing to a friend. It must be difficult to chronicle your life for all to read, but in his case I think that he has a good story to tell that entertains and informs the reader.
I just ordered this book online. I absolutely adore John Lithgow, I think him an incredible actor, and performer and hope to let that carry over into writing, I doubt I will be disappointed. Interestingly enough I first really became exposed to John Lithgow when I decided to just watch all of '3rd Rock from the Sun', while at the same time watching 'Dexter'. The two roles he played in those shows could not have been more polar opposites. But he was mesmerizing. Really terrifyingly creepy in 'Dexter' but it was still great. I only wish that I will have the opportunity to see him onstage someday. I think that this book will be another feather in Mr. Lithgow's cap and cannot wait to read it.
I completely adore Lithgow! He is such an amazingly compelling character actor. I love his animated voices. "Drama: An Actor's Education" should be a good read from what the writer of this article has mentioned. It is also amazing that he was classmates with two other artists that I adore, Tommy Lee Jones and Terrence Malick. This article was a good read!
I Am very excited to get a hold of this book. John Lithgow is one of those artists who has spun a web of creative projects in varying mediums in his lifetime; not only doing so with passion and finesse but also choosing to help people with it. His work is fascinating as it varies, doing no project anything like the last. He is also a very humble man, a characteristic I greatly respect. His contribution to the artistic community is immense, and this is just another major stroke in his long lasting ripple on the art community. I'm very intrigued to read is memoir. the most useful learning tool i have ever read was a similar genre of memoir, "If Chins Could Kill: Confessions Of A B-Movie Actor By Bruce Cambell" another memoir which looked back on an actors life. I am equally excited for this New Read.
I am really upset I missed this! I think hearing about real-life experiences of people who both are and aren't successful is invaluable. We can take what we learn from them and apply it to our own lives. The best way to learn is to actually do something. I think the Monday Night Lecture series is a great series, and am so glad that John Lithgow had a chance to speak at it.
In addition, I love John Lithgow in Shrek. Just sayin'.
The sheer versatility that Lithgow shows in his work is astounding. There is a distinct difference between voiceover acting and acting for the stage and screen and many actors struggle with bridging those gaps. On top of that, the way he is almost impervious to typecasting is impressive to say the least. To play a vicious serial killer, a Disney prince gone wrong, and a kind hearted old man all at once is no small feat. This lecture series should prove fascinating.
I really would have liked to see this. It's probably a good thing I didn't know about it in advance or I might have been tempted to take the night off and go to see him even though I had other work to do. I think John Lithgow is a great actor and to see the Monday Night Lecture would have been a real treat. The fact that he can play so many opposites in character is fantastic. I am sure that his talent as an actor will help him to write his book. He certainly has a lot to tell. I expect a story that is as varied and eclectic as he is.
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