Ian Lithgow

Ian Lithgow
Born	Ian David Lithgow (1972-02-03) 3 February 1972 Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1993–present
Known for	3rd Rock from the Sun
Parent(s)	John Lithgow Jean Taynton
Family	Nathan and Phoebe Lithgow

Ian David Lithgow (born 3 February 1972) is an American actor, best known for his work as Leon in the NBC's series 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001).

Biography

Ian David Lithgow was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, eldest son of the actor John Lithgow and his first wife, Jean Taynton. He has two half siblings, Phoebe (born 1982) and Nathan (born 1983).

He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and his M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. He currently runs a practice in Lower Manhattan specializing in marriage and family therapy.

Ian Lithgow is an award-winning actor who has performed in TV, film, and in regional theatres across the country including the Goodman Theatre, the American Repertory Theatre, the Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Ahmanson Theatre, and the Pasadena Playhouse. Ian is best known for appearing in the 1990's NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, playing the recurring role of Leon, a purportedly dim-witted student who attends the physics class of Dick Solomon (portrayed by real-life father John Lithgow). He created the role of Tony in Boy Gets Girl, which he performed at the Manhattan Theatre Club.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1993	A Pound of Flesh
1996-2001	3rd Rock from the Sun	Leon	48 episodes
1999	Far from Bismarck	Wallace
1999	Puppet, Love and Mertz	Puppet	Short
2003	Rice Girl	Detective Tom Monk
2005	Fellini's Donut	Guido Anselmi	Short

External links

• Ian Lithgow at the Internet Movie Database
• 3rd Rock from the Sun at DMOZ
• Ian Lithgow at IMDb