John Lithgow — American Actor born on October 19, 1945,

John Arthur Lithgow is an American actor, musician, singer, and author. Lithgow has received acclaim and many accolades in his career including two Tony Awards, five Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, an American Comedy Award, four Drama Desk Awards and was also nominated for two Academy Awards and four Grammy Awards. Lithgow received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into American Theater Hall of Fame... (wikipedia)

I'm very concerned for the future of the earth and its amazing creatures. We've got to be careful and make sure we don't foul our own nest.
Look at the darkest hit musicals - Cabaret, West Side Story, Carousel - they are exuberant experiences. They send you out of the theater filled with music.
I'm a fun father, but not a good father. The hard decisions always went to my wife.
Time sneaks up on you like a windshield on a bug.
When you end a successful sitcom, the most sensible thing to do is go back to the theater.