John Lithgow

Little Rock connection: As an author, spoke to a packed house as part of the Clinton School of Public Service speaker series.

Tony Awards connection: Won a Featured Actor in a Play Tony in 1973 for The Changing Room and an Actor in a Musical Tony in 2002 for Sweet Smell of Success.  Has received four other Tony nominations – most recently for The Columnist by former Little Rock resident David Auburn.  Lithgow has also appeared in numerous Tony ceremonies as a presenter and performer.