by Mychal ThompsonBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffIf you must know, I based my entire personality on Seasons 2-5 of "Girls," and I'm a huge gamer. Recently, John Lithgow revealed why he almost backed out of playing one of the most iconic characters in modern cinematic history - Albus Dumbledore. Michael Loccisano / Getty Images Depending on when you were born, you might best know the six-time Emmy-winning actor for his roles as Dick Solomon or the Trinity Killer in TV shows like 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996-2001) or Dexter (2009).
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After Receiving Backlash For His Involvement, John Lithgow Almost Walked Away From HBO's "Harry Potter" Series
March 21, 2026
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