Originally Posted by pan6467

Lithgow was also excellent as the psycho in Ricochet, was wonderful in Terms of Endearment... even 3rd Rock he was excellent in. Most actors will tell you it is easier to portray dark evil characters than to do comedy, because we all have pretty much the sense of wrong and right... whereas with Comedy you have to rely solely on timing and hope it hits the mark. Lithgow is excellent at both.