Jean Taynton is the ex-wife of John Lithgow. Jean Taynton’s ex-husband Lithgow is an American actor. Prolific in films, television, and on stage, Lithgow is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Tony Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards and four Grammy Awards.
Jean Taynton: Bio Summary
| Full Name: | Jean Taynton |
|---|---|
| Famous as: | Ex-wife of John Lithgow |
| Profession: | Teacher |
| Birth Place: | United States of America |
| Date Of birth | Unknown |
| Zodiac Sign | Unknown |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | Ian David Lithgow |
Jean Taynton is a teacher and also the ex-wife of John Lithgow. She has not disclosed her birth date or any other details about her early life. Therefore her age, zodiac sign, and other details are unknown. Jean’s educational and family background is also unknown as well. She was, however, six years older than John.
How did Jean and John meet? The couple has not disclosed any information related to the circumstances under which they meet and started their relationship.
However, Lithgow married teacher Phoebe Jean Taynton at the age of nineteen on 10th September 1966. This was just before he graduated from college. The couple got married in a beautiful ceremony in the presence of their friends, family, and loved ones. The couple dated for about a year before they tied the knot.
Jane and Jonh’s marriage was blessed with one son together, Ian David Lithgow, who is also an actor and appeared in 3rd Rock From The Sun alongside his father.
Lithgow and Jean Taynton separated after he reportedly had affair with Liv Ullman and seven others while married to her.
In an interview with usatoday John recalled “I was a deeply confused young man.” Their divorce was finalized in 1980. They were married for 13 years before calling it a quit.
Jean Taynton‘s Ex-husband
After their divorce, much was not heard from Jean Taynton but his ex-husband on the other hand got married again. John’s friend set him up with Mary Yeager whom he has been married to since 12th December 1981.
On their first date, Jean Taynton‘s ex-husband remembered; “she was all turned out, and I was in sweaty tennis gear.” Within just a couple of weeks they were talking about getting married. In December 1981 they wed; “Mary is a wonderful combination of earthy and intellectual. We both feel like country bumpkins in Los Angeles. I’m an Ohio boy, and she’s a Montana girl. Yet we’re both very educated.” The pair now have two children together; Phoebe and Nathan.
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Two Golden Globes, six Primetime Emmys, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Tony Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards and four Grammy Awards are among John’s many honors. He was also given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.
He concentrated his training on the New York stage after getting accepted to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and starting an outstanding career on Broadway. In 1973, he was nominated for his first Tony Award for his performance in The Changing Room. In addition, he appeared in three plays in 1977: 27 Wagons Full of Cotton, A Memory of Two Mondays, and Secret Service.
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Jean Taynton‘s ex-husband John, had a recurring role on the HBO period series Perry Mason in the year 2020. This actor is well-known for his film roles. His early film roles also included Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz and Brian De Palma’s Blow Out. He appeared in Mindy Kaling’s comedy Late Night in 2019 and portrayed Roger Ailes in Bombshell.
John Lithgow received his first Academy Award nomination in 1982 for his breakthrough performance in The World According to Garp, and a second nomination in 1983 for Terms of Endearment.
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