In a sense, it supplants Venus as the second rock from the sun. 21:17. Other recurring cast members include Wayne Knight (Newman from Seinfeld) as Officer Don Orville, Simi Khali as Nina Campbell, Elmarie Wendel as Mamie Dubcek and William Shatner (James T. … John Lithgow. He helped anchor the 2019 remake of Pet Sematary, and also played an unnerving and totally convincing Roger Ailes in Bombshell. A number of famous, infamous or otherwise noteworthy actors and comedians appeared on Third Rock from the Sun (aka 3rd Rock) during the course of its six season, 139 episode run.A few even had recurring roles. Over the years since 3rd Rock ended, French Stewart has had guest appearances on tons of different television shows, though he hasn't gotten too many recurring roles. And he can easily move between the two — you never quite know what you're getting from a Lithgow character, other than an impressive performance. Braveheart (1995) Cast Then And Now. Joseph Gordon-Levitt has continued to find success in both films and television in the years since 3rd Rock from the Sun went off the air. 3rd Rock from The Sun 2x04 - Big Angry Virgin from Outer Space. DISCUSSION. The main roster was made up of John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Jane Curtin. Her deadpan reactions to the weirdness of the Solomon "family" are still hilarious. His last recurring sitcom role came on The Exes, which reunited him with Kristen Johnston from 3rd Rock. 3rd Rock from the Sun is part of a long tradition of  "aliens terribly disguised as people" comedy. US Release: Jan 9, 1996 - 2001. She starred in another sitcom about a decade after 3rd Rock ended called The Exes, which also starred 3rd Rock castmate and series love interest Wayne Knight. She played Sally, the research expedition's security officer. The show is about four extraterrestrials who are on an expedition to Earth, which they consider to be a very insignificant planet. After 3rd Rock from the Sun came to a close in 2001, Wendel had a few recurring guest roles on other television series like George Lopez, NYPD Blue, and General Hospital. The characters are still very good, but there are a few episodes that stand out more than the others. Her biggest, most recent success comes from the sitcom Mom. The latest issue of the journal Nature has a focus on Venus, the hellish twin to our lovely planet. 1:36. Recently, he starred in the Netflix film Project Power alongside Jamie Foxx. SUBSCRIBED. Prior to that, she had been a successful Broadway actress, including a part in a touring production of Annie. He can pull off intense, menacing villainy, as his Golden Globe-winning performance on Dexter showcases. 21:19. All four of the leads on 3rd Rock from the Sun were well established actors when they were cast, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Main cast John Lithgow as Dick Solomon Kristen Johnston as Sally Solomon French Stewart as Harry Solomon Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tommy Solomon Jane Curtin as Dr. Mary Albright Simbi Khali as Nina Campbell Elmarie Wendel as Mrs. Mamie Dubcek Wayne Knight as Officer Don Leslie Orville When a sitcom features a group of aliens trying to fit in on another world, it's certainly something to stand out as "the weird one." SUBSCRIBE. Lithgow has added to two impressive television ensembles in his recent work: You can catch him as Winston Churchill on The Crown, and on HBO's Perry Mason as Elias Birchard Jonathan. The show involves a family of aliens that are sent to Earth to study human beings and learn the human condition. That's because that character, Leon, was played by John Lithgow's son, Ian Lithgow. 1. DeLuise has appeared in several of the Pup Star films, which are part of the Air Bud franchise. Rogaga. Yes, DeLuise played the patriarch of the popular Disney Channel series' Russo family, who runs a sandwich shop and also wields magical powers. The allure of acting still brings Ian back in front of the camera on occasion. With John Lithgow, Jane Curtin, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart. The series boasted a talented cast, including a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and was a hit with fans for many years. Starting in 2014, he began appearing on television again, as well as a few minor roles in small films. Remember that recurring student in Dick's class, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his teacher? That's because he was going to school: Lithgow studied clinical psychology and is a practicing psychologist in New York. You probably know him as Newman from Seinfeld, or the "You didn't say the magic word!" He's also appeared in a few Christmas movies as part of that series. She is part of about three dozen episodes, and is most prominently featured in storylines that focus on Dick's class. Getty Image. My Name Is Earl Cast Then And Now. November 30, 2007. Lithgow has never had any trouble getting acting roles, to say the least. You can hear her in Guild Wars: Nightfall, The Incredible Hulk and, most recently, Detroit: Become Human. Nicolet's biggest role probably came in 2016, when she appeared with Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson in Central Intelligence. Official Sites If you're fuzzy on the premise here's a refresher: It follows a crew of aliens who land on Earth to study human behavior. He's made quite a few family-friendly turns since then as well. He can do broad, mainstream comedy, as... Kristen Johnston: Sally Solomon. 3rd Rock From the Sun was a solid hit over six seasons in the late 1990s, in no small part due to the cast. Lithgow has also been part of several major films in recent memory. Created by Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner. 3rd Rock from the Sun is a classic comedy overall and is one of the most recognizable 1990's sitcoms. 3rd Rock from The Sun 2x08 - … Release Dates Jane Curtin is a particularly fun casting choice in that regard: She helped bring the Coneheads to life in the SNL skits and the film, then turned it around by playing the straight man character, Mary Albright, on 3rd Rock. Johnston still appears in the occasional film: Some of her recent work includes Small Town Wisconsin, The Wedding Year, and For the Love of George. The region 1 DVD was released on October 25, 2005. 3rd Rock From The Sun. 3rd Rock from the Sun (sometimes referred to as simply 3rd Rock) is an American sitcom that aired from 1996 to 2001 on NBC. Videos you watch may … Kristen Johnston was a massive star in the late 1990s: She had major roles in films like Austin Powers and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, in addition to her lead role on 3rd Rock from the Sun. Unlike Scrubs, though, 3rd Rock From The Sun never ends quite as sweetly as JD's life lessons, largely because there is no one in the cast of 3rd Rock as thoroughly decent a soul as Zach Braff's character. Danielle Nicolet played Caryn on 3rd Rock from the Sun, one of Dick's students. Filming & Production He also appeared on an episode of Perry Mason as Byron Jonathan– a series that his father, John Lithgow, has a recurring role on. While it isn't a secret that Joseph Gordon-Levitt was one of the main cast members of 3rd Rock From the Sun, people forget how important this show was to his career.He had several notable movie and TV roles at that point, including a recurring character on Roseanne, but this was the first time where he really got to show how good he was.. JGL played Tommy Solomon, the youngest member of … Listed below, in descending order of ego size are celebrities and stars who guested. Nicolet has found a lot of success on television: She's had recurring roles on series like Second Time Around, The Starter Wife, Heartland, and Born Again Virgin. Its creators eventually created That 70's show. He directed the 2013 feature film Don Jon and started an artist collaboration series called HitRECord on TV. This often involves Harry dropping to a knee, holding his arms up, and shouting a message coming in from the team's home planet. As the High Commander, Dick Solomon (John Lithgow) is a bundle of ego and nerves who, you imagine, keeps a closer eye on his lieutenant than on the job. Curtin has utilized her comedic talents repeatedly over the course of her long career, but she is much more than just a comic actor. They disguise themselves as a normal family unit living in a Cleveland apartment, and attempt to blend in with humanity. You may have caught him on shows like Girls, Bull, or The Blacklist. | Keeping track on the Cast and Crew of 3rd Rock This is the section of the website where we will post details of the current known whereabouts of all who were involved in the work of bringing together Third Rock from the Sun (aka 3rd Rock ), during its six seasons run. John Li, Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images, Brenda Chase, Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images. Main Cast John Lithgow as Dick Solomon Kristen Johnston as Sally Solomon French Stewart as Harry Solomon Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tommy Solomon Ryan Gosling as Kyle Albright Jane Curtin as Mary Albright Brian Hooks as Cleavon Johnson Here's a look at what all the regulars from the series are doing today. She also utilized her distinct voice in video games and animation: You can hear her in 2012's The Lorax as Aunt Grizelda, and she also voiced characters in Fallout 4 and Fallout 76. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. More recently, it seems like DeLuise might be dipping his toes back into more adult fare. The second season of 3rd Rock from the Sun, an American television sitcom, began on September 22, 1996, and ended on May 18, 1997. Simbi Kali played Nina, a coworker of Mary's. Curtin has also found plenty of success in film. guy from Jurassic Park, but Wayne Knight also had a regular role on 3rd Rock from the Sun. He's worked twice with Christopher Nolan, starring in Inception and scoring a supporting role in The Dark Knight Rises. On 3rd Rock, Gordon-Levitt played the team's information officer, ironically the oldest and most savvy of the foursome. Nina often serves as a bit of a Swiss Army knife on the show, and is distinguished by her sardonic sense of humor. She has played Storm in several Marvel productions, voiced a few characters in the English dub of Naruto: Shippuden, and has appeared in video games like Mortal Kombat X. Characters On BTVA: 5. CREDITS. She is remembered by several of her 3rd Rock costars as funny, kind, and sweet. His recurring role as Bug, a student in Dick's class, is substantial, but not massive. 3rd Rock From the Sun remains almost on par with the first season with the comedy. | Even though he was only 15 when the show debuted, he had been an extremely successful child actor for years, with starring roles in productions like Angels in the Outfield. Rogaga. You're signed out. Kali is a talented enough actress that you believe her motivations in nearly every episode, no matter what outlandish task she's completing. David DeLuise went on to much bigger success after 3rd Rock from the Sun came to an end. Rogaga. Kali's most recent on-screen appearance came in a 2017 episode of Better Things. John Lithgow is an extraordinarily versatile actor. 3rd Rock from The Sun 2x06 - Dick the Vote. 3rd Rock from the Sun also boasts some seriously impressive 1990s fashion, so nostalgia-hounds should definitely give it a look. In a time when television sitcoms focused on oversized families and overworked dads, NBC’s 3rd Rock from the Sun found the humor in … Her starring role came in 1994 when she was cast as Alex Mack in the popular comedy series, The Secret World of Alex Mack. Anchored by the versatile, award-winning John Lithgow, it also features Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, among other talented performers. Main cast John Lithgow as Dick Solomon Kristen Johnston as Sally Solomon French Stewart … 2nd Rock from the Sun, Midhurst, United Kingdom. Of all the actors on 3rd Rock from the Sun, Gordon-Levitt seems like the one whose career was most bolstered by the series. 3rd Rock from the Sun wasn't the only time the two worked together, either. Astronomers announced Thursday the second known asteroid whose orbit is completely inside that of Earth. The Second Rock From the Sun. Fun fact: French is a family name that goes back generations. The show holds the tradition as well as keeping its originality throughout the season. It does have enough of an original premise that it doesn't fall into a cheap sitcom formula. What are they up to today? After she left 3rd Rock in 2000, Laris reunited with her co-star, Joseph Gordon-Levitt to take on a leading role within the epic comedy movie, 10 Things I Hate About You. associate producer / co-producer (73 episodes, 1996-1998) David Goetsch. It aired on NBC. He also does plenty of dramatic work, like his supporting role in The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair. He's eventually given the title of communications officer, only because he has a transmitter jammed in his head. He appeared on a 2019 episode of NCIS, as well as an episode of Shameless the same year. Then/Now: The Cast of '3rd Rock from the Sun' Eccentric extraterrestrials went on a mission to understand Earth in the late 1990s. The extraterrestrials pose as a human family to observe the behavior of human beings. 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