John LithgowvoiceJohn Lithgow plays Lord Farquaad in Shrek.
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FILM POSTER · ShrekShrek (2001)
Lord Farquaad
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Lord Farquaad appears in Shrek (2001), portrayed by John Lithgow. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2001 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Lord Farquaad on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2001Main sequence runtime: 1h 30m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Lord Farquaad?
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John LithgowvoiceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Lord Farquaad
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Lord Farquaad and Donkey both appear in Shrek.
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