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Shrek (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 performer

THE MOVIE

Lord Farquaad on screen

One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.

Film guide · 1 film · 2001Main sequence runtime: 1h 30m
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    2001 · 1h 30m

    Portrayed by John Lithgow · voiceMovie guide
    MoviHero score89/100WORTH IT

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Lord Farquaad?

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John Lithgow plays Lord Farquaad in Shrek.

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WHY THE CHARACTER WORKS

What defines Lord Farquaad

John Lithgow’s performance in Shrek is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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