Jean Taynton is a former teacher best known publicly as the first wife of actor John Lithgow. The couple married in 1966 and had one son, Ian Lithgow, before divorcing in 1980. Jean Taynton has largely stayed outside the entertainment industry and has a limited public profile of her own. Available biographical records consistently identify her as a teacher and as the mother of Ian Lithgow.
Biography
| Fact | Details |
| Full Name | Jean Taynton |
| Profession | Teacher |
| Known For | First wife of John Lithgow |
| Marriage | John Lithgow, 1966–1980 |
| Child | Ian Lithgow |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Ex-Husband | John Lithgow |
| Son | Ian Lithgow |
