He has won two Tony Awards : for Best Actor in a Musical in 1990 for City of Angels, and again in 1997, he won a second Tony Award originating the role of lawyer Billy Flynn in the long-running revival of the musical Chicago.

[2] Jim began singing during his years at Conard "with the high school band and at parties.

He won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Long Day's Journey into Night in 1971.

In 1997, he won a second Tony Award with his portrayal of lawyer Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago.

He also starred with Roddy McDowall and Ron Harper in the 1974 television series Planet of the Apes, a spin-off of the original film.

Naughton had a recurring role on Gossip Girl as William van der Bilt, grandfather of main character Nate Archibald.

Naughton has also been the official voice of Audi in the U.S. since 2007, heard in its national TV and radio spots.

[5] He has directed several plays in New York City, including the 2002 revival of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, starring his friend Paul Newman, filmed for cable TV in 2003.