Jeff Goldblum Bio, Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Movies, Net Worth & Wiki
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About Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum is an American film, television, and stage actor. A student of New York’s ‘Sanford Meisner,’ he began his acting career with theater. He started his acting career in films with ‘Death Wish’ where he played ‘Freak #1,’ a rapist. During this time, he also appeared on the small screen with several series and movies. He made his small screen debut with his role as ‘Protector’ in an episode of ‘Columbo.’ After doing small roles in different films, he collected favorable reviews for his role in ‘The Big Chill.’ Afterward, he was offered good roles in films like ‘Into the Night’ and ‘Silverado.’
Thereafter, he steadily moved ahead in his film race with major hits like ‘The Fly,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Nine Months,’ ‘Independence Day,’ ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park,’ and ‘Morning Glory.’ He got an ‘Academy Award’ nomination for his short live-action film ‘Little Surprises.’ While doing films, he continued appearing in several TV series. His performance as ‘Scott Wooley’ in three episodes of the series ‘Will & Grace’ earned him a nomination for ‘Primetime Emmy Award’ for ‘Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.’ He appeared as ‘Detective Zach Nichols’ in the series ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’ for its 8th and 9th seasons. He is also a well-known theatre personality. He has also given his voice for several videogames, including ‘Independence Day’ and ‘Jurassic Park: Chaos Island.’
Bio/Wiki
Birth Name | Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum |
Nick Name | Jeff |
Age | (as in 2022) 70 Years |
Religion | Judaism, |
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Birth Place | West Homestead, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Date of Birth | October 22, 1952 [1]wikipedia |
Nationality | American |
Residence | Not Known |
Home Town | Not Known |
Hobbies | Not Known |
Physical Stats
Height (Approx.) | 6 ft 4½ in or 194 cm |
Weight (Approx.) | 90 kg or 198.5 pounds |
Figure Measurements |
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Chest Size | 42 |
Biceps Size | 14 |
Waist Size | 35 |
Extra Ordinary Features |
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Race / Ethnicity | White |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
S*xual Orientation | Straight |
Dress Size | Not Known |
Shoe Size | Not Known |
Family
Mother’s Name | Shirley Goldblum (Radio Broadcaster) |
Father’s Name | Harold L. Goldblum (Medical Doctor) |
Brother | Lee Goldblum, Rick Goldblum, Harold L. Goldblum ( |
Sister | Pamela Goldblum |
Wife/Spouse | Patricia Gaul (1980-1986) Geena Davis (M. 1987–1990) Emilie Livingston (2014-Present) |
Marriage Date | Not Known |
Children | Charlie Ocean, Charlie Ocean Goldblum, River Joe Goldblum |
Personal Life
School | Neighborhood Playhouse Drama School, New York City |
College/University | Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Educational Qualification | Not Known |
Profession | Actor |
Brands Endorsed | Not Known |
Career Manager | Industry Entertainment Productions LLC |
Awards
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Relationship & more
Affairs/Girlfriends | Geena Davis (1987-1990) Laura Dern (1995-1997) Lisa Pittman (2002) Lisa Marie (2002) Kristin Davis (2002) Catherine Wreford (2005-2006) Nicole Richie (2006) Tania Raymonde (2009-2010) Lydia Hearst (2010-2011) |
Favorite Things
Favourite Food | Not Known |
Favourite Actors | Not Known |
Favourite Colors | Not Known |
Favourite Sport | Not Known |
Controversies | Not Known |
Brands Represented: Jeff appeared in TV commercials on Macintosh Computers in 1998, iMac computer in 2000, Apple computers in 2003, Holsten Pils lager beer, Toyota autos in 2003, Irish Lottery in June 2011, Currys Christmas ad campaign in November 2015, Apartments.com in 2015, etc. Jeff also lent his voice for some of the commercials for U.S. Toyota and Procter & Gamble’s facial cream line.
Best Known for: Movies like The Tall Guy (1989), Deep Cover (1992), Jurassic Park (1993), Powder (1995), Independence Day (1996), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and The Prince of Egypt (1998), and Independence Day: Resurgence (2016).
Debut Film: He was first seen in an action movie Death Wish in 1974 in which he played a thug.
Debut TV Show: In 1975, he made his first television appearance in the series Columbo as Protector in just one episode entitled “A Case of Immunity”.
Debut Broadway Performance: Jeff’s Broadway debut was in the musical Two Gentlemen of Verona in 2008.
Health Trainer: Jeff Goldblum feels that the right exercise and diet are the key ingredients of a fit life and he believes in aging gracefully. He became a father at the age of 62 and feels that it is best as one gets to walk around. He does chest presses with his son. For his diet, he prefers antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains and completely avoids fatty, fried, and sugar enriched foods.
Money Factor
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | $40 million |
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx) | Under Review |
Annual Salary | Under Review |
Income Source | Actor |
Movies, TV and Stage Career [2]IMDB
Geena Davis ‘Transylvania 6-5000’
Goldblum went on to star with Geena Davis in the horror-comedy Transylvania 6-5000 (1985). The two embarked on a romance, eventually tying the knot in 1987.
Geena Davis ‘The Fly’
The couple again worked together in David Cronenberg’s remake of the horror classic The Fly (1986). Goldblum earned raves for his portrayal of a scientist who undergoes a terrifying bodily and psychological transformation. Davis and Goldblum next co-starred together in the brightly hued extraterrestrial comedy Earth Girls Are Easy (1989). The two divorced in 1990 and remain friends.
‘Jurassic Park’
Continuing to explore a variety of parts, Goldblum starred in two of the biggest blockbusters of the 1990s. He portrayed yet another scientist, Ian Malcolm, in Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park (1993), and reprised the part in the 1997 sequel The Lost World. He dated his Jurassic Park co-star for a time, as well.
‘Independence Day’
In 1996, Goldblum was featured as a world-saving computer whiz in the sci-fi/action film Independence Day, co-starring Will Smith. The film grossed more than $800 million worldwide. During the mid-1990s, Goldblum earned an Academy Award nomination for his work in creating the live-action film short Little Surprises.
Goldblum didn’t continue down the blockbuster path, instead of taking on a mix of roles that included indie fare, comedies, voiceover work, and thrillers. He co-starred with in the critically acclaimed, cynical comedy Igby Goes Down (2002), and portrayed a rival, genteel oceanographer in The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004). Other films on his long roster have included Fay Grim (2007), The Switch (2010), and Morning Glory (2010).
‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’
Comeback on the small screen, Goldblum was nominated for a 2005 Emmy for his guest-starring role on NBC’s Will & Grace and in 2009, he joined the cast of Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Detective Zack Nichols. He is well known for his stage work as well, having performed in works like The Pillowman, Seminar, and a London revival of Neil Simon’s The Prisoner of Second Avenue.
‘Thor: Ragnorak’
In 2017, Goldblum moved to the Marvel Comics Cinematic Universe, starring in Thor: Ragnorak as The Grandmaster.
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’
In 2017, He reprised his role as Dr. Ian Malcolm from Jurassic Park for the latest franchise installment, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and rejoined The Life Aquatic director Wes Anderson to voice a character for Isle of Dogs.
‘The World According to Jeff Goldblum’
In late 2019, Goldblum embarked on a new venture with the Disney and streaming service to launch The World According to Jeff Goldblum. The documentary series has the actor touring the country to learn about topics that have fascinated him through his life, from the process of making sneakers to an exploration of the tattoo community, while showcasing his trademark quirky sense of humor.
Some unknown facts about
- Jeff belonged to the Orthodox synagogue during his childhood and also had a bar mitzvah.
- At 17, he shifted to New York City to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor.
- If he had not become an actor, he would have become a musician.
- He is a professional jazz pianist.
- Jeff Goldblum was a teacher at Playhouse West in North Hollywood along with Robert Carnegie and taught acting.
- He has the ability to wiggle one ear at a time. He showcased this talent in 1993 in an episode of Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
- Jeff was a jury member at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival.
- In September 2006, Goldblum became a founding member of The Fire Dept, a theater company established in New York.
- In 2014, Goldblum and actor Peter Weller established a jazz band “The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra” to perform a weekly show at the Carlyle Hotel in New York.
- In 2016, he was called the World’s youngest 63-year-old by GQ Magazine.