Jeff Goldblum - Do you like Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum? Do you know that he has starred in some of the highest-grossing movies of this era? Read on to learn more about this American actor and singer.

Jeff Goldblum's Birthday 2024 – October 22, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum was born in Pittsburgh on October 22, 1952. Jeff began his acting career in New York’s Sanford Meisner Theater. He also appeared in various T.V. shows and films. He enjoyed enormous success for his roles in “The Fly,” “Jurassic Park,” “Nine Months,” “Independence Day,” and “The Lost World: Jurassic Park.” He also received an Academy Award nomination for his role in “Little Surprises.” He continued to appear in T.V. programs while doing films. His role as ‘Scott Wooley’ in three episodes of “Will & Grace” won him an Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series nomination.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum

Nickname:

Jeff

Birth date:

October 22, 1952

Age:

71 years, 6 months

Zodiac Sign:

Libra

Height:

6' 4.4"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$40.0 million

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Background

An American actor and musician who goes by the stage name “Jeff” is better known as Goldblum born on October 22, 1952, in Los Angeles, in West Homestead, Pennsylvania, to Jewish parents and raised in the U.S. He grew up knowing his desire to pursue acting, but he kept this hidden from his family and friends until he was in his 20s or 30s. When he was 17, his family moved to New York City, and he had a chance to study with Sanford Meisner.While attending Carnegie Mellon University over the summers, he had the opportunity to take up acting. Goldblum began his cinematic career with modest roles in 1970s films such as “Death Wish” (1974), “California Split” (1974), “Nashville” (1975), and “Annie Hall” (1977). Goldblum featured in the horror-comedy “Transylvania 6-5000” with Geena Davis. They began dating and decided to tie the knot in 1987. David Cronenberg’s version of the classic horror film “The Fly” reunited the pair. Goldblum’s performance as a scientist who endures a terrible physical and psychological metamorphosis was praised by critics and audiences. In “Earth Girls Are Easy,” Davis and Goldblum reunited for the second time in a vividly colored alien comedy in 1989. They divorced in 1990, but they’ve been close friends ever since. Goldblum starred with Will Smith as a world-saving computer genius in “Independence Day 1996” sci-fi/action movie. For his contribution to the film, he was nominated for an Academy Award for the live-action short film “Little Surprises” in 1990. Overall, the picture brought in over $800 million.He began a new project with Disney streaming service “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” in late 2019. The actor travels throughout the country to learn about issues that have captivated him throughout his life, from the process of creating sneakers to the tattoo community, while showing his distinctive, unique sense of humor in the process.

Career timeline

1974
The Film Debut

He makes his movie debut in “Death Wish,” playing a rapist known as 'Freak #1.’

1980
The First Television Film

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is his debut television film.

2006
The Debut as a Producer

The film "Pittsburg," in which he plays himself, is made into a movie.

1959
The Broadway Debut

He debuts in “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” a musical.

2010
The Prominent Role

As 'Jerry Barnes,' he acts alongside Diane Keaton and the late Harrison Ford in “Morning Glory.”

Jeff Goldblum FAQs

Why is Jeff Goldblum so famous?

Actor and musician Jeff Goldblum can be seen in some of cinema’s most recognizable films. He is recognized for his quirky and whimsical sense of style on and off the red carpet.

Is Jeff Goldblum vegan?

No, he is not Jeff Goldblum and he has never claimed to be vegan.

Does Jeff Goldblum have tattoos?

He says he doesn’t have any tattoos in response to the fact that many of his followers have tattoos of his face.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He used to scribble positive affirmations

    Writing positive words on his shower door helped him stay motivated.

  2. He tried to hire a prostitute

    Goldblum told Graham Norton on UK television that he tried to get a prostitute when he was a teenager.

  3. He sold pencils to prisoners

    Goldblum was a pencil salesman before he became an actor.

  4. His poop was sometimes orange

    He would undertake a week-long carrot cleanse which changed the color of his poop.

  5. At 62, he had his first child

    His first child, Charlie Ocean Goldblum, was born in 2015 when Jeff was 62 years old with his wife, Emilie Livingston.

Why We Love Jeff Goldblum

  1. He co-founded an acting school

    Goldblum co-founded ‘Playhouse West’ with Robert Carnegie in Los Angeles in 1981. It was with several actors from this acting school he prepared the short film “Little Surprises.”

  2. He plays jazz practically every week

    The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, which Goldblum is a member of, performs weekly at Rockwell Table & Stage. Goldblum is a great lover of music.

  3. He loves science

    Even though he's best known for playing scientists, such as Seth Brundle in “The Fly” and Dr. Ian Malcolm in “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World,” Goldblum's real-life passion for science is undeniable. He follows science news.

Jeff Goldblum’s birthday dates

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