Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum | |
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Born | Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum October 22, 1952 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Celebrity, Musician |
Years active | 1974 - present |
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Children | 2 |
Musical career | |
Genres | Jazz |
Instruments | |
Labels | Decca Records |
Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum (/ˈɡoʊldbluːm/; born October 22, 1952)[1][2] is an American actor and musician. He has starred in some of the highest-grossing movies of his era. These include Jurassic Park (1993) and Independence Day (1996).
Goldblum's first movie role was in Death Wish (1974). His early roles include California Split (1974), Nashville (1975), and Annie Hall (1977). He got wider attention for his roles in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), The Big Chill (1983), and The Fly (1986). In 1996 he was nominated for an Academy Award for Little Surprises.
He is also known for his role as Grandmaster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Thor: Ragnarok (both in 2017) and the Disney+ series What If...? (2021).
Jeff Goldblum was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for a guest appearance on Will & Grace. He also appeared in Friends, Portlandia and Inside Amy Schumer. In 2023, he was the host of his own series The World According to Jeff Goldblum (2019 - present).
His jazz band released their first album, The Capitol Studios Sessions, in 2018.
Movies
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ American Film Institute (2002). The American Film Institute Desk Reference. DK. p. 76. ISBN 9780789489340.
Jeff Goldblum: Oct. 22, 1952
- ↑ Who Sang What on Broadway, 1866–1996: The Singers. McFarland. 2006. p. 300. ISBN 9780786421893.
Jeff Goldblum (Oct. 22 1952 –)