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BIO

Jeff Goldblum made his film debut in Death Wish (1974) and appeared in the TV movie Columbo: A Case of Immunity (1975). He had a small role in Annie Hall (1977). His early supporting film roles include Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), The Big Chill (1983), and The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension (1984).


Goldblum starred as Ernie Kovacs in the television film Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter (1984). His leading film roles include Into the Night (1985), The Fly (1986), Vibes (1988), Earth Girls Are Easy (1989), The Tall Guy (1989), Deep Cover (1992), Jurassic Park (1993), and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997).

Additional supporting roles include Independence Day (1996), Igby Goes Down (2002), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), and Asteroid City (2023).

He appeared on Sesame Street (1990) and joined the cast of Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Detective Zack Nichols (2009–2010). He reprised his role as David Levinson in Independence Day: Resurgence (2016). He portrayed the Grandmaster in Thor: Ragnarok (2017). He returned as Dr. Ian Malcolm in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022).

Goldblum directed the short film Little Surprises, which was nominated for an Academy Award (1996). He starred in Adam Resurrected (year not specified in source text).

In music, Goldblum released albums with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra: The Capitol Studios Sessions (2018), I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (2019), and Plays Well with Others (2023).

He starred in the Disney+ series The World According to Jeff Goldblum (2019–).
Goldblum appeared as the Wizard in the film adaptation of Wicked, as well as the sequel, Wicked: For Good.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Leonard [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Tupolski

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Mystery Guest Star [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Malvolio

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1981
Lee Pyong-Do, Liverpool Pop Group Drummer, Louis Da Rosa, Member of Big Band Vocal Group, Mr. Shapiro, Rocco the Shoeshine Boy, Russian Singer, Street Trumpeter, Talking Picture Star, Marvin, U.S.O. Entertainer, Jeff, Performer, Israeli Dancer, Fat German, French Crooner

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Leonard Brazil

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1971
Citizen of Verona and Milan, Citizen of Verona & Milan, Eglamour (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1971
Cupid/Whore's Page/Citizen/Soldier/Servant

[Off-Broadway]
1971
Cupid/ Whore's Page/ Citizen/ Soldier/ Servant

Movies

Death Wish
[ 1974 ] Freak #1
California Split
[ 1974 ] Lloyd Harris
Nashville
[ 1975 ] Tricycle Man
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
[ 1976 ] Clyde Baxter
St. Ives
[ 1976 ] Hood #3
Special Delivery
[ 1976 ] Snake
The Sentinel
[ 1977 ] Jack
Annie Hall
[ 1977 ] Lacey Party Guest
Between the Lines
[ 1977 ] Max Arloft
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
[ 1978 ] Jack Bellicec
Remember My Name
[ 1978 ] Mr. Nudd
Thank God It's Friday
[ 1978 ] Tony
Threshold
[ 1981 ] Dr. Aldo Gehring
The Big Chill
[ 1983 ] Michael
The Right Stuff
[ 1983 ] Recruiter
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
[ 1984 ] New Jersey
Into the Night
[ 1985 ] Ed Okin
Transylvania 6-5000
[ 1985 ] Jack Harrison
Silverado
[ 1985 ] Slick
The Fly
[ 1986 ] Seth Brundle
Beyond Therapy
[ 1987 ] Bruce
Earth Girls Are Easy
[ 1988 ] Mac
Vibes
[ 1988 ] Nick Deezy
Twisted Obsession
[ 1989 ] Daniel Gillis
The Tall Guy
[ 1989 ] Dexter King
Mister Frost
[ 1990 ] Mr. Frost
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish
[ 1991 ] Pianist
Deep Cover
[ 1992 ] David Jon
Shooting Elizabeth
[ 1992 ] Howard Pigeon
The Player
[ 1992 ] Jeff Goldblum
Fathers & Sons
[ 1992 ] Max
Jurassic Park
[ 1993 ] Malcolm
Powder
[ 1995 ] Donald Ripley
Hideaway
[ 1995 ] Hatch
Nine Months
[ 1995 ] Sean Fletcher
Independence Day
[ 1996 ] David Levinson
Mad Dog Time
[ 1996 ] Mickey Holliday
The Great White Hype
[ 1996 ] Mitchell Kane
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
[ 1997 ] Ian Malcolm
The Prince of Egypt
[ 1998 ] Aaron
Welcome to Hollywood
[ 1998 ] Jeff Goldblum
Holy Man
[ 1998 ] Ricky Jeff Goldberg
Chain of Fools
[ 2000 ] Avnet
One of the Hollywood Ten
[ 2000 ] Herbert Biberman
Auggie Rose
[ 2000 ] John Nolan
Perfume
[ 2001 ] Jamie
Cats & Dogs
[ 2001 ] Professor Brody
Igby Goes Down
[ 2002 ] D.H.
Dallas 362
[ 2003 ] Bob
Spinning Boris
[ 2003 ] George Gorton
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
[ 2004 ] Alistair Hennessey
Fay Grim
[ 2006 ] Agent Fulbright
Mini's First Time
[ 2006 ] Mike Rudell
Man of the Year
[ 2006 ] Stewart
Pittsburgh
[ 2006 ] producer
Adam Resurrected
[ 2008 ] Adam Stein
Morning Glory
[ 2010 ] Jerry Barnes
The Switch
[ 2010 ] Leonard
Adventures in Zambezia
[ 2012 ] Ajax
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
[ 2012 ] Chef Goldblum
Le Week-end
[ 2013 ] Morgan
The Grand Budapest Hotel
[ 2014 ] Deputy Kovacs
Mortdecai
[ 2015 ] Krampf
Independence Day: Resurgence
[ 2016 ] David Levinson
Thor: Ragnarok
[ 2017 ] Grandmter
The Mountain
[ 2018 ] Dr. Wallace Fiennes
Isle of Dogs
[ 2018 ] Duke
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
[ 2018 ] Ian Malcolm
Hotel Artemis
[ 2018 ] Niagara
The Boss Baby 2: Family Business
[ 2021 ] Dr. Armstrong
Jurassic World: Dominion
[ 2022 ] Ian Malcolm
Wicked
[ 2024 ] Wizard
Wicked
[ 2024 ] The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Wicked: Part Two
[ 2025 ] Wizard
Wicked: For Good
[ 2025 ] The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

TV Shows

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Detective Zack Nichols
Portlandia
Derek, Vocal Coach, Jeff
The Larry Sanders Show
Jeff Goldblum
The League
Rupert Ruxin
Kaos
Zeus

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Jeff Goldblum, The Pillowman

Videos

News

Wicked Witch Hat From THE WIZARD OF OZ Heading to Auction
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2026

The famed Wicked Witch of the West hat, featured in the 1939 musical The Wizard of Oz, is among the items going up for auction in Heritage Auction's five-day Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction in July.
Devo Joins Lineup for MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF WES ANDERSON at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

Devo has joined the lineup of special guests for Music from the Films of Wes Anderson at the Hollywood Bowl, which will feature Jim James, Jenny Lewis, Mark Mothersbaugh, Bill Murray, Karen O, Iryna Orlova, and more.
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Join Jeff Goldblum on New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026

Jeff Goldblum's 'Night Blooms' is out now, featuring Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Scarlett Johansson, Charlie Puth, and more. Listen now!
Veronica Swift to Perform with Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra at Arvada Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will present a one-night-only big band concert with vocalist Veronica Swift at the Arvada Center outdoor Amphitheatre in Arvada, CO. Tickets range from $29 to $58.
Video: Taylor Louderman Opens Up About Backlash from Ariana Grande Fans After Losing WICKED Role
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2026

Taylor Louderman, who originated the role of Regina George in Broadway's Mean Girls, looked back on the response she got from Ariana Grande fans after losing out on the part of Glinda in the Wicked movie. Watch her discuss her experience on a recent episode of the Playdate with Elle McLemore podcast.
Broadway Watch Guide June 2026: HAMILTON Documentary, STOP! THAT! TRAIN! & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026

This June, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a slew of new movies, shows, and music, including the movie musical Power Ballad, the disaster comedy Stop! That! Train!, and a new Hamilton documentary is coming to Disney+.
Bill Murray and More Join the Lineup for THE FILMS OF WES ANDERSON at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026

The LA Phil has added special guests for Music from the Films of Wes Anderson at the Hollywood Bowl. Karen Elson, China Forbes, Bill Murray and Rogê join previously revealed special guests.
Gregory Porter, Pink Martini & More Join Ensemble Arts Philly 2026-2027 Jazz Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Ensemble Arts Philly announced its 2026-2027 Jazz Season, featuring Gregory Porter, Pink Martini, Lakecia Benjamin, Jeff Goldblum, and Django Festival Allstars among an 11-performance lineup in Philadelphia.
Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.
LA Phil Will Perform MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF WES ANDERSON at the Hollywood Bowl
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

The LA Phil announced a star-studded lineup for Music from the Films of Wes Anderson at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Beck, Jeff Goldblum, Karen O, Rufus Wainwright, and more across three nights.
Listen: Jeff Goldblum and Cynthia Erivo Duet on Jazzy 'If I Only Had a Brain' Single
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026

Jeff Goldblum and Cynthia Erivo release a jazzy duet cover of 'If I Only Had a Brain' from Goldblum's upcoming album Night Blooms. Stream it now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 16, 2026- THE FEAR OF 13 Opens Starring Adrien Brody and More
by - Apr 16, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jeff Goldblum to Release WIZARD OF OZ Single with Cynthia Erivo This Week
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2026

Jeff Goldblum and Cynthia Erivo are returning to the land of Oz with the release of their new single, 'If I Only Had a Brain.' The duet will be available on Friday, April 17.
TheatreWorks and Hershey Felder Will Screen THE ASSEMBLY Documentary in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Hershey Felder will screen the documentary THE ASSEMBLY on May 4 at Fox Theatre in Redwood City, followed by a live musical performance and Q&A with Felder and the film's stars.
MOTHERHOOD & OTHER SHI**Y RESPONSIBILITIES is Coming to Spark Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

Written and performed by Venessa M. Diaz, Motherhood & Other Shi**y Responsibilities is a darkly comic solo piece exploring motherhood, identity, and personal transformation.
Cynthia Erivo's WICKED Audiobook Recording Cancelled After Multiple Delays
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, who played Elphaba in the recent two-part Wicked movie adaptation, was set to record a new audiobook version of the book, but now it seems that it won't be released after all.
Listen to the WICKED: FOR GOOD Soundtrack with Cast and Filmmaker Commentary
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026

A new version of the Wicked: For Good soundtrack is now available, featuring commentary by the cast and creatives behind the film. Listen to the newly released soundtrack here.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Sets Mandy Gonzalez and More for 2026–2027 Pops And Film Concert Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring the PNC Pops series, Movies with the PSO, and special concerts with Jeff Goldblum and Leslie Odom Jr. The lineup includes Broadway, Disney, jazz, and film score programs. Subscriptions are available now.
Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Will Headline ARTS BY GEORGE! 2026 Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) has announced the ARTS by George! benefit event, headlined by acclaimed actor and musician Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.
Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jeff Goldblum been in?

Jeff Goldblum has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Jeff Goldblum been in?

Jeff Goldblum has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jeff Goldblum been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Pillowman.

What awards has Jeff Goldblum won?

Jeff Goldblum won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in The Pillowman.

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