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Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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BIO

Jeff Goldblum has starred in some of the highest-grossing films, such as Jurassic Park (1993) and Independence Day (1996), as well as their sequels.


Goldblum made his acting film debut in Death Wish (1974) with early roles in California Split (1974), Nashville (1975), and Annie Hall (1977). He gained wider attention for his roles in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), The Big Chill (1983), and The Fly (1986). In 1996 he received an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film nomination for Little Surprises.
His career had a resurgence with his roles in the Wes Anderson films The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Isle of Dogs (2018), and Asteroid City (2023). He is also known for his role as Grandmaster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Thor: Ragnarok (both in 2017) as well as the Disney+ series What If...? (2021).
He has also appeared in several TV series, including Will & Grace, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series nomination, as well as appeared in Friends, Portlandia, and Inside Amy Schumer. He hosted his own series, The World According to Jeff Goldblum (2019–2022). His jazz band released their first album, The Capitol Studios Sessions, in 2018.
His stage credits include Tupolski in the 2005 original Broadway production of Martin McDonough's The Pillowman, Leonard in the 2011 Broadway production of Theresa Rebeck's Seminar, and Domesticated Off-Broadway at Lincoln Center in 2013.
Goldblum is set to appear as the Wizard in the film adaptation of Wicked, with Part One scheduled for release in November 2024.

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STAGE CREDITS

Domesticated Domesticated
[Off-Broadway]
2013
Performer
Seminar Seminar
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Leonard [Replacement]
The Pillowman The Pillowman
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Tupolski
The Play What I Wrote The Play What I Wrote
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Mystery Guest Star [Replacement]
The Exonerated
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]
Twelfth Night or What You Will
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Malvolio
The Moony Shapiro Songbook
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1981
Mr. Shapiro
U.S.O. Entertainer
Talking Picture Star
Street Trumpeter
Russian Singer
Rocco the Shoeshine Boy
Member of Big Band Vocal Group
Marvin
Louis Da Rosa
Liverpool Pop Group Drummer
Lee Pyong-Do
Jeff
Israeli Dancer
French Crooner
Fat German
Performer
City Sugar
[Off-Broadway]
1978
Leonard Brazil
Two Gentlemen of Verona
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1971
Citizen of Verona & Milan
Citizen of Verona and Milan
Eglamour (Understudy)
Two Gentlemen of Verona
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1971
Cupid/Whore's Page/Citizen/Soldier/Servant
Two Gentlemen of Verona
[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: Part Two
[ 2025 ] Wizard

TV Shows

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

Awards and Nominations


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

Jeff Goldblum, The Pillowman

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Video: Sing-Along to 'The Wizard and I' in New WICKED Promo Photo
Video: Sing-Along to 'The Wizard and I' in New WICKED Promo

Sing along with Elphaba in a new promo for Wicked! Beginning on December 25, audiences are invited to sing along with the movie musical in interactive screenings. Check out the new clip of The Wizard and I from the movie now.
Ariana Grande Would 'Love' to Perform With Cynthia Erivo at the Oscars Photo
Ariana Grande Would 'Love' to Perform With Cynthia Erivo at the Oscars

With all eyes on Wicked this award season, buzz is circulating about what's in store for the film at the 2025 Oscars. Ariana Grande shared that she would be open to performing with co-star Cynthia Erivo at the ceremony.
WICKED Movie Screenplay Now Available for Free Online Photo
WICKED Movie Screenplay Now Available for Free Online

Fans of Wicked can now experience the new film in a whole new way. The full script has been released online and is available to read for free. Readers of the screenplay will be able to discover some content that didn't make it into the final cut.
WICKED: PART TWO Receives New Title Photo
WICKED: PART TWO Receives New Title

Wicked: Part Two has a title! Rather than opting for a 'Part Two' subtitle, the filmmakers have decided to call the movie Wicked: For Good, an obvious reference to Elphaba and Glinda's musical number in Act 2 of the stage show.
Los cines de España ofrecerán sesiones Sing-Along de WICKED el 1 de enero Photo
Los cines de España ofrecerán sesiones Sing-Along de WICKED el 1 de enero

WICKED, la adaptación cinematográfica del fenómeno teatral que ya se ha convertido en uno de los grandes éxitos del año, ofrecerá en algunos cines de España sesiones Sing-Along de la versión original subtitulado en español el 1 de enero de 2025 para que el público pueda cantar las canciones junto con sus personajes favoritos de la película.
Video: WICKED Dolls Star in New Stop-Motion 'Popular' Video Photo
Video: WICKED Dolls Star in New Stop-Motion 'Popular' Video

When someone needs a makeover, she simply has to take over! Glinda's 'Popular' is taking on a whole new life with a new reimagining of the iconic Wicked number featuring the Glinda and Elphaba dolls. Watch it now!
WICKED Surpasses $500 Million Worldwide Photo
WICKED Surpasses $500 Million Worldwide

The Wicked film has officially surpassed $500 million worldwide. As of this past weekend, the musical adaptation has generated $359 million domestically and more than $524 million worldwide to date. 
Kristin Chenoweth Calls Out One Million Moms for 'Hate' Following Petition Against WI Photo
Kristin Chenoweth Calls Out One Million Moms for 'Hate' Following Petition Against WICKED Film

Kristin Chenoweth has called out hate group One Million Moms for starting a petition against the Wicked film for 'pushing the LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children.'
Cynthia Erivo Addresses Rumors of Limited Run in WICKED on Broadway Photo
Cynthia Erivo Addresses Rumors of Limited Run in WICKED on Broadway

In an interview with Deadline, Cynthia Erivo addressed the rumor that she and Ariana Grande would reprise their roles in Wicked on Broadway for a limited run next year.
Video: A WICKED Adon Olam at Park Avenue Synagogue Photo
Video: A WICKED Adon Olam at Park Avenue Synagogue

With the success of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, Park Avenue Synagogue recently presented an Adam Olam to the tune of 'Popular.' Watch the performance here!
WICKED Outpacing MOANA 2 in Weekday Showings Photo
WICKED Outpacing MOANA 2 in Weekday Showings

As Wicked ends its third week in theaters, the movie musical continues to do well with moviegoers. In Monday through Thursday showings, Wicked is outperforming Moana 2, with Wicked amassing a $3 million gross on Thursday against Moana 2's $2.2 million.
Review: HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS, Arcola Theatre Photo
Review: HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS, Arcola Theatre

Created by Recent Cutbacks, Hold On To Your Butts is a “shot for shot” parody of the iconic Jurassic Park film, with three actors taking on the movie in only seventy minutes (the original film has a runtime of two hours and seven minutes). Jack Baldwin and Laurence Pears take on nearly all of the characters (yes, even Mr. D.N.A makes an appearance!) through simple costume and prop changes.
WICKED Stars Dish on Cut Scene With Shirtless Jonathan Bailey & Ethan Slater Photo
WICKED Stars Dish on Cut Scene With Shirtless Jonathan Bailey & Ethan Slater

A cut Wicked scene featured a shirtless Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater as Fiyero and Boq. Watch a video of Bowen Yang telling Trisha Paytas' about the scene, with Marissa Bode later elaborating on what audiences missed out on.
Video: Behind the Lens of WICKED with Cinematographer Alice Brooks Photo
Video: Behind the Lens of WICKED with Cinematographer Alice Brooks

In a new featurette, Wicked cinematographer Alice Brooks takes viewers behind the lens as she discusses the choices behind the lighting for Glinda and Elphaba in Part One. Watch the video now!
Video: WICKED Holiday Light Show Illuminates Utah With 'Defying Gravity' & More Photo
Video: WICKED Holiday Light Show Illuminates Utah With 'Defying Gravity' & More

A new video shows a Utah home's holiday lights display synchronized to songs from the Wicked movie, including 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' 'Dancing Through Life,' 'What Is This Feeling?,' 'Popular,' and 'Defying Gravity.'
WICKED Author Gregory Maguire Says Lesbian Subtext is 'Intentional' Photo
WICKED Author Gregory Maguire Says Lesbian Subtext is 'Intentional'

WICKED author Gregory Maguire has confirmed that lesbian subtext between Glinda and Elphaba is an intentional feature of their relationship.
Video: SPONGEBOB's Ethan Slater & Stephanie Hsu Reunite on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Photo
Video: SPONGEBOB's Ethan Slater & Stephanie Hsu Reunite on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

It's a Spongebob musical reunion! Ethan Slater and Stephanie Hsu, who starred in the original Broadway production of the musical, both visited The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss their latest projects, Wicked and Laid. Watch the appearance now!
Video: WICKED Movie Singalong Tickets Available Now Photo
Video: WICKED Movie Singalong Tickets Available Now

Get ready to sing along with Wicked! Select movie theaters will host special sing-a-long screenings of the new Wicked movie starting on December 25. Watch a video announcement encouraging Wicked fans to buy tickets, on sale now!
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Video: Ariana Grande & Paul Mescal Talk 'Glicked' for Variety's Actors on Actors Series

For Variety's Actors on Actors series, Ariana Grande and Paul Mescal sat down to discuss the 'Glicked' phenomenon, working with Ridley Scott, and being in awe of Cynthia Erivo. Watch the full conversation!
Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Days of Wine and Roses' from Henry Mancini Concert Photo
Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Days of Wine and Roses' from Henry Mancini Concert

PBS has released a new clip of Cynthia Erivo from Great Performances: Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl, a special concert honoring the work of the iconic composer. In the clip, the Wicked star performs a rendition of 'Days of Wine and Roses.' Watch it here!
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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 at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in The Pillowman.

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