Jeff Goldblum : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Tenspeed and Brown Shoe)

Born Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum on October 22, 1952 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, actor Jeff Goldblum began his career on the New York stage after moving to the city at the age of seventeen.

Possessing his own unique style of delivery, Goldblum made an impression on moviegoers with little more than a single line in Woody Allen's Annie Hall (1977) when he fretted about having forgotten his mantra. Goldblum went on to appear in the remake Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) before a high-profile turn in the classic ensemble film The Big Chill (1983).

The quirky actor turned up in the suitably quirky film The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), which became a 1980s cult classic, then went on to a breakthrough role in the David Cronenberg remake The Fly (1986). The Fly (1986) also featured actress Geena Davis, Goldblum's wife from 1987-1990 and co-star in two additional films, Transylvania 6-5000 (1985) and Julien Temple's Earth Girls Are Easy (1988).

Goldblum was the rather unlikely star of some of the biggest blockbusters of the 1990s: Steven Spielberg's dinosaur adventure Jurassic Park (1993) and its sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), as well as the alien invasion flick Independence Day (1996). These films saw Goldblum playing the type of intellectual characters he's become associated with.

Recent roles have included critically acclaimed turns in Igby Goes Down (2002) and Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004).

Originally from Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), where he was born on October 22, 1952, Jeff Goldblum took his first steps as an actor in high school, before joining the Sanford Meisner lessons in New York. Broadway discovered it in 1971 in "The two gentlemen of Verona". Three years later, Robert Altman (one of its official directors) will offer him his first role in the cinema in California Split. His talents as an actor, which allow him to embody characters as diverse as eccentric (Harassé and anxious actor in Next Stop Greenwich Village, rock critic in Between the Lines, recruiter of NASA subject to Air Evil in the A factor of heroes ...), offer him the opportunity to turn without discontinuing. Television even offers him the possibility of playing the main role of a series, seeing "shy and without complex". After a few critical successes (the friends first ...), Jeff Goldblum finds the role that will make him an international star: that of the scientist of La Mouche, by David Cronenberg. Transformed into insects, Goldblum takes off. Attracted by the roles of scientists, the actor explodes in the skin of the chaotic mathematician of Jurassic Park, or in that of the Savior of the planet in Independence Day. In 1995, Jeff Goldblum even tried to make, with a small film called Little Surprises, nominated for the Oscar for the best short film. Today he finds the costume of Professor Ian Malcolm in the lost world Jurassic Park, with this time the heavy responsibility to play the main role. In the company of dinosaurs, of course ...

Jeff Goldblum is an American actor known for his work in many films and television series. He was born on October 22, 1952 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Goldblum began his career by playing in plays in New York before embarking on cinema and television. He has played in many famous films, such as Jurassic Park, the fifth element and Independence Day. Goldblum also appeared in popular television series, such as Friends and Will & Grace.

Goldblum is known for its unique style and its charismatic presence on the screen. He has often played intelligent and attractive characters, with a touch of humor and elegance. His performances were widely praised by criticism, and he won several awards for his work. In addition to his acting work, Goldblum is also an accomplished musician and has released several jazz albums.

Apart from his acting career, Goldblum is known for his colorful personal life. He was married twice and is the father of two children. Goldblum is also an environmental defender of the environment and is involved in several social and political causes. He continues to work regularly as an actor, with several current projects.

Is the voice behind the iMac/iBook commercials for Apple Computer.

Engaged to Laura Dern. [1995-1997]

In a jazz band called The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with actor Peter Weller (they were also in a band together in the movie The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)) - they perform at local clubs in Los Angeles.

Studied acting at New York City's prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse under the guidance of legendary acting coach, Sanford Meisner.

Was engaged to Catherine Wreford, a 23 year old dancer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Appears alongside ex-wife Geena Davis in three films, back to back, Transylvania 6-5000 (1985), The Fly (1986) and Earth Girls Are Easy (1988).

While filming Earth Girls Are Easy (1988), he and co-stars Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey took approximately two hours to be suited up as the aliens.

Along with Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans, his voice was dubbed for certain scenes in Earth Girls Are Easy (1988).

After playing the victim of an alien invasion in the remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), he appears in two films in which he fights aliens, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) and Independence Day (1996), and one where he plays an alien - Earth Girls Are Easy (1988).

He can wiggle his ears one at a time. He demonstated this talent on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993).

Has worked twice with three of the writers of _Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) . The film's director, Steven Spielberg, directed him in Jurassic Park (1993) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). The screenwriter, Lawrence Kasdan, directed him in The Big Chill (1983) and Silverado (1985). "Philip Kaufman' , whose idea it was for Indy to puruse the Ark of the Covenant, directed him in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) and The Right Stuff (1983).

Appears in two remakes of cult science fiction/horror films: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) and The Fly (1986).

Often plays eccentric characters

Member of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1999

Born on the same day as actor Christopher Lloyd.

Spouse : Geena Davis (1 November 1987 - 17 October 1990) (divorced), Patricia Gaul (1980 - 1986) (divorced)

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