JEFF GOLDBLUM

Name & Age

Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum was born on October 22, 1952, making him currently 72 years old. 

Place of Birth & Family Background

He hails from West Homestead, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born to a Jewish family with Eastern European roots—his ancestors emigrated from regions now part of Belarus and Ukraine. 
His mother, Shirley (Temeles) Goldblum, was a radio broadcaster turned kitchen‑appliance saleswoman, and his father, Harold, served both as a physician and a U.S. Army major during WWII.
Jeff grew up with siblings: an older brother, Lee, a sister, Pamela, and another brother, Rick—whose untimely death deeply impacted Jeff both personally and artistically.

Education & Early Interest in Acting

From a young age, Jeff was drawn to the stage. At 17, he moved to New York City to train at the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse, under the mentorship of Sanford Meisner. He debuted on Broadway in 1971 in Two Gentlemen of Verona. 

Acting Career — Highlights & Evolution

• 1970s–1980s: Jeff debuted onscreen in Death Wish (1974), followed by minor roles in Annie Hall (1977) and a breakthrough as Jack Bellicec in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). 

• 1980s: He garnered acclaim in The Fly (1986), directed by Cronenberg, earning critical attention. Other notable work included The Big Chill (1983) and Earth Girls Are Easy (1989). 

• 1990s Blockbusters: As mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm, he starred in Jurassic Park (1993) and its sequel The Lost World (1997); and as tech genius David Levinson in Independence Day (1996). 

• 2000s & beyond: Repeated collaborations with Wes Anderson in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Isle of Dogs (2018), Asteroid City (2023). Marvel as the Grandmaster in Thor: Ragnarok (2017); reunited with his iconic dinosaur role in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Dominion. 

Television & Hosting

Jeff has graced numerous TV programs: guest roles in Sesame Street, Will & Grace (earning an Emmy nomination), Friends, Portlandia, Inside Amy Schumer, and led his own docuseries, The World According to Jeff Goldblum (2019–2022). 

Music & Jazz

Aside from acting, Jeff is a passionate jazz pianist and vocalist, fronting Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Albums include:

• The Capitol Studios Sessions (2018)

• I Shouldn't Be Telling You This (2019)

• Plays Well with Others EP (2023)

• Still Blooming (April 2025)
  He regularly performed at NYC’s iconic Café Carlyle. 

Film & Music Awards

In 1996, he received an Academy Award nomination for his short-film direction in Little Surprises. He also earned a Saturn Award for The Fly and Bagged ensemble acting awards in Wes Anderson films. A SAG nomination for Wicked followed in 2024. 

Personal Life & Family

Jeff’s marital history includes:

• Patricia Gaul (married 1980–1985)

• Geena Davis (1987–1991), his The Fly co-star
  Since 2014, he’s been married to former Canadian Olympic rhythmic gymnast Emilie Livingston. They have two sons: Charlie (born 2015) and River (born 2017), joyful additions in his early 60s. 

Current Roles & Outlook

Jeff continues to embrace his age gracefully and objects to plastic surgery, advocating authenticity in life and art. He starred as the Wizard of Oz in the Wicked movie(s) and in Netflix’s comedy Kaos (2024). His recent reflections emphasize purpose, family, health, and honoring his lifelong creative vocation. 

With over 50 years in the industry, Jeff Goldblum stands as a true cultural icon—an accomplished actor, musician, family man, and someone who’s always evolving with charm, depth, and unforgettable charisma.