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Jeff Goldblum

actor and musician

Born: American

Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum is an American actor and musician. He has starred in some of the highest-grossing films of all time, 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 small 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). Since then, he has been best-known for his roles in several blockbuster franchises, such as Ian Malcolm in the Jurassic Park franchise, David Levinson in the Independence Day films, Grandmaster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films such as Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and more recently, as the Wizard of Oz in Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025). A frequent collaborator of director Wes Anderson, Goldblum has starred in his 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 independent films like Deep Cover (1991), Igby Goes Down (2002), and Adam Resurrected (2008).

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American actor and musician

Jeff Goldblum's Historical Timeline

  1. Jeff Goldblum is born

    Jeff Goldblum, American actor and musician, known for american actor and musician, was born on 1953-10-22. Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum is an American actor and musician.

  2. American actors Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis file for divorce after nearly 2 years of marriage

    Virginia Elizabeth "Geena" Davis is an American actor. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Davis made her acting debut in the satirical...

  3. "Jurassic Park," adapted from best-selling novel by Michael Crichton, directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Sam Nei

    "Jurassic Park," adapted from best-selling novel by Michael Crichton, directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum, opens and sets a box office weekend record of $502 million

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When was Jeff Goldblum born?
Jeff Goldblum was born on 1953-10-22 (American).
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American actor and musician
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Jeff Goldblum was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Jeff Goldblum is born, American actors Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis file for divorce after nearly 2 years of marriage, "Jurassic Park," adapted from best-selling novel by Michael Crichton, directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Sam Nei.

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