Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum ( born October 22, 1952) is an American actor and musician who is widely famous for starring in some of the highest-grossing Hollywood films of his era, such as Jurassic Park (1993) and Independence Day (1996), as well as their respective sequels, The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), and Independence Day: Resurgence (2016). He is named among the highest-paid actors in the world. Goldblum has also starred in several TV series, including the 8th and 9th seasons of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" as Zack Nichols.
Jeff Goldblum was born as Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum on October 22, 1952, in West Homestead, Pennsylvania, the United States in o a Jewish family to Harold Leonard Goldblum(father) and Shirley Jane Goldblum(mother). His nationality is Amerian. Goldblum belongs to Austrian-Jewish and Russian-Jewish descent. His zodiac is Libra and he follows Judaism as his religion. His father was a medical doctor and significant in the U.S. Army during World War II while his mother was a radio broadcaster. Jeff was raised along with his three siblings: two older brothers, Rick(died at 23 due to kidney failure) and Lee and a sister, Pamela. Jeff was a member of an Orthodox synagogue and had a bar mitzvah ceremony in his childhood. He attended the Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh. He then joined Carnegie Mellon University to take drama classes with a dream to be an actor. He had a passion for acting since his childhood. He moved to New York City at 17 to become an actor. Jeff worked on the stage and also studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse under the guidance of acting coach Sanford Meisner. Jeff made his Broadway debut in the musical "Two Gentlemen of Verona" which earned a Tony Award. Besides, Jeff is an accomplished jazz pianist.
Goldblum began his professional acting career from his first film debut as a home-invading thug in the film "Death Wish" in 1974. Goldblum landed his big on the film, "Jurassic Park" in 1993. The movie was one of the highest-grossing movies at the time. He appeared in popular films like "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"(1978), "The Fly"(1986), "Earth Girls Are Easy", "The Tall Guy", "The Big Chill"(1983), "Vibes"(1988), "Into the Night"(1985) and "Independence Day"(1996). Goldblum then began teaching acting at Playhouse West in North Hollywood and directed the live-action short film, "Little Surprises", which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1996. In 2006, Goldblum became one of the founders of a new theater company in New York called "The Fire Dept". He also appeared in several series including Tom Goes to the Mayor(2004), The Colbert Report(2005), "Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job!", and "Portlandia". He starred in numerous hit movies like, "Adam Resurrected"(2008), "The Grand Budapest Hotel"(2014), "The Modern Ocean"(2015), "Thor: Ragnarok"(2017).
In 2018, he reprised his role as Dr. Ian Malcolm in the film, "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom". Regarding his singing career, Goldblum has his jazz band named "The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra". On May 28, 2018, Billboard announced that Jeff had signed to Decca Records. On November 9, 2018, his first debut song titled "The Capitol Studios Sessions" was released. On November 12, 2019, Disney's show, "The World According to Jeff Goldblum" featuring Jeff Goldblum was launched on the streaming service. Goldblum has now established his stronghold and a big name in the entertainment industry coming to this day.
Jeff Goldblum has already been married thrice as of now. Goldblum first married Patricia Gaul, an actress in 1980 but soon after 6 years of marriage, the couple got divorced in 1986. In 1987, he got married to his second wife, Geena Davis who is also an actress and activist However, he divorced in 1990. In 2014, Goldblum got engaged to Emilie Livingston. Emilie is a Canadian Olympic gymnast and is 30 years younger than Goldblum. The couple got married on November 8, 2014. The couple together has two sons: Charlie Ocean(b. July 4, 2015) and River Joe(b. April 7, 2017). Before marital life, he has dated several ladies including Lydia Hearst, Tania Raymonde, Nicole Richie, Catherine Wreford, Kristin Davis, Lisa Marie, and Lisa Pittman. Currently, Goldblum is living a happy life with his wife and children.
Goldblum's net worth is estimated at $40 million as 2019. Jeff Goldblum has a great earning through his professional career as an actor. Goldblum has managed to amass a fortune worth million dollars through his several highest-grossing films and series and endorsement deals. Additionally, he adds to his net worth from The business of fashion line called "Jeff Goldblum Seduction". He owes his fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. He also owns several restaurants and even has launched his own brand of Vodka. He drives Toyota Prius. With all the fortune in a million. He resides in 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,002 sq ft house purchased in June of 1982 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. New York City, the U.S. He must be living a lavish and luxurious lifestyle.
The 67 years old actor and singer, Jeff Goldblum has proved the age as just the number. He has well maintained his healthy and slim body physique. Goldblum stands tall with a height of 6ft. 4inches(1.94m) while his body weighs around 89kg(197 lbs). Goldblum has a body measurement of 42-14-35 inches with 14 inches as his biceps size, He wears 11(US) sized shoe and 12(US) sized dress. Goldblum has a fair complexion with White-black hair and brown eyes. He has a straight sexual orientation.