Elliott Gould facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elliott Gould
Gould in 1986
Born	Elliott Goldstein (1938-08-29) August 29, 1938 (age 86) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1964–present
Spouse(s)	Barbra Streisand ​ ​ (m. 1963; div. 1971)​ Jennifer Bogart ​ ​ (m. 1973; div. 1975)​ ​ ​ (m. 1978; div. 1989)​
Children	3, including Jason
Relatives	Paul Bogart (former father-in-law)

Elliott Gould (/ɡuːld/; born August 29, 1938) is an American actor. He was born Elliott Goldstein. He is famous for his roles in many movies and TV shows.

He became well-known for his part in the movie Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969). For this role, he was nominated for an Academy Award. The next year, he starred as Capt. Trapper John McIntyre in the film M*A*S*H (1970). This role earned him nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Gould also worked with director Robert Altman on other films like The Long Goodbye (1973). He is also known for playing Reuben Tishkoff in the popular Ocean's movies. These include Ocean's Eleven (2001), Ocean's Twelve (2004), Ocean's Thirteen (2007), and Ocean's 8 (2018).

On television, Elliott Gould is known for being a member of Saturday Night Live's Five Timers' Club. He hosted the show six times. He also played Jack Geller, the father of Monica and Ross, on the hit sitcom Friends (1994–2004). He has appeared in other TV shows like Ray Donovan and Grace and Frankie.

Early Life and Beginnings

Elliott Gould was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City. His mother, Lucille, sold artificial flowers. His father, Bernard Goldstein, worked in the clothing business. His family was Jewish, and his grandparents came from Ukraine, Poland, and Russia.

He went to the Professional Children's School. This school helps young people who want to work in entertainment.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting on Broadway

Gould began his acting career on Broadway in the late 1950s. His first professional role was in the musical Rumple (1957). He then had small parts in other successful shows. These included Say, Darling (1958–59) and Irma La Douce (1960–61).

In 1962, he had a main role in the Broadway show I Can Get It for You Wholesale. This show ran for 300 performances. It was also where he met his future wife, Barbra Streisand.

First Film Roles

Gould made his first movie appearance in the comedy Quick, Let's Get Married (1964). He played a character who couldn't speak. His next film was The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968).

In 1969, Gould formed his own film company called Brodsky-Gould Productions. They planned to make a few movies.

Becoming a Star

Elliott Gould became very famous after starring in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969). He played Ted Henderson in this popular comedy. The film was a big success with critics and audiences. For his role, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In 1970, Gould starred in M*A*S*H, directed by Robert Altman. He played Trapper John McIntyre. This movie was a huge hit and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. Time magazine even featured him on its cover, calling him a "star for an uptight age."

His other films from 1970 included Getting Straight, a comedy-drama about student protests. This movie also did well. However, some of his next films, like Move and I Love My Wife, were not as successful.

Working with Famous Directors

Gould bought the rights to the play Little Murders and starred in its film version (1971). It was directed by Alan Arkin. Later, he went to Sweden to star in The Touch (1971). This was the first English-language film by the famous director Ingmar Bergman.

In 1973, Gould played the detective Philip Marlowe in Robert Altman's film The Long Goodbye. This role had been played by actors like Humphrey Bogart before. Gould's performance was seen as very natural. The film is now considered one of his best.

He worked with Robert Altman again in California Split (1974), a movie about gambling. He also had a small appearance in Altman's film Nashville (1975).

Later 1970s Films

Gould made other films in the 1970s, including Busting (1974) and S*P*Y*S (1975). He also appeared in the large cast of the World War II drama A Bridge Too Far (1977). This film was a big success.

In 1978, he starred in Capricorn One, a popular science fiction thriller. He also appeared in the thriller The Silent Partner (1978).

During this time, Gould hosted Saturday Night Live six times. He is part of the "Five-Timers Club" for people who have hosted the show many times.

1980s and Beyond

In the 1980s, Gould starred in films like Falling in Love Again (1980). He also made two films for Disney: The Last Flight of Noah's Ark (1980) and The Devil and Max Devlin (1982).

Elliott Gould and Eddie Izzard

He started acting more in television. From 1984 to 1986, he was in the sitcom E/R. He also appeared in an episode of The Twilight Zone. He continued to act in movies, often in supporting roles.

1990s and New Audiences

In the 1990s, Gould played a mobster in the film Bugsy (1991). He also had a cameo in Robert Altman's The Player (1992).

He became known to a new generation of viewers through his role as Jack Geller on the sitcom Friends. He played the father of Monica and Ross from 1994 to 2004. He also had a dramatic role in the film American History X (1998).

2000s and Ocean's Films

Gould at The 1 Second Film in June 2009

In 2001, Gould co-starred in Ocean's Eleven, a remake of a classic heist film. He played Reuben Tishkoff, a wealthy friend and former casino owner. The movie was a big success. He returned for the sequels, Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007). He also appeared in Ocean's 8 (2018).

He has also lent his voice to animated series. These include Kim Possible, where he played Mr. Stoppable, Ron Stoppable's dad. He also voiced characters in Hey Arnold!, The Simpsons, and American Dad.

Recent Work

In 2011, Gould appeared in Contagion, a thriller about a virus outbreak. He also co-starred in the romantic comedy-drama Ruby Sparks (2012).

More recently, he has had guest roles in TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2010) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2012). He also had a recurring role in the crime series Ray Donovan (2013-2016). He appeared in The Kominsky Method (2018) and Grace and Frankie (2020). He also made a brief appearance in Friends: The Reunion.

Personal Life

Gould and Barbra Streisand in 1967

Elliott Gould has been married three times. He was married to Barbra Streisand from 1963 to 1971. They have one child, actor Jason Gould. He was also married to Jennifer Bogart twice. They have two children together.

Gould is involved with the Screen Actors Guild, which is a union for actors. He also supports the Save Ellis Island cause.

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Elliott Gould para niños