Nolan Gould facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nolan Gould
Nolan Gould at a TV event in 2015 for Modern Family
Born	(1998-10-28) October 28, 1998 (age 26) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2007–present
Known for	Luke Dunphy in Modern Family
Relatives	Aidan Gould (brother)

Nolan Gould (born October 28, 1998) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Luke Dunphy on the popular TV show Modern Family. This show aired on the ABC network from 2009 to 2020.

Early Life and Learning

Nolan Gould was born in New York City. His parents are Angela and Edwin Gould. Because his father was in the military, Nolan and his family moved to Phoenix City, Alabama, soon after he was born. When Nolan was five years old, his family moved again, this time to California. Nolan has an older brother, Aidan Gould, who is also an actor.

Nolan is a member of Mensa. This is a group for people with very high IQs (Intelligence Quotients). In 2012, Nolan shared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that his IQ was 150. He also mentioned that he had skipped four grades in school. In the summer of 2012, when he was 13, Nolan took a test called the General Educational Development (GED). He hoped to take college classes online after that.

Acting Career Highlights

Gould (third from right) with the cast of Modern Family at the 69th Golden Globe Awards

Nolan Gould started acting in commercials when he was just three years old. He made his first short film appearance at age eight in The McPassion. His first movie was the comedy Sunny & Share Love You in 2007. He also appeared on TV in Out of Jimmy's Head, playing a younger version of the main character. For this role, he won an award for Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series. In 2009, Nolan was in the sci-fi comedy film Space Buddies. This movie was part of the Air Buddies series.

Nolan's biggest role came in 2009 when he joined the cast of Modern Family. He played Luke Dunphy, the youngest child of Phil and Claire. This show became a huge hit and won many awards. By the 2014–15 TV season, Nolan was earning over $70,000 for each episode of Modern Family.

Because of his fame from Modern Family, Nolan also got roles in other movies. He had a small part in the comedy Friends with Benefits. In 2011, he starred in the movie Ghoul, which was based on a book. In 2013, Nolan played Max in the romantic comedy The To Do List. He also appeared in the 2014 war drama film Field of Lost Shoes.

In 2017, Nolan was featured in the music video for Logic's popular song, "1-800-273-8255." This song is known for raising awareness about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and encouraging people to seek help. In 2019, Nolan starred with Oscar Nuñez in the drama film Yes, where he played the main role of Jeremiah Rosenhaft.

More recently, in 2023, Nolan appeared in the drama film Miranda's Victim. In the same year, he was in the comedy movie The Nana Project, directed by Robin Givens.

Film and Television Roles

Nolan Gould has appeared in many films and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:

Film Appearances

Television Appearances

Awards and Recognitions

Nolan Gould has received several awards and nominations for his acting, especially for his role in Modern Family.

See also

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