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Nolan Gould
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Nolan Gould at PaleyFest in 2015, for the show Modern Family
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| Born | October 28, 1998 New York City, U.S.
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| 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 TV show Modern Family. This popular show aired on the ABC channel from 2009 to 2020.
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Early Life and School
Nolan Gould was born in New York City. His parents are Angela and Edwin Gould. Soon after he was born, his family moved to Phenix City, Alabama. This was because his dad was in the military. When Nolan was five, his family moved to California. His older brother, Aidan Gould, is also an actor.
Nolan is a member of Mensa. Mensa is a special group for people with very high IQs. An IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is a score from a test that measures how smart someone is. In 2012, Nolan had skipped four grades in school. He shared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that his IQ is 150. In summer 2012, when he was 13, Nolan took a General Educational Development (GED) test. This test shows you have the same knowledge as a high school graduate. He hoped to take college classes online after that.
Acting Career
Nolan Gould started acting when he was just three years old. He first appeared in commercials. He began his film career at age 8 in a short film called The McPassion. His first full movie was the comedy Sunny & Share Love You in 2007. He also appeared on TV in Out of Jimmy's Head. For this role, he won an award for Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series. In 2009, Nolan played Sam in the sci-fi comedy Space Buddies. This movie was part of the Air Buddies series.
Nolan became very famous for his role as Luke Dunphy. Luke was the youngest child of Phil (Ty Burrell) and Claire (Julie Bowen) on the hit show Modern Family. This show won many awards, including Emmys. By the 2014–15 TV season, Nolan earned over US$70,000 for each episode of Modern Family. Because of his fame from Modern Family, Nolan also got a small part in the comedy movie Friends with Benefits. In 2011, he was the main actor in the movie Ghoul. This film was based on a book by Brian Keene. In 2013, Nolan played Max in the romantic comedy The To Do List. In 2014, he appeared in the war drama Field of Lost Shoes.
In 2017, Nolan was in the music video for Logic's song, "1-800-273-8255." This song was about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. In 2019, Nolan starred with Oscar Nuñez in the drama film Yes. He played the main character, Jeremiah Rosenhaft.
More recently, in 2023, Nolan appeared in the movie Miranda's Victim. He played James Valenti in this historical drama. In the same year, he was in the comedy movie The Nana Project. This film was directed by Robin Givens, and Nolan played a character named Andrew.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | The McPassion | Son at Restaurant | |
| Waiting Room | Wild Child | ||
| Sunny & Share Love You | Jason | ||
| 2008 | Montana | Johnny | |
| Sweet Nothing in My Ear | Mark Scott | TV movie | |
| 2009 | Space Buddies | Sam | |
| Hysteria | Child | ||
| 2010 | Monster Heroes | Young Jonas Stein | |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits | Sammy | |
| 2012 | Ghoul | Timmy Graco | TV movie |
| Abominable Christmas | Adam / Sweet Kid | TV movie | |
| 2013 | The To Do List | Max | |
| 2014 | Field of Lost Shoes | Robert / Sir Rat | |
| 2019 | Yes | Jeremiah Rosenhaft | |
| 2023 | Miranda's Victim | James Valenti | |
| The Nana Project | Andrew |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Young Jimmy | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back | Young Paul Jackson | Episode: "Paul Jackson" |
| 2008 | Eleventh Hour | John Warner | Episode: "Containment" |
| 2009–2020 | Modern Family | Luke Dunphy | Main role; 220 episodes |
| 2010 | Good Luck Charlie | Zander | Episode: "Sleepless in Denver" |
| 2011–2014 | The Haunting Hour: The Series | Jack Pierce / Greg | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Whose Line is it Anyway? | Himself | Season 10 Episode 7 |
| 2015 | Sofia the First | Elliot | Episode: "Substitute Cedric" |
| 2016 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself (Guest diner) | Episode: "When the Wall Comes Tumbling Down" |
| 2018 | Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition | Himself (Contestant) | Eliminated |
| 2020 | What's Up North | Travis Tordjman | 3 episodes |
| 2021 | Celebrity Dating Game | Himself | Bachelor |
| 2022 | Grey's Anatomy | Chase Sams | Episode: "Wasn't Expecting That" |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
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| 2017 | "1-800-273-8255" | Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid |
| 2019 | "Help Me Now" | Kevin McHale |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | |
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| 2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series | Out of Jimmy's Head | Won | |
| 2010 | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series | Modern Family | Won | ||
| Gold Derby Awards | Ensemble of the Year | Won | |||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| 2011 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | |||
| 2012 | Young Hollywood Awards | Scene Stealer | Won | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | |||
| 2013 | Won | ||||
| 2014 | Won | ||||
| 2015 | Nominated | ||||
| 2016 | Nominated | ||||
| 2017 | Nominated | ||||
| 2018 | Legionnaires of Laughter Legacy Awards | Best Children's Comedy Artist Male | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Bergen International Film Festival of NJ | Best Actor | Yes | Won | |
| Best Actor Award | Best Duo | Won | |||
| Oniros Film Awards | Best Ensemble/Duo | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Nolan Gould para niños
