Elliott Gould
| Elliott Gould | |
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Gould in 1986
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| Born |
Elliott Goldstein August 29, 1938 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Barbra Streisand (m. 1963; div. 1971) Jennifer Bogart (m. 1973–1975; 1978–1979; twice divorced) |
| Children | 3, including Jason Gould |
Elliott Gould (born Elliott Goldstein; August 29, 1938) is an American actor. He began acting in Hollywood films during the 1960s. In addition to his performance in the comedy Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Gould is perhaps best known for his significant leading roles in Robert Altman films, starring in M*A*S*H (1970), The Long Goodbye (1973), and California Split (1974). More recently, he has gained recognition for his recurring supporting roles as Jack Geller on Friends (1994–2003), as Reuben Tishkoff in the Ocean's Trilogy (2001–2007), and as Ezra Goldman in Ray Donovan (2013–2015). Currently he has a leading role in the TV series Doubt.
Gould was born in Brooklyn, New York. His mother, Lucille (née Raver), sold artificial flowers to beauty shops, and his father, Bernard Goldstein, worked in the garment business as a textiles buyer. His family was Jewish, and his grandparents were immigrants from Ukraine, Poland, and Russia. He graduated from the Professional Children's School.
Gould began acting in the Broadway theatre in the late 1950s, eventually landing a starring role in I Can Get It for You Wholesale (where he met Barbra Streisand) in 1962. Other credits include Irma La Douce, Say, Darling, Drat! The Cat!, and Little Murders. He purchased the screen rights to Little Murders, and in addition to acting in the film version, served as uncredited executive producer.
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