Jeff GoldblumJeff Goldblum (born October 22, 1952) is an American film actor. The son of the deceased Doctor Harold Goldblum, Jeff was born in Whitaker, Pennsylvania. Rising to 6'4", Goldblum has a talent for delivering relaxed, naturalistic dialogue with impeccable comic timing. Though not often cast in leading roles (his role in 1986's The Fly a notable exception), Goldblum is often cast in strong supporting roles. His roles in Jurrasic Park, The Big Chill, Into the Night, Independence Day and The Fly are among his most notable performances. He also had a supporting role in the 1984 cult favorite The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension. Goldblum has been married twice. He was married to Patricia Gaul from 1980 to 1986. He was later married to Geena Davis from November 1, 1987 to October 1990, with whom he starred with in three films. He has also been engaged to Laura Dern with whom he co-starred in Jurrasic Park. He was also reportedly engaged to Catherine Wreford, 23 year-old Canadian dancer. Goldblum is the voice for the most of the new Apple commercials including the ones for the iBook. He is also the voice in some Toyota commercials. Awards
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He is also the voice in some Toyota commercials. In 1989 he was knighted. Goldblum is the voice for the most of the new Apple commercials including the ones for the iBook. In 1978, he married Mercia Tinker, and this final marriage lasted until his death. He was also reportedly engaged to Catherine Wreford, 23 year-old Canadian dancer. His next wife was Elizabeth, former wife of actor Richard Harris, but they soon divorced. He has also been engaged to Laura Dern with whom he co-starred in Jurrasic Park. Kay Kendall died in 1959, and in 1962 Harrison married actress Rachel Roberts, whom he divorced in 1971. He was later married to Geena Davis from November 1, 1987 to October 1990, with whom he starred with in three films. He also starred in 1967's Doctor Dolittle. He was married to Patricia Gaul from 1980 to 1986. Harrison was best known for his portrayal of Professor Henry Higgins in the musical My Fair Lady, based on the George Bernard Shaw play Pygmalion, especially after he reprised the role in the 1964 film version. Goldblum has been married twice. It was rumoured that he tried for a reconciliation with Lilli, but changed his mind when he discovered that Kendall was terminally ill. He also had a supporting role in the 1984 cult favorite The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension. Harrison and Palmer divorced in 1957, and he was soon remarried to actress Kay Kendall. His roles in Jurrasic Park, The Big Chill, Into the Night, Independence Day and The Fly are among his most notable performances. The scandal of his affair with young actress Carole Landis, which led to her suicide, almost derailed his career. Though not often cast in leading roles (his role in 1986's The Fly a notable exception), Goldblum is often cast in strong supporting roles. He followed that with his first major American film, starring as King Mongkut in Anna and the King of Siam. Rising to 6'4", Goldblum has a talent for delivering relaxed, naturalistic dialogue with impeccable comic timing. After several years in film, he achieved wide success starring in the adaptation of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit (1945). The son of the deceased Doctor Harold Goldblum, Jeff was born in Whitaker, Pennsylvania. In 1942 he divorced his first wife, Marjorie Thomas, and married actress Lilli Palmer the next year; the two later appeared in numerous plays and films. Jeff Goldblum (born October 22, 1952) is an American film actor. He acted in the West End of London when he was young, appearing in the Terrence Rattigan play French Without Tears, which proved to be his breakthrough role. California Split (1974). He acted in various stage productions until May 11 of the year in which he died. Death Wish (1974). He first appeared on the stage in 1924 in Liverpool. Nashville (1975). He died in New York City of pancreatic cancer. Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976). He was born in Huyton, Lancashire, England. St. Ives (1976). Sir Reginald Carey Harrison (March 5, 1908–June 2, 1990) was a British theater and film actor. Special Delivery (1976). Won Best Actor for My Fair Lady (1964). The Sentinel (1977). Nominated as Best Actor for Cleopatra (1963). Between the Lines (1977). Annie Hall (1977). Remember My Name (1978). Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). Thank God It's Friday (1978). Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (Made for TV) (1980). The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Made for TV) (1980). Threshold (1981). Rehearsal for Murder (Made for TV) (1982). The Big Chill (1983). The Right Stuff (1983). The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984). Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter (Made for TV) (1984). Terror in the Aisles (1984). Into the Night (1985). Silverado (1985). Transylvania 6-5000 (1985). The Race for the Double Helix (BBC) (1986). The Fly (1986). Beyond Therapy (1987). Life Story (Made for TV) (1987). Vibes (1988). Earth Girls Are Easy (1989). The Tall Guy (1989). The Fly II (1989). Mister Frost (1990). Framed (Made for TV) (1990). El Sueño del Mono Loco (1990). The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991). Deep Cover (1992). Shooting Elizabeth (1992). The Player (1992). Fathers & Sons (1992). Lush Life (Made for TV) (1993). Jurassic Park (1993). Nine Months (1995). Hideaway (1995). Powder (1995). Goosebumps: Escape from Horrorland (1996). Independence Day (1996). Mad Dog Time (1996). The Great White Hype (1996). The Story of Bean (Made for TV) (1997). The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). Welcome to Hollywood (1998). The Prince of Egypt (1998). Holy Man (1998). 100 Stars (Made for TV) (1999). AFI's 100 Years.. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (Made for TV) (1999). Playmate Pajama Party (1999). One of the Hollywood Ten (2000). Auggie Rose (2000). Chain of Fools (2000). Cats & Dogs (2001). Festival in Cannes (2001). Perfume (2001). Run Ronnie Run! (2002). Igby Goes Down (2002). 1987: Saturn Award for Best Actor in The Fly. Presented by the National Association of Theatre Owners. 1983: Star of Tomorrow Award. |