Biography
Despite having starred in some of the biggest blockbuster films of all time, actor Jeff Goldblum had often opted to portray offbeat characters in limited release indies. After breaking in as a drug-addled thug in "Death Wish" (1994), Goldblum spent several years looking for that one breakthrough role that would propel his career to the next level. That role came when he played a seedy magazine journalist who reconnects with his college friends …
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Career Milestones
2012 | Appeared in the comedy feature "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie" |
2012 | Cast as one of Rachel Berry's (Lea Michele) dads on Fox's "Glee" |
2010 | Appeared in the romantic comedy "The Switch" opposite Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman |
2008 | Joined the cast of USA Network's "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," replacing Chris Noth |
2008 | Returned to the stage opposite Kevin Spacey in the London Old Vic revival of David Mamet's "Speed-the-Plow" |
2007 | Played the title character on the short-lived series "Raines" (NBC) |
2006 | Cast opposite Robin Williams in Barry Levinson's political comedy "Man of the Year" |
2004 | Cast as Karen's old nemesis and Grace's new love interest on NBC's "Will & Grace"; garnered an Emmy nomination |
2004 | Had a supporting role in Wes Anderson's "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" |
2002 | Cast as the title character's extremely wealthy, morally corrupted godfather in the indie feature "Igby Goes Down" |
2000 | Appeared with Selma Hayek and Steve Zahn in the comedy "Chain of Fools" |
1998 | Lent his voice to the animated feature "The Prince of Egypt" |
1997 | Reprised role of Dr. Malcolm in "The Lost World" |
1996 | Co-starred with Will Smith in Roland Emmerich's "Independece Day" |
1995 | Played Hugh Grant's perpetually single artist friend in the comedy "Nine Months" |
1993 | Played Dr. Ian Malcolm, a mathematician and chaos theorist in Steven Spielberg's blockbuster hit "Jurassic Park" |
1988 | Again co-starred with Davis in the comedy "Earth Girls Are Easy" |
1987 | Cast in Robert Altman's "Beyond Therapy" |
1986 | Breakthrough role in David Cronenberg's "The Fly"; also co-starred Davis |
1985 | First film with Geena Davis, "Transylvania 6-5000" |
1985 | First lead role in a feature, John Landis' "Into the Night" |
1983 | Joined an ensemble cast in Lawrence Kasdan's "The Big Chill" |
1980 | Appeared with Ben Vereen in ABC's "Tenspeed and Brown Shoe" |
1977 | Landed a minor role in Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" |
1974 | Film debut, "Death Wish" |
1973 | Appeared off-Broadway in "El Grande de Coca-Cola" |
1971 | Made stage debut in the New York Shakespeare Festival production of "Two Gentlemen of Verona" |
1969 | Moved to New York to pursue acting at age 17 |
Awards
2005 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor In a Comedy Series in Will & Grace |
1995 | Academy Award for Short Film (Live Action) in Little Surprises |
1993 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male in Deep Cover |