Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum is a highly successful American actor and musician, known for his roles in blockbuster films like "Jurassic Park" and "Independence Day", including their respective sequels. His contributions to the film industry have earned him global recognition.
April 25, 1920: Harold Leonard Goldblum is Born
Jeff Goldblum's father, Harold Leonard Goldblum, was born on April 25, 1920.
October 30, 1926: Shirley Jane Goldblum is Born
Jeff Goldblum's mother, Shirley Jane Goldblum, was born on October 30, 1926.
October 22, 1952: Jeff Goldblum is Born
Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum was born on October 22, 1952.
1971: Rick Goldblum Passes Away
Jeff Goldblum's brother, Rick, tragically passed away in 1971 at the age of 23.
1974: Debut in "Death Wish"
Jeff Goldblum began his film career with a role in "Death Wish" in 1974.
1974: Film Debut in "Death Wish"
Jeff Goldblum made his film debut in the movie "Death Wish" in 1974.
1975: Appearance in "Nashville"
Jeff Goldblum had a role in the film "Nashville" in 1975.
1975: Appearance in "Columbo: A Case of Immunity"
Jeff Goldblum made a brief appearance in the TV movie "Columbo: A Case of Immunity" in 1975.
1977: Role in "Annie Hall"
Jeff Goldblum appeared in Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" in 1977.
1977: Cameo in "Annie Hall"
Jeff Goldblum had a small, memorable part in Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" in 1977.
1978: Stars in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
Jeff Goldblum had a notable role in the sci-fi horror film "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" in 1978.
1980: Marriage to Patricia Gaul
In 1980, Jeff Goldblum married actress Patricia Gaul, marking the start of their relationship and collaborative partnership.
February 23, 1983: Harold Leonard Goldblum Passes Away
Jeff Goldblum's father, Harold Leonard Goldblum, passed away on February 23, 1983.
1983: Appears in "The Big Chill"
Jeff Goldblum was part of the ensemble cast in the critically acclaimed film "The Big Chill" in 1983.
1984: Stars as Ernie Kovacs
Jeff Goldblum portrayed comedian Ernie Kovacs in the TV movie "Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter" in 1984.
1984: Role in "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension"
Jeff Goldblum appeared in the cult classic film "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension" in 1984.
1985: Appears in "Into the Night"
Jeff Goldblum starred in the thriller film "Into the Night" in 1985.
1985: End of Marriage with Patricia Gaul
The year 1985 marked the end of Jeff Goldblum's marriage to Patricia Gaul, with whom he had shared the screen in the film "Silverado."
1986: Stars in "The Fly"
Jeff Goldblum had a critically acclaimed lead role in David Cronenberg's "The Fly" in 1986.
1986: Release of "The Fly"
Jeff Goldblum starred alongside his then-wife, Geena Davis, in the science fiction horror film "The Fly," released in 1986.
1986: Lead Role in "The Fly"
Jeff Goldblum starred in David Cronenberg's remake of "The Fly" in 1986, which became one of his most recognized roles.
1987: Marriage to Geena Davis
Jeff Goldblum's marriage to actress Geena Davis in 1987 marked the beginning of their high-profile relationship, which coincided with their on-screen collaborations.
1988: Stars in "Vibes"
Jeff Goldblum had a lead role in the comedy-adventure film "Vibes" in 1988.
1988: Release of "Earth Girls Are Easy"
The science fiction comedy "Earth Girls Are Easy," released in 1988, featured Jeff Goldblum starring alongside Geena Davis, further solidifying their on-screen partnership.
1989: Appears in "Earth Girls Are Easy" and "The Tall Guy"
Jeff Goldblum appeared in the films "Earth Girls Are Easy" and "The Tall Guy" in 1989.
October 1990: Geena Davis Files for Divorce
In October 1990, Geena Davis filed for divorce from Jeff Goldblum, marking the beginning of the end of their marriage.
1990: Guest Appearance on "Sesame Street"
Jeff Goldblum made a guest appearance on the children's television show "Sesame Street" in 1990.
1991: Divorce from Geena Davis Finalized
Following Geena Davis's filing for divorce in 1990, the legal proceedings were finalized in 1991, officially ending their marriage.
1992: Appears in "Deep Cover"
Jeff Goldblum starred in the crime thriller "Deep Cover" in 1992.
1993: Stars in "Jurassic Park"
Jeff Goldblum had a prominent role in Steven Spielberg's blockbuster film "Jurassic Park" in 1993.
1993: Jurassic Park Release
Jeff Goldblum starred in the blockbuster film "Jurassic Park" in 1993.
1996: Independence Day Release
Jeff Goldblum starred in the blockbuster film "Independence Day" in 1996.
1996: Nominated for Academy Award
Jeff Goldblum received an Academy Award nomination in the category of Best Live Action Short Film for "Little Surprises" in 1996.
1996: Stars in "Independence Day"
Jeff Goldblum had a significant role in the blockbuster film "Independence Day" in 1996.
1997: Reprises Role in "The Lost World: Jurassic Park"
Jeff Goldblum returned as Dr. Ian Malcolm in the sequel "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" in 1997.
2002: Appears in "Igby Goes Down"
Jeff Goldblum had a supporting role in the comedy-drama "Igby Goes Down" in 2002.
2003: Appears in Irish National Lottery Commercial
Jeff Goldblum appeared in a commercial for the Irish National Lottery, which was filmed in 2003.
2004: Collaboration with Wes Anderson in "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou"
Jeff Goldblum began his collaborations with director Wes Anderson in the film "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" in 2004.
September 2006: Co-Founds The Fire Dept. Theater Company
Jeff Goldblum helped found the theater company The Fire Dept. in New York in September 2006.
August 2010: Departs from "Law & Order: Criminal Intent"
Jeff Goldblum decided to leave his role on the television series "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" in August 2010.
January 9, 2012: Shirley Jane Goldblum Passes Away
Jeff Goldblum's mother, Shirley Jane Goldblum, passed away on January 9, 2012.
November 8, 2014: Marriage to Emilie Livingston
On November 8, 2014, Jeff Goldblum married Emilie Livingston, a Canadian Olympic rhythmic gymnast, marking a new chapter in his personal life.
2014: Appears in "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Jeff Goldblum continued his work with Wes Anderson, appearing in "The Grand Budapest Hotel" in 2014.
2014: Performs with Jazz Band and Appears on "Last Week Tonight"
Jeff Goldblum's jazz band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, began weekly shows at the Carlyle Hotel. He also appeared on an episode of "Last Week Tonight" parodying his role in "Law & Order" in 2014.
July 4, 2015: Birth of First Son
On July 4, 2015, Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston welcomed their first child, a son, together.
November 2015: Joins "The Modern Ocean" Cast
Jeff Goldblum joined the cast of Shane Carruth's film "The Modern Ocean" in November 2015.
2016: Reprises Role in "Independence Day: Resurgence"
Jeff Goldblum returned as David Levinson in "Independence Day: Resurgence," the sequel to the 1996 film, in 2016.
April 7, 2017: Birth of Second Son
Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston expanded their family with the birth of their second son on April 7, 2017.
2017: Plays Grandmaster in "Thor: Ragnarok"
Jeff Goldblum portrayed the character Grandmaster in the Marvel film "Thor: Ragnarok" in 2017.
2017: Joins the MCU in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and "Thor: Ragnarok"
Jeff Goldblum joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and "Thor: Ragnarok" as Grandmaster in 2017.
May 29, 2018: Signs with Decca Records
It was announced that Jeff Goldblum had signed a recording contract with Decca Records on May 29, 2018.
July 2018: Giant Statue Commemorates "Jurassic Park" Anniversary
A 25-foot statue of Jeff Goldblum as Dr. Ian Malcolm was temporarily erected in London to celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Jurassic Park" in July 2018.
November 9, 2018: Releases "The Capitol Studios Sessions"
Jeff Goldblum's jazz band, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, released their debut album, "The Capitol Studios Sessions," on November 9, 2018.
2018: Voice Acting in "Isle of Dogs"
Jeff Goldblum lent his voice to Wes Anderson's stop-motion animated film "Isle of Dogs" in 2018.
2018: Returns as Dr. Ian Malcolm in "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"
Jeff Goldblum reprised his iconic role as Dr. Ian Malcolm in "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" in 2018.
2018: Releases Debut Jazz Album
Jeff Goldblum's jazz band, The Capitol Studios Sessions, released their first album in 2018.
November 12, 2019: "The World According to Jeff Goldblum" Premieres on Disney+
Jeff Goldblum's show, "The World According to Jeff Goldblum," premiered on the Disney+ streaming service on November 12, 2019.
2019: Premieres "The World According to Jeff Goldblum"
Jeff Goldblum's show, "The World According to Jeff Goldblum," premiered in 2019.
2021: Voice Acting in "What If...?"
Jeff Goldblum reprised his role as Grandmaster in the animated Marvel series "What If...?" on Disney+ in 2021.
2021: Release of "Because He's Jeff Goldblum"
The year 2021 saw the release of "Because He's Jeff Goldblum," a biography about the acclaimed actor, penned by Travis M. Andrews, a feature writer for the Washington Post, and published by Penguin Random House.
October 2022: Jeff Goldblum in Talks for "Wicked"
In October 2022, reports surfaced that Jeff Goldblum was in final negotiations to take on the role of the Wizard in the upcoming two-part film adaptation of the musical, "Wicked".
December 8, 2022: Jeff Goldblum Confirmed as the Wizard in "Wicked"
On December 8, 2022, it was officially confirmed that Jeff Goldblum would be playing the role of the Wizard in the two-part film adaptation of the popular musical, "Wicked".
2022: Reprises Role in "Jurassic World Dominion"
Jeff Goldblum appeared once again as Dr. Ian Malcolm in "Jurassic World Dominion" in 2022.
2022: Continues Hosting "The World According to Jeff Goldblum"
Jeff Goldblum continued hosting his show, "The World According to Jeff Goldblum," as of 2022.
March 24, 2023: Releases Third Album, "Plays Well with Others"
Jeff Goldblum and his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, released their third album, "Plays Well with Others," on March 24, 2023.
2023: Stars in "Asteroid City"
Jeff Goldblum appeared in Wes Anderson's film "Asteroid City" in 2023.