Age, Biography, and Wiki
Elliott Gould was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish parents. As of 2025, he is 86 years old. His early life laid the foundation for his future success as an actor. Gould's career spans numerous films and television shows, marking him as one of the most versatile actors of his generation. He is best known for his role as Trapper John in Robert Altman's "MAS*H" and his recurring role as Jack Geller in the popular sitcom "Friends" .
| Occupation | Voice Actors |
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| Date of Birth | 29 August 1938 |
| Age | 86 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Elliott Gould's current height and weight are not widely available, he is often recognized for his distinctive appearance on screen. His height is generally reported to be around 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), but this information may not be up-to-date.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Elliott Gould has been married three times:
- Barbra Streisand (married 1963-1971): Gould's most notable marriage was to the iconic singer and actress Barbra Streisand.
- Jennifer Bogart (married 1973-1975 and 1978-1989): He married Jennifer Bogart twice.
- Since his divorce from Jennifer Bogart, there is less public information about his current relationship status.
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 is Jewish, with his grandparents migrating from Ukraine, Poland, and Russia. He graduated from the Professional Children's School.
In 1962, he had a starring role in the Broadway production of I Can Get It for You Wholesale, which ran for 300 performances and where he met future wife Barbra Streisand. Following that, he landed prominent roles in Drat! The Cat! (1965) and in Little Murders (1971). He was also cast in A Way of Life by Murray Schisgal but walked out before the play made it to Broadway.
Gould's other films of 1970 included the Richard Rush directed comedy-drama film Getting Straight, where he played a Vietnam veteran who gets involved in student protests. Candice Bergen also stars as his girlfriend. The film was not as popular as the other two movies, but it was nonetheless still considered a success – the only student protest film to make money – and cemented Gould's place as one of the biggest film stars in the country. Also released that year was Move (1970), co-starring Paula Prentiss, which was his first critical and commercial flop. Also unsuccessful was I Love My Wife (1970), with Brenda Vaccaro, for which Gould had turned down a reunion with Altman on McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971). He had also turned down the lead in Sam Peckinpah's Straw Dogs (1971).
During the 1990s, Gould continued starring in guest roles in shows such as L.A. Law, Moon Over Miami, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and Diagnosis: Murder. He co-starred with Michael McKean in Billy Crystal's 1991 six-part HBO comedy miniseries Sessions. He also became known to a new generation of viewers thanks to a recurring role as Jack Geller, the father of Courtney Cox's and David Schwimmer's characters Monica and Ross, on the NBC sitcom Friends, first appearing in 1994 and in twenty total episodes over the course of the show's run.
Around the same time he took a more dramatic role, as the boyfriend of the protagonist's mother, in the controversial drama American History X (1998) starring Edward Norton. While first reading the script, he believed the movie was a comedy similar to The Great Dictator, until he read the part where Norton's character curb stomps a black man.
* Jennifer Bogart (December 8, 1973 – October 5, 1975; June 9, 1978 – September 5, 1989). They were divorced twice. The couple had two children before their marriage: Molly (b. November 18, 1971) and Samuel (b. January 9, 1973). Jennifer's father was director Paul Bogart.
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| Husband | Barbra Streisand (m. 1963-1971) Jennifer Bogart (m. 1973-1975) (m. 1978-1989) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Elliott Gould's net worth is estimated to be around $20 million, according to some sources , although other estimates suggest it could be $10 million . His wealth primarily comes from his extensive acting career, which includes appearances in nearly 200 productions, as well as recurring roles in popular television series.
Career, Business, and Investments
Elliott Gould's career has been marked by a wide range of roles in both film and television. Some of his most notable film credits include:
- "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice"
- "MAS*H"
- "The Long Goodbye"
- "California Split"
- "Ocean's Eleven," "Ocean's Twelve," "Ocean's Thirteen," and "Ocean's 8"
Gould made his feature film debut in the William Dieterle comedy Quick, Let's Get Married (1964) starring Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, and Barbara Eden. The film was an attempt to revitalize Rogers' career, but did not get a full release until 1971. In the film Gould plays a mute character. He received star billing for his performance. Gould's next film appearance was in William Friedkin's musical comedy film The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968) produced by Norman Lear. The film gives a fictional account of the invention of the striptease at Minsky's Burlesque in 1925. The film also starred Jason Robards, Denholm Elliott, and Jack Burns.
Social Network
Elliott Gould is not particularly active on social media platforms, reflecting his preference for maintaining a more private life. As such, there is limited information available about his personal online presence.
In January 1969, Gould announced he had formed his own film production company with Jack Brodsky, Brodsky-Gould Productions. The company would make two films: The Assistant, based on a novel by Bernard Malamud, and Little Murders. (The Assistant was never produced.) In April 1970, Brodsky and Gould announced plans to make The Dick, from the novel by Bruce Jay Friedman, but it was never made. That same year, Gould reached a new level of prominence playing one of the four leads in Paul Mazursky's zeitgeisty social comedy Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice starring alongside Natalie Wood, Robert Culp, and Dyan Cannon. Gould played Ted Henderson. The film was released in September 1969. The film was a critical and financial success. In Roger Ebert's review in the Chicago Sun-Times, he wrote that "Gould emerges, not so much a star, more of a ‘personality,’ like Severn Darden or Estelle Parsons. He's very funny." For his performance, Gould earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor losing to Gig Young for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? "I'm the hottest thing in Hollywood right now," he said in October 1969.
Education
Elliott Gould attended the Professional Children's School in New York City. His early education played a role in shaping his future career in acting.
Overall, Elliott Gould's career is a testament to his enduring talent and versatility in the entertainment industry. His contributions to both film and television have cemented his place as one of America's beloved actors.
