Jeff Goldblum

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Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum (born October 22, 1952) is an Academy-Award nominated American actor. He often portrays quirky, intense or eccentric characters, and frequently scientists. He is also known for his distinctive appearance and his unique, staccato delivery of lines. At 6 feet 4 ½ inches (1.94 m), he is amongst Hollywood's tallest actors. In 2007, he portrayed the title character on the cancelled NBC television series Raines. <p>Goldblum was born in the Pittsburgh suburb of Whitaker, Pennsylvania, to Shirley, a radio moderator, and Harold Goldblum, a doctor. He has a sister, Pamela and an older brother, Lee. Another older brother, Rick, only lived to age 23. Both of Goldblum's parents were interested in show business. His family is Jewish, belonged to an Orthodox synagogue, and were of Eastern European origin, with Goldblum's paternal grandfather having immigrated from Russia. Goldblum moved to New York City at 17 to become an actor. Goldblum worked on the stage and studied acting at...