Nolan Gould
Nolan Gould | |
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 Gould at the 2015 PaleyFest for the show Modern Family | |
| Born | October 28, 1998 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Television | Modern Family |
| Relatives | Aidan Gould (brother) |
Nolan Gould (born October 28, 1998)[1] is an American actor. He played Luke Dunphy on the ABC sitcom Modern Family.
Early life and education[]
Gould was born in New York City, the son of Angela and Edwin Gould.[2][3] Shortly after his birth, due to his father's military career, he and his parents moved to Phenix City, Alabama. When Gould was five years old, the family moved to California.[4] His older brother, Aidan Gould, is also an actor.
Gould is a member of Mensa,[5][6] and, as of 2012, had accelerated four grades in school.[6] He stated on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he has an IQ of 150. During summer 2012, at age 13, Gould took a General Educational Development (GED) test and said he hoped to take online college courses.[7]
Career[]
Gould began his career at age three doing commercials.[5] His recent films include the lead in the feature Ghoul, based on the novel by Brian Keene.
As of the 2014–15 TV season, Gould made over US$70,000 per episode[8] for his role on Modern Family. His other television credits include Eleventh Hour and the movie of the week, Sweet Nothing in My Ear.[5]
In 2017, Gould was featured in the music video for Logic's hit song, 1-800-273-8255, the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The McPassion | Son at Restaurant | |
| Waiting Room | Wild Child | ||
| Sunny & Share Love You | Jason | ||
| 2008 | Montana | Johnny | |
| 2009 | Space Buddies | Sam | |
| 2009 | Hysteria | Child | |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits | Sammy | |
| 2012 | Ghoul | Timmy Graco | |
| 2013 | The To Do List | Max | |
| 2014 | Field of Lost Shoes | Robert / Sir Rat | |
| 2019 | Yes | Jeremiah Rosenhaft | Directed by Rob Margolies |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2020 | Modern Family | Luke Dunphy | Main role; 250 episodes |
| 2010 | Good Luck Charlie | Zander | Episode: "Sleepless in Denver" |
| 2011 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Jack Pierce | Episode: "Best Friend Forever" |
| 2014 | Whose Line is it Anyway? | Himself | Season 10 Episode: 7 |
| 2015 | Sofia the First | Elliot | Episode: "Substitute Cedric" |
| 2016 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself (Guest diner) | Episode: "When the Wall Comes Tumbling Down" |
| 2018 | Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition | Himself (Contestant) | Eliminated |
| 2021 | Celebrity Dating Game | Himself | Bachelor |
Music videos[]
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "1-800-273-8255" | Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid |
| 2019 | "Help Me Now" | Kevin McHale |
References[]
- ^ Modern Family Nation. Post at Twitter October 28, 2013.
- ^ Harvey, Alec. "'Modern Family' star Nolan Gould has ties to Alabama". Al.com. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
- ^ "Nolan Gould profile". TV Guide.
- ^ Gould profile, deardoctor.com; accessed September 17, 2014.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Nolan Gould Biography". Pop Tower. Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "It's Evening in America". Vanity Fair. May 2012. p. 158..
- ^ Johnson, John (October 11, 2012). "Modern Family Star Nolan Gould Graduated High School Early at Age 13!". Us Weekly.
- ^ "The Kids Of 'Modern Family' Are Getting Huge Raises". Huffington Post. August 29, 2012.
External links[]
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- 1998 births
- 21st-century American male actors
- Male actors from Georgia (U.S. state)
- American male child actors
- American male film actors
- Male actors from New York City
- American male television actors
- Living people
- Mensans
- Actors from Columbus, Georgia