Jeff Goldblum is a renowned American actor, born on October 22, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He began his acting career on the New York stage after moving to the city at the age of seventeen. Goldblum studied acting under Sanford Meisner and later at the Neighborhood Playhouse. His early film roles include appearances in "Death Wish" (1974), "California Split" (1974), "Nashville" (1975), and "Annie Hall" (1977)[1][2]. Goldblum gained significant recognition for his roles in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1978), "The Big Chill" (1983), and particularly in "The Fly" (1986), which cemented his status as a versatile actor. He further rose to fame with blockbuster films like "Jurassic Park" (1993) and "Independence Day" (1996)[1][2]. His unique style and delivery have made him a favorite for roles that often combine intellectualism with eccentricity[5]. In recent years, Goldblum has continued to engage audiences with roles in Wes Anderson's films, such as "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" (2004), "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014), and "Isle of Dogs" (2018)[2][3]. He also appeared in Marvel's "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017) and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017) as the Grandmaster[2]. Additionally, Goldblum hosted his own series, "The World According to Jeff Goldblum," from 2019 to 2022[2]. Currently, Goldblum remains active in the entertainment industry. He is set to appear as the Wizard in the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked," scheduled for release in November 2024[2]. Goldblum is also known for his jazz band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, which performs regularly in Los Angeles[5]. Throughout his career, he has received numerous nominations and awards, including an Academy Award nomination and a Primetime Emmy nomination[5].