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Who is Nolan Gould?
Nolan Gould is an American actor who is most famous for his portrayal of Luke Dunphy on the mockumentary sitcom Modern Family. At the age of three, Gould began to appear in commercials, having grown up in New York City. Acting in films like ‘The McPassion’, ‘Montana’, and ‘Space Buddies’ was something he started doing at the age of nine. His first experience with mainstream success came when he played a significant role in the TV series ‘Modern Family’. Gould plays Luke Dunphy, a character who is clumsy and unintelligent. Over the years, the series has been highly praised by critics and has been awarded twenty-two Emmy Awards so far. It was included in TV Guide’s ’60 Best Stories of All Time’. He was praised for his role as a support in the American war drama film ‘Field of Lost Shoes’. He made an appearance in a music video for Logic’s song ‘1-800-273-8255’.
| Real Name/Full Name | Nolan Gould |
| Date Of Birth | 28 October 1998 |
| Age | 26 years old |
| Birthplace | New York, New York, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Father | Edwin Gould |
| Mother | Angela Gould |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 11 inch |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Marital Status | Single. |
| Spouse | Not Married |
| Siblings | Aidan Gould |
| Profession | Actress. |
| Net worth | $13 Million. |
Biography
October 28, 1998 was a date of Nolan Gould’s birth in New York, United States, where he was born to parents Edwin Gould and Angela Gould. When he was 5 years old, his family moved to California. Aidan Gould, his elder brother, is also an actor.
As of 2012, Gould was able to accelerate four grades in school, which is why he is a member of Mensa. During the Ellen DeGeneres Show, he mentioned that he has an IQ of 150. At the age of 13, Gould took a GED test during summer 2012 and stated his intention to pursue online college courses.
Personal Life
Nolan was rumored to be in a romantic relationship with Joey King, who starred in The Kissing Booth. The rumors that faded shortly after were not addressed by either of them.
Dating rumors were sparked by Nolan in 2017 with model Hannah Glasby. Speculation about their relationship arose due to their frequent appearance together. However, their relationship was never confirmed by them.
Career
A small role in 2007’s ‘The McPassion’ was where Nolan Gould made his acting debut. His subsequent appearances were in the films ‘Waiting Room’ and ‘Sunny and Share Love You’, both of which were released in the same year. In the following year, he made an appearance in the movie ‘Montana’. The 2009 film ‘Space Buddies’ was where he played his first significant role. The movie was directed by Robert Vince and featured actors Jason Earles, Diedrich Bader, Lochlyn Munro, Bill Fagerbakke, and Kevin Weisman, as well as Nolan. In the same year, he starred in another film, ‘Hysteria’, as a minor character.
It was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, and it featured actors such as Eric Stonestreet, Ed O’ Neill, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, and Sarah Hyland. The show was received positively by critics. The show has received a total of 22 Primetime Emmy Awards and six Writers Guild of America Awards to date. Even though it was popular, the show was criticized for some issues, like depicting women as stay-at-home mothers married to men with successful high-profile careers.
In the romantic comedy film ‘Friends with Benefits’, Nolan Gould was a supporting actor who starred alongside Justin Timberlake and Will Gluck. Will Gluck’s direction made the film a huge commercial success. He was a part of films such as ‘Ghoul’ (2012), ‘The To Do List’ (2013), and ‘Field of Lost Shoes’ (2014). The Rob Margolies-directed drama film ‘Yes’ featured him as ‘Jeremiah Rosenhaft’ in 2019. His television appearances include ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ ‘Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition,’ and ‘Celebrity Dating Game’ In 2022, he portrayed ‘Chase Sams’ in the Episode: “Wasn’t Expecting That” in the medical drama television series ‘Grey’s Anatomy. His next appearance is in the upcoming mockumentary comedy film ‘The Nana Project’.
Filmography
Movies
- 2007 The McPassion
- 2007 Waiting Room
- 2007 Sunny & Share Love You
- 2008 Montana
- 2008 Sweet Nothing in My Ear
- 2009 Space Buddies
- 2009 Hysteria
- 2010 Monster Heroes
- 2011 Friends with Benefits
- 2012 Ghoul
- 2012 Abominable Christmas
- 2013 The To Do List
- 2014 Field of Lost Shoes
- 2019 Yes
- 2023 Miranda’s Victim
- 2023 The Nana Project
- 2023 Camp
TV Series
- 2007 Out of Jimmy’s Head (TV Series)
- 2007 America’s Most Wanted: America Fights Back (TV Series)
- 2008 Eleventh Hour (TV Series)
- 2009–2020 Modern Family (TV Series)
- 2010 Good Luck Charlie Zander (TV Series)
- 2011–2014 The Haunting Hour: The Series (TV Series)
- 2014 Whose Line is it Anyway? (TV Series)
- 2015 Sofia the First (voice) (TV Series)
- 2016 Hell’s Kitchen (TV Series)
- 2018 Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition (TV Series)
- 2020 What’s Up North (TV Series)
- 2021 Celebrity Dating Game (TV Series)
- 2022 Grey’s Anatomy (TV Series)
Net Worth
Nolan Gould is an American actor who has a net worth of $13 million. Nolan Gould is best known for his role as Luke Dunphy in the hit ABC sitcom “Modern Family,” which he played from 2009 to 2020, spanning the show’s entire eleven-season run. He spent most of his childhood on screen in this role, starting at just 10 years old and continuing through his early twenties.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @nolangould | 1.5M | |
| TikTok | @nolangould | 54K |
| @NolanGouldOfficial | 37K | |
| X(Twitter) | @Nolan_Gould | 282K |
