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United States Elliott Gould is an American actor known for his versatile roles in film and television, including his Oscar-nominated performance in "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice," his iconic portrayal of Trapper John in "M*A*S*H," and his recurring role as Reuben Tishkoff in the "Ocean's" film series. He is also recognized for his extensive work on television, including hosting "Saturday Night Live" multiple times and playing Jack Geller on "Friends."
Named as a recipient of the Ralph Morgan Award for outstanding contributions to the union and its members.
Associated with the cause and narrated the documentary 'Forgotten Ellis Island'.
Elliott Gould, born Elliott Goldstein on August 29, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, began his acting career on Broadway in the late 1950s. His professional debut was in the musical “Rumple” in 1957, followed by roles in productions like “Say, Darling” and “Irma La Douce.” A significant Broadway milestone came in 1962 with a starring role in “I Can Get It for You Wholesale,” where he met Barbra Streisand. His feature film debut was in the comedy “Quick, Let’s Get Married” in 1964, though it saw a full release later. He gained initial recognition in Hollywood with “The Night They Raided Minsky’s” in 1968, but his breakthrough arrived in 1969 with Paul Mazursky’s “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,” earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
His career significantly expanded in the 1970s, marked by a prolific collaboration with director Robert Altman, starting with his role as Trapper John McIntyre in the critically acclaimed “M*A*S*H” (1970). This period also saw him star as Philip Marlowe in Altman’s “The Long Goodbye” (1973) and in “California Split” (1974). Other notable films from this decade include “Getting Straight” (1970), Ingmar Bergman’s “The Touch” (1971), and the ensemble war film “A Bridge Too Far” (1977). Gould’s continued visibility through the 1970s included hosting “Saturday Night Live” six times and starring in mainstream hits like “Capricorn One” (1978) and “The Silent Partner” (1978).
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Gould maintained a consistent presence in film and television, adapting to more supporting roles. He gained a new generation of fans with his recurring role as Jack Geller on the popular sitcom “Friends” (1994–2004) and earned critical praise for his part in “Bugsy” (1991). The 2000s brought further recognition with his role as Reuben Tishkoff in the successful “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) and its sequels, “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004) and “Ocean’s Thirteen” (2007). He has continued to work across various genres, including Steven Soderbergh’s “Contagion” (2011) and the Showtime series “Ray Donovan” (2013–2016).
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