Elon Gold established himself as a dynamic presence in television, starring in the sitcoms ‘Stacked’ and ‘In-Laws.’ His comedic prowess, characterized by observational humor and celebrity impressions including Jeff Goldblum, Howard Stern, and Jay Leno, was further showcased through significant acting credits. Gold appeared in the feature film ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ (2003) and held recurring roles in acclaimed television series such as ‘The Dana Carvey Show’ (1996), ‘Frasier’ (2004), and ‘The Mentalist’ (2009), solidifying his versatile talent across comedy and drama. A significant milestone in Golds stand-up career came with his highly praised 2014 comedy special, ‘Chosen and Taken,’ which debuted on Netflix and garnered positive critical acclaim. He also leveraged his sharp wit and observational skills as a judge on ABCs celebrity impersonation competition series, ‘The Next Best Thing.’ Continuing his prominent television appearances, Gold later featured as himself in the HBO comedy series ‘Crashing’ in 2019.
More recently, Gold has expanded his work to include podcasting, reaching new audiences with his unique comedic voice. In 2021, he joined the cast of HBOs critically acclaimed ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ taking on a recurring role as Jake Blum, the Head of Hulu, demonstrating his continued relevance and comedic timing in a high-profile series. This role further highlighted his ability to blend seamlessly into ensemble casts while delivering memorable performances. Looking ahead to 2024, Gold is set to further diversify his acting portfolio with two anticipated film projects.
He began filming the Israeli film ‘The Badchan,’ where he embraces a unique challenge by portraying a Yiddish-speaking badchan. Additionally, Gold is slated to portray journalist Harvey Levin in the upcoming feature film ‘Trust Me, I’m a Doctor.’ These projects underscore his ongoing versatility and adaptability across various platforms and roles within the entertainment industry.