Nolan Gould

Nolan Gould was born on October 28, 1998, in New York City. Shortly after his birth, his family relocated to Phenix City, Alabama, due to his father’s military service. At the age of five, the family moved to California. Gould’s acting career began at age three, appearing in commercials before transitioning into film and television roles. Notably, he is a member of Mensa and tested with an IQ of 150, having accelerated four grades in school and completing a GED at age 13 with intentions to pursue online college courses.

Gould’s career gained significant momentum with his role as Luke Dunphy in the ABC sitcom “Modern Family,” which ran from 2009 to 2020. This role established him as a prominent young actor in Hollywood. Beyond “Modern Family,” he diversified his acting portfolio with appearances in films such as “Friends with Benefits” (2011), where he played Sammy, and “The To Do List” (2013) as Max. He also took on the lead role of Timmy Graco in the 2011 feature film “Ghoul,” based on Brian Keene’s novel. His work in the war drama “Field of Lost Shoes” (2014) showcased his versatility, portraying Robert/Sir Rat within the narrative.

His recent work includes further ventures into film, such as “Yes” (2019) where he played Jeremiah Rosenhaft, and “Miranda’s Victim” (2023) as James Valenti. In 2023, he also appeared in the mockumentary comedy “The Nana Project,” directed by Robin Givens, in the role of Andrew. Gould’s filmography also extends to music videos, including Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” in 2017. Throughout his career, he has received multiple awards and nominations, including several Young Artist Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his ensemble work.