Nolan Gould
Nolan Gould | |
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 Gould at the 2015 PaleyFest for the show Modern Family | |
| Born | October 28, 1998 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Television | Modern Family |
| Relatives | Aidan Gould (brother) |
Nolan Gould (born October 28, 1998)[1] is an American actor. He is known for his role as youngest sibling Luke Dunphy on the ABC sitcom Modern Family.
Early life and education
Gould was born in New York City, the son of Angela and Edwin Gould.[2][3] Shortly after his birth, due to his father's military career, he and his parents moved to Phenix City, Alabama. When Gould was five years old, the family moved to California.[4] His elder brother, Aidan Gould, is also an actor.
Gould is a member of Mensa,[5][6] and, as of 2012, had accelerated four grades in school.[6] He stated on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he has an IQ of 150. During summer 2012, at age 13, Gould took a General Educational Development (GED) test and said he hoped to take online college courses.[7]
Career
Gould began his career at age three doing commercials.[5] His recent films include the lead in the feature Ghoul, based on the novel by Brian Keene.
As of the 2014-15 TV season, Gould made over US$70,000 per episode[8] for his role on Modern Family. His other television credits include Eleventh Hour and the movie of the week, Sweet Nothing in My Ear.[5]
In 2017, Gould was featured in the music video for Logic's new song, 1-800-273-8255, the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Advocacy
Nolan Gould has been publicly outspoken about the Black Lives Matter movement, using his personal Instagram as a platform for Black activists and community leaders. Gould also created an article titled, "Nolan Gould's Six Tips for Being a White Ally", which was published on Subvrt Magazine[9] in June 2020.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The McPassion | Son at Restaurant | |
| Waiting Room | Wild Child | ||
| Sunny & Share Love You | Jason | ||
| 2008 | Montana | Johnny | |
| 2009 | Space Buddies | Sam | |
| 2009 | Hysteria | Child | |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits | Sammy | |
| 2012 | Ghoul | Timmy Graco | |
| 2013 | The To Do List | Max | |
| 2014 | Field of Lost Shoes | Robert / Sir Rat | |
| 2019 | Yes | Jeremiah Rosenhaft | Directed by Rob Margolies |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2020 | Modern Family | Luke Dunphy | Main role; 222 episodes |
| 2010 | Good Luck Charlie | Zander | Episode: "Sleepless in Denver" |
| 2011 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Jack Pierce | Episode: "Best Friend Forever" |
| 2014 | Whose Line is it Anyway? | Himself | Season 10 Episode: 7 |
| 2015 | Sofia the First | Elliot | Episode: "Substitute Cedric" |
| 2016 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself (Guest diner) | Episode: "When the Wall Comes Tumbling Down" |
| 2018 | Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition | Himself (Contestant) | Eliminated |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "1-800-273-8255" | Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid |
| 2019 | "Help Me Now" | Kevin McHale |
[9]References
- ^ Modern Family Nation. Post at Twitter October 28, 2013.
- ^ Harvey, Alec. "'Modern Family' star Nolan Gould has ties to Alabama". Al.com. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
- ^ "Nolan Gould profile". TV Guide.
- ^ Gould profile, deardoctor.com; accessed September 17, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Nolan Gould Biography". Pop Tower. Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
- ^ a b "It's Evening in America", Vanity Fair. May 2012. Page 158.
- ^ Johnson, John (October 11, 2012). "Modern Family Star Nolan Gould Graduated High School Early at Age 13!". Us Weekly.
- ^ "The Kids Of 'Modern Family' Are Getting Huge Raises". Huffington Post. August 29, 2012.
- ^ a b "Nolan Gould's Six Tips for Being a White Ally". Subvrt Mag. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
External links
- Nolan Gould at IMDb
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