Jason Gould | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jason Emanuel Gould December 29, 1966 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Parent(s) | Elliott Gould Barbra Streisand |
| Relatives | Roslyn Kind (half-aunt) |
Jason Emanuel Gould (born December 29, 1966) is an American actor and singer.
Early life and education
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He was born in New York City, the only child of singer and actress Barbra Streisand and actor Elliott Gould.[1][2] His parents separated in 1969 and divorced July 9, 1971.[3]
Career
Gould appeared in the romantic comedy-drama film Say Anything... (1989) and the romantic drama film The Prince of Tides (1991) (which was directed by and starred his mother) but has seldom appeared in front of the camera since then.
In 1997, he made his West End theatre début in the drama play The Twilight of the Golds at the Arts Theatre in London, England; he played the part of David, an opera designer.
Gould wrote, produced, and directed the short comedy film Inside Out (1997), playing Aaron in the story of the child of two celebrities who is outed by the tabloids. His father Elliott Gould played his father in the short film, and his half-brother Sam Gould played his brother. The short was later combined with other features for the compilation film Boys Life 3 (2000).
More recently, Gould has focused on a singing career. He released an EP, Jason Gould (2012) and the single "Morning Prayer/Groove" (2013), though it is also on the EP. Gould performed with his mother during her 2012 North American tour and also during her 2013 European tour. He also sings in "How Deep is the Ocean" on her Partners album. In 2017, he released an album, Dangerous Man.[1]
Personal life
Around 1988, at the age of 21, Gould came out to his parents as gay.[4] Around 1991, tabloids outed Gould as being gay. In an interview with The Advocate published August 17, 1999, Streisand said:[5]
I would never wish for my son to be anything but what he is. He is bright, kind, sensitive, caring, and a very conscientious and good person. He is a very gifted actor and filmmaker. What more could a parent ask for in their child? I have been truly blessed. Most parents feel that their child is particularly special, and I am no different. I have a wonderful son. My only wish for my son, Jason, is that he continues to experience a rich life of love, happiness, joy, and fulfillment, both creatively and personally.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Genre | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Up the Sandbox | comedy | Young Boy | Uncredited |
| 1989 | Say Anything... | romantic comedy-drama | Mike Cameron | |
| 1989 | Listen to Me | drama | Hinkelstein | |
| 1989 | The Big Picture | comedy | Carl Manknik | |
| 1991 | The Prince of Tides | romantic drama | Barnard Woodruff | |
| 1996 | Subterfuge | action drama | Alfred "Alfie" Slade | |
| 1997 | Inside Out | comedy short | Aaron | Also, director, producer and screenwriter |
| 2000 | Boys Life 3 | romantic drama compilation | Aaron | Segment "Inside Out" |
Theatre work
| Year | Title | Genre | Role | Theatre | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Twilight of the Golds | drama | David | Arts Theatre | London, England, United Kingdom |
References
- ^ a b "Barbra Streisand's Son Jason Gould Talks New Album & Dating With a Gay Icon For a Mother". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Barbra Streisand fête les 50 ans de son fils Jason Gould sur Instagram". Telestar.fr (in French). December 30, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Barbra Streisand". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ Mitchell, Deborah (December 25, 2000). "Barbra's Gay Son: I Think She Knew". Daily News. New York. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
- ^ "Parents and Siblings". The Advocate. Yawning Bread (blog reprint). September 1999. Archived from the original on October 24, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
External links
- Jason Gould at IMDb
- Jason Gould at AllMusic