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Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum, born October 22, 1952, is an American actor and musician. He made his film debut in Death Wish (1974) and appeared in early roles in California Split (1974), Nashville (1975), and Annie Hall (1977). He gained wider attention for his roles in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), The Big Chill (1983), and The Fly (1986). Goldblum is known for his performances in several blockbuster franchises, including as Ian Malcolm in the Jurassic Park series and David Levinson in the Independence Day films. He also portrayed the Grandmaster in Marvel Cinematic Universe films such as Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and appeared as the Wizard of Oz in Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025). A frequent collaborator of director Wes Anderson, Goldblum has starred in films including The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Isle of Dogs (2018), and Asteroid City (2023). In addition to his acting career, he is a musician. Goldblum has also appeared in independent films such as Deep Cover (1991), Igby Goes Down (2002), and Adam Resurrected (2008).