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Harold Gould

Acting Born Dec 10, 1923 Died Sep 11, 2010 Schenectady, New York, USA 213 credits

Biography

Harold Gould was an American actor born on December 10, 1923, in Schenectady, New York, USA. He is known for his acting career spanning nearly 50 years, during which he appeared in over 300 television shows, 20 major motion pictures, and over 100 stage plays. Gould regularly played elegant, well-dressed men, and Jewish characters, often portraying grandfather-type figures on television and film. He is also known by the stage name Hal. Gould's acting career was marked by his versatility and longevity, with a wide range of credits in film and television. He passed away on September 11, 2010, at the age of 86.

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Career

Career overview

Harold Gould was an American actor who acted in film and television for nearly 50 years. He appeared in over 300 television shows and 20 major motion pictures. Gould also had a significant stage presence, with over 100 stage plays to his credit.

Gould's television career included appearances in numerous sitcoms, including roles in Rhoda and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He also played characters on The Golden Girls. His acting style often featured him playing elegant, well-dressed men, and he frequently portrayed Jewish characters and grandfather-type figures.

Throughout his career, Gould accumulated a substantial body of work, with 174 known credits. He was known by the stage name Harold Gould, and also went by the nickname Hal. Gould's acting career spanned multiple mediums, showcasing his versatility as a performer.

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Troupers
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
ESL: English as a Second Language
Nip/TuckCold CaseBrother BearFreaky Friday
The Master of Disguise
Dying on the Edge
Judging AmyStuart Little
The King of QueensFelicityPatch AdamsBelovedBrown's Requiem
The Love Bug
Pacific BlueKiller: A Journal of MurderLover's KnotFor Hope
The Outer Limits
Touched by an AngelTouched by an Angel
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
The Golden Palace
DinosaursThe Sunset Gang
Singer and Sons
Get Smart, Again!Romero
Empty NestDear JohnI Never Sang for My Father
L.A. LawPlaying for KeepsMrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
The Golden GirlsThe Golden GirlsThe Ray Bradbury TheaterThe Fourth Wise Man
Night CourtFinder of Lost LovesSpencerThe Red-Light Sting11th Victim
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingThe Gambler: The Adventure ContinuesThe Skin of Our TeethThe Gambler: The Adventure ContinuesFoot in the Door
St. ElsewhereAmerican PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseThe Dream Chasers
Born to Be SoldPark Place
Seems Like Old TimesThe Scarlett O'Hara WarThe GamblerThe Silent LoversKing Crab
Aunt MaryBetter Late Than NeverThe Man in the Santa Claus Suit
DallasThe One and OnlyActorGrandpa Goes to Washington
The Love BoatLou GrantSoapWashington: Behind Closed DoorsThe Feather And Father Gang
Silent MovieThe Big BusGusFlannery and QuiltHow to Break Up a Happy Divorce
Medical StoryMedical StoryLove and DeathMedical StoryThe Strongest Man in the World

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