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Born | Jason Emanuel Gould December 29, 1966 New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1972–present |
Parent(s) | Elliott Gould Barbra Streisand |
Relatives | Roslyn Kind (aunt) |
Jason Emanuel Gould (/ɡuːld/; born December 29, 1966) is an American actor and singer.
Early life
[edit]Gould was born on December 29, 1966, 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] He is Jewish.[4]
Career
[edit]Gould appeared as Mike Cameron in the romantic comedy-drama film Say Anything... (1989)[5] and the romantic drama film The Prince of Tides (1991) (which was directed by and starred his mother)[6] 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; he played the part of David Gold, a theatre-designer.[7]
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.[8] The short was later combined with other features for the compilation film Boys Life 3 (2000).[9]
Gould has since focused on a singing career. He released the 2012 EP Jason Gould, with the single "Morning Prayer/Groove" the following year. Gould performed with his mother during her 2012 North American and 2013 European Barbra Live tour.[10] The two recorded "How Deep Is the Ocean?" for her 2014 album Partners.[11] Gould released the album Dangerous Man in 2017.[1]
Personal life
[edit]At the age of 21, Gould came out to his parents as gay.[12] By 1991, he was outed by tabloids.[13] In an interview with The Advocate published on August 17, 1999, Streisand said:[14]
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
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1972 | Up the Sandbox | Young Boy | Uncredited |
1989 | Say Anything... | Mike Cameron | |
1989 | Listen to Me | Hinkelstein | |
1989 | The Big Picture | Carl Manknik | |
1991 | The Prince of Tides | Bernard Woodruff | |
1996 | Subterfuge | Alfred "Alfie" Slade[15] | |
1996 | Inside Out | Aaron | Also, director, producer and screenwriter |
2000 | Boys Life 3 | Aaron | Segment "Inside Out" |
Theatre work
[edit]Year | Title | Genre | Role | Theatre | Location |
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1997 | The Twilight of the Golds | Drama | David Gold | Arts Theatre | London, England |
Discography
[edit]Year | Format | Title |
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2012 | EP | Jason Gould |
2017 | CD | Dangerous Man |
Musical collaborations
[edit]Year | Format | Album | Song |
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2000 | CD/DVD | Timeless | "Sing" (home video) |
2013 | CD/DVD | Back to Brooklyn | "Nature Boy" (solo) "How Deep Is the Ocean?" (live duet with Streisand) "Make Our Garden Grow" (ensemble) |
2014 | CD | Partners | "How Deep Is the Ocean" (studio duet with Streisand) |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Crowley, Patrick (December 15, 2017). "Barbra Streisand's Son Jason Gould Talks New Album & Dating With a Gay Icon For a Mother". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Jews in the News". www.jewishtampa.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Reviews: Great Movies, Say Anything". rogerebert.com. February 17, 2002. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ "Reviews:The Prince Of Tides". rogerebert.com. December 24, 1991. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Taylor, Paul (June 23, 1997). "Culture: THEATRE Twilight of the Golds Arts Theatre, London". independent.co.uk. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
David, a gay theatre-designer (attractively played by Jason Gould).
- ^ Guthmann, Edward (June 23, 1997). "Jason Gould Shows Himself 'Inside Out' / Film reveals stress of Streisand's son". sfgate.com. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Guthmann, Edward (December 10, 2000). "Jason Gould Turns Camera on Himself / 'Inside Out' explores perils faced by children of celebrities". sfgate.com. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Cohen, Kelly (March 23, 2019). "Jason Gould, Barbra Streisand's Son: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". heavy.com. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Panesch, Alex (September 11, 2014). "Barbra Streisand Duets With Jason Gould". out.com. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Bahr, David (January 16, 2001). "This boy's life – Cover Story – Interview". The Advocate. thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ "Parents and Siblings". The Advocate. Yawning Bread (blog reprint). September 1999. Archived from the original on October 24, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
- ^ "Subterforge". videodetective.com. February 23, 1996. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Jason Gould at IMDb
- Jason Gould at AllMusic
- Jason Gould at Discogs