
Jeffrey Lynn "Jeff" Goldblum (22 October 1952-) was an American actor and musician from West Homestead, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He moved to New York City at age 17 to become an actor and jazz pianist, and he became a successful supporting actor during the 1980s and 1990s, most famed for his roles in Jurassic Park and Independence Day. In addition to being a famous film and television actor, he was an active Democrat, filming ads for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party in the weeks leading up to the 2020 presidential election.