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Born on September 26, 1938 in New York City, New York, United States, Jonathan Goldsmith is a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Jonathan Goldsmith is 88 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Boston University. Credited works include The Most Interesting Man in the World.
My Take
Jonathan Goldsmith's story is one of my favorites in the business. Born in 1938, he spent decades grinding away as a New York stage actor and a reliable character face across film and TV, then broke through to global fame near seventy as The Most Interesting Man in the World for Dos Equis. That arc is proof life keeps surprising you. The whole bit worked because all those years of seasoned craft gave him that effortless, weathered authority, no younger actor could have sold it the same way. Late bloomer or not, the real thing is the real thing, and he embodies a wonderfully lived-in gravitas.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョナサン・ゴールドスミス
- Reading
- じょなさん・ごーるどすみす
- Born
- September 26, 1938 (age 88)
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- Boston University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Most Interesting Man in the World |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan%20Goldsmith
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1255362
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jonathan Goldsmith born?
Jonathan Goldsmith was born on September 26, 1938 and is 88 years old.
Where is Jonathan Goldsmith from?
Jonathan Goldsmith is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Jonathan Goldsmith do?
Jonathan Goldsmith works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, actor.
Where did Jonathan Goldsmith study?
Jonathan Goldsmith attended Boston University.
What is Jonathan Goldsmith known for?
Jonathan Goldsmith's notable works include The Most Interesting Man in the World.
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