Jason Gould

Jason Emanuel Gould (born December 29, 1966) is an American actor, director, producer, writer, and singer.

This article is about the film actor. For the American financier, see Jay Gould.

Jason Gould
Jason Gould with his parents Elliott Gould and Barbra Streisand in 1967
Born
Jason Emanuel Gould

(1966-12-29) December 29, 1966
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActor, director, producer, writer, singer
Years active1972–present
Parent(s)Elliott Gould
Barbra Streisand
RelativesRoslyn Kind (half-aunt)

Early life and education

He was born December 29, 1966, in New York City, the son of singer and actress Barbra Streisand and actor Elliott Gould.[1][2] His parents separated in 1969 and divorced July 9, 1971.[3]

Career

Gould appeared in the romantic comedy-drama film Say Anything... (1989) and the romantic drama film The Prince of Tides (1991) (which was directed by and starred his mother), 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, England; he played the part of David, an opera designer.

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 real-life father also played his father in the short film. His real half-brother Sam Gould played the part of his brother. The short was later combined with other features for the compilation film Boys Life 3 (2000).

In recent years Gould has started singing and he has released an EP, "Jason Gould" (2012) and "Morning Prayer/Groove" (2013), though Morning Prayer is also on the first EP. Gould has performed with his mother during her 2012 North American tour and also during her 2013 European tour. He also appeared singing "How Deep is the Ocean" on her "Partners" album. In 2017, he released a full-length music album, Dangerous Man.[1]

Personal life

Around 1988, at the age of 21, Gould came out to his parents as gay.[4] Around 1991, tabloids outed Gould as being gay. In an interview with The Advocate published August 17, 1999, Streisand said:[5]

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. Nobody on this earth has the right to tell anyone that their love for another human being is morally wrong. I will never forget how it made me shudder to hear Pat Buchanan say that he stood "with George [H.W.] Bush against the immoral idea that gay and lesbian couples should have the same standing in law as married men and women." Who is Pat Buchanan to pronounce anyone's love invalid? How can he deny the profound love felt by one human being for another? ... Unfortunately, however, as long as people like Newt Gingrich and Pat Buchanan continue in public life, the fight to codify gay marriages will be a tough battle to win.

Filmography
Year Title Genre Role Notes
1972Up the SandboxcomedyYoung Boyuncredited
1989Say Anything...romantic comedy-dramaMike Cameron
1989Listen to MedramaHinkelstein
1989The Big PicturecomedyCarl Manknik
1991The Prince of Tidesromantic dramaBarnard Woodruff
1996Subterfugeaction dramaAlfie Slade
1997Inside Outcomedy shortAaronalso, director, producer and screenwriter
2000Boys Life 3romantic drama compilationAaronsegment "Inside Out"

Theatre work
Year Title Genre Role Theatre Location
1997The Twilight of the GoldsdramaDavidArts TheatreLondon, England, United Kingdom

References
  1. "Barbra Streisand's Son Jason Gould Talks New Album & Dating With a Gay Icon For a Mother". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  2. "Barbra Streisand fête les 50 ans de son fils Jason Gould sur Instagram". Telestar.fr (in French). December 30, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  3. "Barbra Streisand". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  4. Mitchell, Deborah (December 25, 2000). "Barbra's Gay Son: I Think She Knew". Daily News. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  5. "Parents and Siblings". The Advocate. September 1999. Archived from the original on October 24, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2013 – via Yawning Bread blog reprint).
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