Jeff Goldblum Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

Jeff Goldblum breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'Independence Day,' 'Jurassic Park,' 'The Fly,' 'Thor: Ragnarok,' and 'The World According to Jeff Goldblum.'
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0:00 Introduction
0:16 Jurassic Park
6:21 Independence Day
10:14 The Fly
14:55 Thor: Ragnarock
18:55 The World According To Jeff Goldblum
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Jeff Goldblum Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

[@Labyrinth1010]

Happy to see Jeff is getting even more eccentric as he ages. He's a treasure.

[@lamalama9717]

Imagine a buddy movie with him and Christopher Walken!

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

@@lamalama9717 I would love that, on the other hand, it may be too much of wonderful eccentricity, better to have them doing one movie each = TWO wonderful movie moments for us 😁😁

[@calelsun]

Ages? I could swear his hair is the only thing about him that ages.

[@Labyrinth1010]

@@lamalama9717 yes!

[@DerekMoore82]

@@lamalama9717 Toss Gary Busey in there and ya got yourself the Trifecta.

[@JackofEire]

I love how Jeff Goldblum turns an interview all about himself and his career into him just praising and complimenting everyone he's ever worked with and barely focusing on himself at all. Jeff Goldblum is a national treasure.

[@feralshad0w]

also the fact that he remember EVERYONES full name... its extremely impressive. I barely remember my own full name.

[@MattManProductions]

@@feralshad0w you have a name? 😱 Haha JK

[@Bolsa419]

yeah, i forgot. He didn't talk about his method :'vv

[@tylermoulton7294]

@@feralshad0w lame

[@wknight5595]

How can they not list "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1978) Jeff Goldblum was great in this movie, one of his top acting performances. 💯

[@guidoguido2245]

I absolutely love that we now basically have confirmation that the character concept for the Grandmaster in Thor Ragnarok was just "Jeff Goldblum in Space"

[@allysmith2284]

I think at this point in his career and life…… you’re gonna want/get just “Jeff Goldblum at the Gym” or “Jeff at the zoo” whether one wants it on not lol

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Guido & Ally, you BOTH are correct!

[@jmains]

And that we’ll see more of Grandmaster

[@AudreyMealiff]

Awesome comment, you are right on the money!

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

I wish he had talked about Deep Cover-- the ultimate Jeff Goldblum deep cut!

[@Dragonpuncher123]

Jeff Goldblum is the only person that can say the words “Phantasmagorial transmogrification” in a sentence and make it sound natural.

[@viagragaming2259]

Zombies?

[@americagreatagain818]

He never meet Paul Morgan Stetler

[@iiishimmyiii]

Goldblum, the living embodiment of thoughts needing to get out faster than your mouth can physically manifest them! Love it.

[@BeardedDanishViking]

Robin Williams was like that as well.

[@marokanetc]

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[@BeardedDanishViking]

@@marokanetc Omgwtfbbq. What are you even talking about?

[@marokanetc]

@@BeardedDanishViking robin williams an enfp Goldblum is entp Both extroverted intuitive dominant types, that is why they think faster than their mouth can catch up

[@mattygeno]

I love Jeff. He’s like a comfort character, but real life.

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[@elhopper3735]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@ricshmitz83]

@@mattygeno stop spamming others' videos. You have been reported.

[@j2174]

@@ricshmitz83 You tagged the wrong person.

[@cman2888]

The thing that amazes me is how he remembers everyones name. Regardless of the production or department, I get the sense that he genuinely respects and cares about the people that he works with, no matter how long it's been. I could watch this all day.

[@jesperburns]

Well, and I know I'm not supposed to say this, but most of the people he mentioned are fellow Chosen People and they're not very shy about their banding together.

[@martian9999]

@@jesperburns Roland Emmerich for one ain't Jewish, pal, and neither is Will Smitz

[@jesperburns]

@@martian9999 Google the word "most"

[@_jolie_]

@@martian9999 Neither is Omar Sy

[@Jrock420blam]

@@jesperburns you really had to turn Jeff remembering people he works with into a anti-Semitic rant 🙄

[@misery8264]

He's that one guy that you can't even ask how he's doing without him jumping into a 1 hour monologue about some weird adventure he went on :D I love it, it's a special kind of charming.

[@dguarino6586]

Very Charming, weird and wonderful.

[@fan1985ful]

I can't get over how lovable weird he is. I can't watch him without laughing.

[@patrickobrien5311]

He is the complete embodiment of "chaotic good"

[@bev9708]

Lovably weird WITH style!!!!

[@rossofficial]

He's Louis Theraux on acid! Love them both!

[@rodrigom-p6968]

This man amazes me with how there is no break when he talks he just commits to an idea and just keeps talking with no break. ICONIC

[@jeremypr]

Is he on drugs?? Lol

[@lashier13]

His intro on the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend pod cast is my favorite. The guest is supposed to use one word to fill in a sentence about how they feel to be Conan's friend. Jeff Goldblum goes stream of consciousness for a full minute, questioning the nature of friendship and probably reality in the process. Dude's a treasure.

[@Iamthe_sun]

Perfectly put!, it’s amazing how me can shift seamlessly to totally different ideas lol

[@Dknyj6891]

This man is the definition of authentic. Imagine if every human being were as authentic as JG. The world would be fun.

[@krisfrederick5001]

Imagine if Dr. Ian Malcolm wasn't in Jurassic Park? Holy SH*T

[@Knokkelman]

I don't think authentic is the right word, it's more like: most other people are boring normal humans that use acting to become someone special, while JG just IS special and a natural entertainer, and probably has to use acting skills to appear normal to the world

[@bev9708]

AND stylish too!!

[@craybil]

The world IS fun! Among other things.

[@kingjoe3rd]

he's eccentric and isn't afraid to be. he is every bit of the character that people say he is. that is how he is authentic.

[@darkecofreak23]

“I have a SECRET!” I love Jeff’s enthusiasm.

[@scorch4299]

Hes just full of secrets. Let me guess... Number 1 is hes working with Tom Delonges alien project and Number 2 is that hes gay WHoa! howd I know!

[@RioFordays]

It's crazy to realize his characters are actually toned waaaay down compared to his actual self. Which is usually the opposite for most actors. It makes perfect sense Taika Waititi saw it and just decided to bring that out and embrace it instead of trying to write a character for him, because he's already quite the character himself. What I wouldn't give to just get to sit down and have a conversation with this man. About literally anything.

[@fobbitoperator3620]

A 6 hour in-depth conversation about yogurt!

[@marknason4572]

I have a strong feeling that there's 2 more hours of him covering his roles that you'll stroll out in months 30 minutes at a time. I wanna see him talk about VIBES!

[@susanwallace2258]

I LOVE Vibes!! I would love to hear about that!!!

[@Leanaburch]

Yes, PLEASE!!!

[@Raptorifik]

and Mr. Frost.

[@davidgoodfellow2257]

i always say that this guy doesn't just play jazz, he speaks it.

[@CR80442]

Very interesting

[@paramitch]

I love that, and it's so true.

[@liquidbraino]

And he actually does have a band apparently.

[@ATrace-pn6wx]

Oh 100%

[@patriciayeiser6405]

I liked him in "Criminal Intent," when he played F Murray Abrahams son.

[@cswatters]

I’m a Goldblum fan but his most iconic character is Jeff Goldblum

[@RDSArcade]

I wonder if Jeff's parents realize what a gift they have given to the world. 💖

[@Hexnilium]

We're just extras in his movie.

[@CM-re1vm]

I love how Ian Malcom described how he played his Jeff Goldblum character.

[@tufferstv]

He seems like a wonderful man, as in he’s literally full of wonder about everything around him. I get the impression that if you ever met him, he’d be far more interested in your life than you would be about his.

[@shutuppabs323]

Also full of burps apparently

[@jeneeo1650]

This is true! I met him twice 💜 a real gem

[@Gothiago7]

@@jeneeo1650 how did you meet him? You're so lucky!

[@mrb2349]

That's such a spot on observation. He has this aura of great enthusiasm and wonder that just transfers to you as you're watching him. Truly a treasure.

[@amadeo23trujillo]

Jeff is so iconic he’s doing the interview wearing a velociraptor skin leather jacket🧥 🤩

[@berenicececilia]

The voice, the movements, the grace, the memory for names, the handsomeness, the style and I can go on for days. This man is everything.

[@TheMilkyBarKid3]

I was having a bad day and thought nothing could cheer me up, but Jeff… uh, finds a way…

[@misery8264]

hope the rest of your week went well :)

[@MICHAEL_MAY8]

Well, there it is...

[@johnwilliamson2207]

I love that during the period between 1993 and 1997 you couldn't have a hit movie without Jeff Goldblum in it. He's so endearingly eccentric it's a true pleasure just listening to him talk about, well, anything really.

[@RDSArcade]

The 90's was the perfect decade for Jeff Goldblum to market himself. He gave movie directors and producers exactly what they needed.

[@Indrid__Cold]

The Fly is probably one of my top five male performances in film. The sheer depth and emotional intensity that Jeff Goldblum brings to the character of Seth Brundle is AMAZING! I re-watch this film every couple of years strictly for the wonderful performances. The entire film is carried off by three superb actors, each of whom display a wonderful interplay of emotions. Any student of performing arts should see it!

[@lbabytutorials4852]

I saw it last night and I have a new refound respect for him a lot of actors would’ve turned it back down and he made it into what it was!

[@Indrid__Cold]

@@lbabytutorials4852 Indeed, it was clearly not an easy role for Jeff Goldblum. The makeup sessions alone looked exhausting! The transformation, not just in body but in mind, draws you into the Seth Brundle character. Gina Davis, also gives a wonderful performance. The way she emotes in the final scene was SO heartbreaking.

[@limetreess]

Agreed, one of the absolute classics in my book.

[@B6kmd]

The Fly is an absolute gem of a film, love it!

[@Panicaheartbeat]

“I have a secret.” Jeff Goldblum knows Aliens.

[@mribarra9752]

🕵‍♂️

[@ingvarhallstrom2306]

The secret is he's an alien in disguise...

[@olleskog7481]

I have to admit that as a kid I couldn't really stand Jeff Goldblum but as I got older I learned to appreciate him and now I'm actually excited everytime I see him casted in a movie I'm about to watch. And like other comments have already said, he's just so lovable weird and eccentric. Just seems like a genuine nice person that would be fun to hang with.

[@jasonmajere2165]

Same, and thought about it, Jeff is just so genuine in a fake world, quirks and all.

[@emmitstewart1921]

Jeff Goldblum is like Jonathan Winters, Mel Brooks and Robin Williams in that, no matter how bland or commonplace the subject, they make a grand show of any conversation. You can see their brains running off into different directions. You never know where they are going to take you, but the trip is going to be breathtaking.

[@joeylaird77]

He’s a character. Something my Dad says about certain people who are unique and interesting. We need more characters like Jeff on the world.

[@benjaminrommel3586]

Just like Nic Cage.

[@cheesy1nacho924]

Yes lol he is quite the character, gotta love him

[@DCPatrol]

Oh, I hope he does come back and talk about some of his smaller roles. His bits in The Life Aquatic are precious!

[@Pancrasio-it9qd]

The grand hotel budapest

[@keyman6689]

Silverado

[@gldmj55]

Listening to Jeff Goldblum talk is always a treat

[@incubustimelord5947]

When he played Dr. Seth Brundle in the Fly, that wasn't just him playing a character, that character was actually patterned after him. He really is that damned brilliant.

[@jeremysiron9622]

That “insect politics“ monologue was so amazing , Man he really killed that role

[@Pancrasio-it9qd]

😎

[@CEPHALOPESSIMISM]

That scene gets me every time ;]

[@jermainehaslam5634]

Goldblum was able to make you feel sympathy and fear with his incredible performance!

[@adriennem9832]

Loved the fly. Weird how it really was a love story..

[@JoeCobragaming]

The Fly is Geff's greatest role in my opinion, he was out of this world in that film. Always been a huge fan of the one and only Mr Goldblum

[@jermainehaslam5634]

It's not only his best role, The Fly is his best film in my opinion !

[@tomsinsky5548]

I was impressed that at 0:53 he mentioned a several actors in Jurassic Park I've never heard of. He's an appreciative team player.

[@Proriin]

He’s mentioned actors in Jurassic world dominion fyi. Only BD Wong is in the OG.

[@jermainehaslam5634]

He's one of the best actors of all time in my opinion, the charisma and eccentricity he brings to his roles is otherworldy and amazing especially in The Fly!

[@NitaKerns]

I love that this video is supposed to be about Jeff, but he cant help talking passionately and kindly about others. He is a treat! I would loved to hear about Jeff working with Donald Sutherland in the '78 Invasion of the Body Snatchers!

[@AlexZafer]

Jeff Goldblum is not just a person, an artist, but a state of mind. An original.

[@user-kc1ix1er5v]

fell in love with Jeff after seeing him on Conan ..omggg ..he's too adorable🤩🤩🤩

[@Denashi]

What a character Jeff Goldblum is! Absolutely wonderful! I give him 10/10 Goldblums!

[@NGorso1]

I love that he just confirms everybodies suspicion that he just was told to play himself in Thor Ragnarok

[@xxxqwertxxx]

I’ve had a crush on this man for years and still do.

[@kylegibson5432]

PLEASE! Please release the unedited/uncut version of this!

[@guamshady]

I've always loved Jeff Goldblum throughout his career, but I absolutely loved how much fun he had playing the Grandmaster in Thor: Ragnarok. NOBODY does it like Jeff! When it comes to dialogue, he has one of the most iconic deliveries in modern cinema, right up there with Walken. I could listen to Jeff tell stories all day!

[@treytison1444]

The interactions between Jeff and Rachel House still kill me every time in Thor Ragnarok.

[@patton303]

All of this personality and acting skill and he can shred on the piano. What an amazing cat.

[@ShapedByMusic]

Jeff Goldblum’s most iconic character is Jeff Goldblum

[@Backroad_Junkie]

Yeah, he's sorta like The Duke. No matter the character he's playing, it's Jeff Goldblum! If I saw a movie today with him in it where he wasn't Jeff Goldblum, I'd be shocked, lol.

[@MikesVegas]

Did Jeff just say that his part in the Fly was chewy and delicious ? Did I hear him correctly ? 😂😂😂 I love Jeff 😎❤️

[@frederickfrahnken-shteen7717]

I remember seeing The Fly in the theater in early high school. For a major 80's movie, it was absolutely shocking, what with its (typical Cronenberg) body horror. It truly felt like it deserved something *beyond* an R rating. A huge 80's movie...and I don't think audiences knew what hit 'em!

[@susanwallace2258]

I would like to hear about The Big Chill, Silverado, Vibes, and The Tall Guy, but everything he does is amazing! Jeff Goldblum is amazing. I knew it when I first saw him in Tenspeed and Brown Shoe!!!

[@dguarino6586]

In Earth's Girls Are Easy Jeff Goldblum looked super hot even though it wasn't a prize winning role. He's pretty awesome.

[@Ruthlessbone]

"Made crazy by the ah...flesh." One of Jeff's most iconic lines!

[@philscanlan7321]

As a person with a similarly over-active stomach, I always get a kick out of the subtle battle Jeff seems to have with his own during interviews. It's as if it's trying to express its appreciation for an outrageously delicious sandwich he's downed mere moments before the cameras roll, and Jeff just rolls happily along, seemingly indifferent to whether the joyous burps get out or not. Could watch these all day.

[@Billkwando]

I wasn't sure if he was playing off burps or yawns. He's a pro.

[@pop130]

I’d love to hear him talk about Powder. And also talk about working with Jim Carrey on Earth Girls Are Easy.

[@ioannisaliazis]

I love Powder 😍

[@tasherapravato6002]

Love both of those movies

[@blomborg6120]

He just seems to truly be so excited about life and everything around him 😊

[@connor-craigsellars4777]

What an absolute icon. One of the most idiosyncratic icons.

[@EagleM16]

I will never get bored of watching Jeff Goldblum.

[@davejoerger8928]

Jeff Goldblum, a fellow Pennsylvanian. Great actor and human being.

[@liquidbraino]

Great teacher also. See if you can find a list of famous actors who trained at Playhouse West, that's his school. Or at least he's a co-founder, he started PW with Robert Carnegie and then when Jeff got famous Mr Carnegie took over running the school.

[@act8065]

that little hand thing when he says "magic" killed me LOL

[@akadapper]

I’ve always felt like Jeff Goldblum has been underused in Hollywood, but I’m so glad he’s remained relevant. Even in some frankly ridiculous movies like Earth Girls Are Easy and Transylvania 6-5000, his presence made them fun and watchable. Also, it’s my opinion that The Fly is one of the most underappreciated movies in history.

[@omarcorrea]

Love Jeff Goldblum. If I saw him in person, I'd have to ask him for a hug.

[@trevander1able]

I feel like if you ask him a question he'll go off for a couple hours! I friggin love this guy haha

[@MikeOlsen12]

“Young and full of beans” 🤣 gosh I love Jeff!

[@jaketheot425]

Legend says Jeff Goldblum began talking around age 2...and hasn't finished a sentence since.

[@TheVikingYeti]

What an absolute legend and fashion icon.

[@dchang8619]

I want to hear a conversation between Jeff, Christopher Walken, and Norm Macdonald (RIP) - it'd be such a fun thing to listen to, just for the melodic phrases in the way they talk, nevermind the crazy run ons and tangents that they go on. The 3 of them are very similar in that way.

[@ukmedicfrcs]

Wow that is just a great combo! It would be so weirdly fascinating and hilarious! Yes..RIP Norm you old chunk of coal.

[@saar144]

“I’m up here”. Jeff is a legend.

[@jozsefjamesofficial]

SNL needs to do a Goldblum family reunion

[@woin9361]

My first thought when I see a new Jeff Goldblum video is “ho ho ho, merry Christmas to ME!” 😂 I love his whole spirit and the way he speaks is so magnetic

[@thepriest98]

Goldblum doesn't play characters. Characters play Goldblum. Who can't love this guy? He's fantastic!

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

He was an original, and will always be an original. His acting is always truly engaging.

[@NicksHEAT1995]

Love this guy in Jurassic Park. The movies wouldn't be the same without him.

[@mysoullovessoul558]

Love love love Jeff. So much charm and charisma it's no surprise he's a brilliant jazz musician as well as a wonderful actor.

[@MrZrazies]

At first I thought man he’s weird. Today he’s even weirder but I love to watch him in movies. He’s hilarious. Even in real life.

[@clarahahs3005]

Jeff Goldblum is best actor ever and I love Ian Malcolm and The Grandmaster

[@karlhughes4793]

I could listen to Jeff all day, so much knowledge so much detail. It makes me proud to be a New Zealander listen to him and other actors/directors talk about Taika

[@mrs.h.l.g-b5814]

Both are wonderful.

[@roboct6]

Covers the absolute best known works but there are so many really good films not even mentioned. Films like The Big Chill, The Right Stuff, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai ( it get a brief mention), Into the Night, Silverado, Deep Cover, and many, many, many more.

[@westnilesnipes]

Jeff Goldblum is a gem. What a guy! Him and Nic Cage need to do something together if they haven’t already.

[@m655john]

I haven’t met Jeff Goldblum but I have met Nick Cage and he was extremely nice an gracious. They would be a dynamite duo.

[@havemercy4345]

Nic Cage needs to do alot of things with a lot of A-List actors before he kicks the bucket. Definitely Jeff Goldblum is top #5.

[@dianem8544]

Jeff Goldblum is so fascinating. He has the sophistication of an older person with the energy of a 30 year old. I could watch him talk all day.

[@americagreatagain818]

His hand is death because he is old guy, his brain blow up

[@Lawrenceo89]

For a man of his agelessness, Goldblum has a great memory

[@RadicalValkyrie]

Hooray! Another I've been waiting for. Jeff is one of my favourite actors and I was so pleased to have the chance to meet him at his wonderful Jazz shows in LA. ❤

[@shonk3317]

Gotta love that “Goldblum” energy.

[@g.t405]

Jeff is a national treasure His interview's are gold

[@rumpelstiltskin6252]

the mold broke when the Lord above made Jeff Goldblum he is a special one of a kind, the world needs a lot more people like him,

[@sack943]

He is so easily enjoyable I especially enjoy his Disney plus show the world according to Jeff goldblum watching him explain things is so pleasing

[@myname5420]

JP made my childhood so amazing and he will always be Ian Malcolm to me. In that movie he taught me while things can appear calm and joyful on the outside, absolute disaster is the smallest margins away.

[@pamosborn1956]

When people ask, "Who would I want to talk to for a while, Jeff is my quick answer. He is so intelligent, clever, witty, you name it, that's him. My Perfect Man 🥰😍

[@hsdgfasdg5646]

I don't ever want to see the day we lose this precious human

[@organreeman4376]

Jeff is classic platinum. An absolute joy behind the camera. Truly contemporary film royalty!

[@davidt6007]

Life goal: See the world as Jeff Goldblum does.

[@liquidbraino]

Go train at his school. That's probably the closest you'll ever get.

[@specialspiggle]

I am meeting Jeff this Saturday in London. I cant wait. I doubt I will be anything but a blubbering wreck. He is such a unique wonderful person.

[@user-kc1ix1er5v]

how did meeting Jeff go? I'd have total reptile brain, I can relate to the anticapation.

[@HeavyHitta_83]

How he remembers the movie titles and names of everyone evolved is amazing. I forget people's names within minutes of hearing them.

[@Behemoth9030]

“Phantasmagorical transmogrification” is my new favourite phrase. Just wow.

[@DaraGaming42]

Those words are treat to the English Lauguage , a reason I love fantasy and sci fi is all the words made up or old words used in them (science fiction) sound incredible when said

[@ianlassitter2397]

Goldblum is still eccentric and nutty…don’t every change bro, you are awesome!

[@pretzels3273]

there is something so charismatic and captivating about his personality it’s crazy

[@k12rising]

This man is a national treasure of America. As a Brit I could listen to him talk for days!!!

[@DigitalinDaniel]

Wonderful interview, 11 Goldblums out of a possible 10 Goldblums!

[@blairknight8615]

he has had so many great roles. he is wonderful!

[@EdwoodCA]

19:50 *"Magic"...* That's pure, distilled Gold[blum], right there.

[@m.u.sik4eva]

I love him but it always sounds like he’s holding back a burp when he talks lol

[@quinetastic]

😆🤣😆☝️

[@Sawlon]

Haha!!!

[@alextownley9388]

Or a yawn lol

[@MarkPacificar]

I can’t “unhear” your description. It’s gold!

[@jayr809]

Lmaooo now i can’t unsee it 🤣

[@dallasgross7293]

he almost told us that HE is the alien.

[@melissalugo7553]

He is an alien...and I love it!😁

[@bonniewylie3287]

Shh! He said it was a secret!

[@DaraGaming42]

Would explain a lot LOL

[@BradiKal61]

Wanted to hear about Big Chill and Buckaroo Banzai . Jeff was so busy being gracious to his fellow actors and directors and film crew that there wasnt time

[@rubysimmons8018]

As a kid in 1980, I first saw Jeff Goldblum in a TV series called Tenspeed and Brownshoe. Been a huge fan ever since! He is 👏 👏 👏

[@solidsnake3861]

dude is all over the place a great actor and funny dude