Nolan Gould Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Parents

Nolan Leon Gould, is an American actor best known for his role as the quirky, lovable Luke Dunphy on the long-running ABC sitcom Modern Family, a part he played from age 10 through 21 across all 11 seasons.

His portrayal of the youngest Dunphy sibling earned him shared Screen Actors Guild Awards for ensemble performance and multiple Young Artist Awards, highlighting his natural comedic timing amid the show’s Emmy-winning success.

Gould, who performs under his real name, first appeared in commercials at age three and has since balanced child-star fame with a high IQ of 150, Mensa membership, and interests in directing and producing.

Profile

• Full Name: Nolan Leon Gould
• Stage Name: Nolan Gould
• Born: 28 October 1998
• Age: 26 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.78m
• Parents: Angela Gould and Edwin Gould
• Siblings: Aidan Gould
• Spouse: None
• Girlfriends: Joey King (ex)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $12 million

Early Life and Education

Nolan Leon Gould was born on October 28, 1998, in New York City, New York, to Angela Gould and Edwin Gould, the latter a military veteran whose career prompted frequent family moves.

He grew up with an older brother, Aidan Gould, who also pursued acting.

Shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Phenix City, Alabama, before settling in California when Nolan was five, where his passion for performance took root amid the entertainment hub.

Demonstrating exceptional intellect, he accelerated four grades in school, earned a GED at 13, and took online college courses until age 18, though he deferred USC’s Cinematic Arts program twice to focus on Modern Family.

Gould is of mixed English, French, German, and Dutch descent, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Nolan Gould dipped into show business at age three with national commercials, but his formal start came at eight with the short film The McPassion in 2006, followed by features like Sunny & Share Love You and a TV debut as young Jason on Out of Jimmy’s Head in 2007, where he shared a Young Artist Award for ensemble performance.

These early roles, including the voice of Sam in the family film Space Buddies in 2009, built his skills in comedy and voice work, drawing attention from casting directors and paving the way for bigger opportunities in a competitive child-actor landscape.

Gould’s defining moment arrived in 2009 with his casting as Luke Dunphy on Modern Family, transforming a recurring gig into a series regular that spanned 250 episodes and earned him over $70,000 per episode by 2014, plus shared SAG Awards for outstanding ensemble.

He balanced the show with film cameos, like young Sammy in Friends with Benefits (2011), a lead as troubled teen Matt in the horror Ghoul (2012), and supporting turns in The To Do List (2013) and the Civil War drama Field of Lost Shoes (2015), showcasing growth from slapstick to more layered characters.

Nolan Gould extends his reach into music videos, like Logic’s poignant “1-800-273-8255” in 2017, and recent films including the lead in drama Yes (2019), for which he won Best Actor at the Bergen International Film Festival, and roles in Miranda’s Victim (2023) and mockumentary The Nana Project (2023).

Guest spots on Grey’s Anatomy (2022) and reality formats like Worst Cooks in America highlight his versatility, while behind-the-scenes pursuits in writing and producing signal a shift toward creative control, cementing his evolution from child ensemble player to multifaceted storyteller.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: Unknown
• Facebook Handle: NolanGouldOfficial
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Nolan Gould has no spouse or children, maintaining a low profile on romance after a past relationship with actress Joey King that drew brief media buzz before ending amicably.

Filmography

• Sunny & Share Love You (2007)
• Space Buddies (2009)
• Friends with Benefits (2011)
• Ghoul (2012)
• The To Do List (2013)
• Field of Lost Shoes (2015)
• Yes (2019)
• Miranda’s Victim (2023)
• The Nana Project (2023)

Net Worth

Nolan Gould has an estimated net worth of $12 million.

His fortune largely accumulates from 11 seasons on Modern Family, where later episodes paid $125,000 each alongside syndication royalties.

Film leads like Ghoul and festival-winning Yes, plus guest TV roles in Grey’s Anatomy and endorsements, provide ongoing revenue streams that reflect his sustained post-sitcom momentum.