With this in mind, this list looks at some of his very best projects.
His unmistakable voice and offbeat charisma make him an asset to indie films and blockbusters alike.
10’Independence Day' (1996)
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Welcome to Earth!
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One of the most commercially successful movies Goldblum has appeared in isRoland Emmerich’sIndependence Day, whichgrosseda cool $817m.
Apple would later use clips of Goldblum’s character and his PowerBook 5300 laptop in some of their commercials.
Goldblum’s performance as D.H. is complex; both comedic and sinister.
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Culkin also shines, hinting at the powers he would later bring to bear as Roman Roy inSuccession.
8’The Grand Budapest Hotel' (2014)
Directed by Wes Anderson
Dont bother.
Its not a big deal.
Goldblums brief appearance adds another layer of whimsy to Anderson’s world, filled with colorful, over-the-top characters.
He fits seamlessly into Anderson’s aesthetic, which explains why they have worked together so often.
I love this movie, I think its a knockout," he hassaid.
“This is an epic, big thing, but it’s a hand-crafted, beautiful art-project.”
His dancing is fantastic too.
He also nails the Wizard’s quirky and slightly unsettling vibe, particularly his smarmy salesman demeanor.
Goldblum plays a key role as a reporter investigating strange occurrences in San Francisco.
It’s a terrific performance, with Goldblum ably coming across like an ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances.
He’s assisted by the similarly greatDonald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, and Leonard Nimoy.
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There’s social commentary alongside the genre thrills.
Goldblum plays notorious gambler Slick, whose motivations are more complex than they first appear.
Pretty much the entire cast is on their A-game here, Goldblum included.
It’s unsurprising, given that it was written and directed byRaiders of the Lost ArkscribeLawrence Kasdan.
All these elements add up to one of the stronger Westerns of the 1980s.
4’The Big Chill' (1983)
Sometimes, you just have to say, Im sorry.
Not every aspect of the movie has aged well, but the fundamentals still hit home.
As they reconnect, old tensions resurface and new revelations come to light.
3’The Right Stuff' (1983)
Man, theyre crazy.
It was widely acclaimed, becoming one of the best-reviewed movies of the 1980s.
He’s the film’s equivalent of a Cassandra figure.
The character is so popular that he even received its ownJurassic Park-themedMagic: The Gathering card.
The film as a whole has aged remarkably well and is still a gem.
1’The Fly' (1986)
Directed by David Cronenberg
Be afraid.
The film chillingly portrays his transformation and the impact it has on his relationship and psyche.
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When strange seeds drift to earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, replicating the city’s residents one body at a time.
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A drama that follows the reunion of seven college friends who come together after the suicide of their friend Alex. Spending the weekend at a South Carolina estate, the group reflects on their shared past and the divergent paths their lives have taken. As they reconnect, old tensions resurface and new revelations come to light.
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In Steven Spielberg’s massive blockbuster, paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park’s mastermind, billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), assures everyone that the facility is safe, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt.
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In a daring exploration of science’s potential to alter human life, a brilliant but eccentric scientist develops a technology for teleportation. When he decides to test the device on himself, a tragic error involving a common housefly leads to horrifying consequences. The film chillingly portrays his transformation and the impact it has on his relationship and psyche.
