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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Singer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Judaism
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Spouse
Jane Musky
Children
2 children: Anna Musky-Goldwyn, Tess Goldwyn
Parents
Samuel Goldwyn Jr., Jennifer Howard
Siblings
John Goldwyn, Liz Goldwyn
Education
Hamilton College, HB Studio, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Brandeis University
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Latin (Antōnius)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Year context
Born in 1960 -- First televised presidential debate (Kennedy vs Nixon); Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Career
Career spanning 37 years (1988-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rat
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (34)
Biography
Anthony Howard 'Tony' Goldwyn (born May 20, 1960) is an American actor, singer, producer, director, and political activist. He's known for his roles as Carl Bruner in Ghost, President Fitzgerald Grant on ABC's drama Scandal, district attorney Nicholas Baxter on Law & Order, Gordon Gray in Oppenheimer, Paul Cohen in King Richard (2021), Andrew Prior in Divergent and Insurgent, Colonel Bagley in The Last Samurai, Michael Drucker in The 6th Day, Dr. William 'Will' Rudolph in Kiss the Girls, Neil Armstrong in the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon, Harold Nixon in Nixon (1995), Fletcher Cole in The Pelican Brief, and the voice of Tarzan in the Disney animated Tarzan.
He made his acting debut appearing as Darren in the slasher film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986), and had his breakthrough for starring as Carl Bruner in the fantasy thriller film Ghost (1990), which earned him a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor. He went on to star as Harold Nixon in the biographical film Nixon (1995), which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, and as Neil Armstrong in the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon (1998).
He portrayed Paul Cohen in King Richard (2021), which earned him a second nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. He starred as President Fitzgerald Grant III in the ABC legal/political drama Scandal (2012–2018) and directed a number of episodes for the series, for which he won a Peabody Award.
He is the son of film producer Samuel Goldwyn Jr. and actress Jennifer Howard. His paternal grandparents were film producer and movie studio mogul Samuel Goldwyn, a Polish Jewish immigrant from Warsaw, and actress Frances Howard, who was originally from Nebraska. His maternal grandparents were playwright Sidney Howard and actress Clare Eames. His brother John Goldwyn is a film producer, a former executive of Paramount Pictures and the executive producer of the series Dexter. His brother Peter is also a film producer a
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tony Goldwyn?
Tony Goldwyn is 65 years old, born on .
Where was Tony Goldwyn born?
Tony Goldwyn was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Tony Goldwyn been in?
Tony Goldwyn has 34 credits in our database. Notable titles include One Battle After Another (2025), Elevation (2024), Plane (2023), Murder Mystery 2 (2023), Oppenheimer (2023).
What is Tony Goldwyn known for?
Tony Goldwyn is primarily known as an actor. Anthony Howard 'Tony' Goldwyn (born May 20, 1960) is an American actor, singer, producer, director, and political activist. He's known for his roles as Carl…
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