Adam Goldberg
Actor · Writer
56 years (Oct 25, 1970)Santa Monica, California, USA
Known for
An American actor and filmmaker born in Santa Monica, California, a wry, distinctive presence in supporting roles. He is well known as the jittery Private Stanley Mellish in 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998), and appeared in 'A Beautiful Mind' (2001) and 'Déjà Vu' (2006), as well as television's 'Friends' and 'The Jim Gaffigan Show'. Often cast as neurotic or offbeat characters, Goldberg brings a dry, deadpan intelligence to his work and also directs. A dependable, idiosyncratic character actor, he has built a long and varied career at the edges of major films and series.
Adam Goldberg
Actor · Writer
Known for
An American actor and filmmaker born in Santa Monica, California, a wry, distinctive presence in supporting roles. He is well known as the jittery Private Stanley Mellish in 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998), and appeared in 'A Beautiful Mind' (2001) and 'Déjà Vu' (2006), as well as television's 'Friends' and 'The Jim Gaffigan Show'. Often cast as neurotic or offbeat characters, Goldberg brings a dry, deadpan intelligence to his work and also directs. A dependable, idiosyncratic character actor, he has built a long and varied career at the edges of major films and series.
44 Movies
Plays Private Mellish
Saving Private Ryan
1998
Plays Duffy Jennings
Zodiac
2007
Plays Tony
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003
Plays Richard Sol
A Beautiful Mind
2001
Plays Denny
Déjà Vu
2006
Plays Peter
The Exorcism
2024
Plays Flealick (voice)
Babe: Pig in the City
1998
Plays Mike
Dazed and Confused
1993
Plays Lou the Jew
Once Upon a Time in Venice
2017
Plays Pete (voice)
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1996
Plays One of Four Men
Waking Life
2001
Plays Indian
Son in Law
1993
Plays Freud
Some Girl
1998
Plays Jerry
The Prophecy
1995
Plays Kujo
The Salton Sea
2002
Plays Adrian Jacobs
(Untitled)
2009
Plays John
EDtv
1999
Plays The Snitch
Running with the Devil
2019
Plays David Isaacs
Higher Learning
1995
Plays Miller Banks
Stay Alive
2006
Plays Arrogant Director Andy
Nancy Drew
2007
Plays Jack
2 Days in Paris
2007
Director
Plays Adam
#MerrittXanadu44
2013
Plays Brett Miles Sanford
All Over the Guy
2001
Plays Phil Balow
Man About Town
2006
Plays Eddie Menuek
No Friends
2025
Director
Plays Jim
Scotch and Milk
1998
Plays Roy
From Within
2008
Plays Marty Shapiro
Sunset Strip
2000
Plays Eugene Gimbel
Mr. Saturday Night
1992
Plays Mordechai Jefferson Carver
The Hebrew Hammer
2003
Plays Bill Malloy
Miss Nobody
2010
Plays Road Rage Driver
Keeping Up with the Steins
2006
Plays Liam
Between Us
2016
Plays Zack
Rebirth
2016
Plays Jack Weis
Fast Sofa
2001
Plays Feldy
According to Spencer
2001
Plays The Mayor
Messy
2025
Director
Plays Jose
No Way Jose
2015
Plays Mr. Angelo
Norman
2010
Plays Mars Psychiatrist
Christmas on Mars
2008
Plays Howard K. Stern
Anna Nicole
2013
30 TV Shows
Plays Harry Keshegian
The Equalizer
2021
Plays Doug
Relativity
1996
Plays Kilroy
Taken
2017
Plays Ray 'Lazarus' Harper
NYC 22
2012
Plays Evan Mitchell
The $treet
2000
Plays Dave
The Jim Gaffigan Show
2015
Plays Detective Eric Delahoy
The Unusuals
2009
Plays Jimmy
Joey
2004
Plays Simon Hayes
God Friended Me
2018
Plays Russell Shultz
Head Cases
2005
Plays Christopher Sachs
Graves
2016
Plays Mr. Numbers
Fargo
2014
Plays Nick Rubenstein
Entourage
2004
Plays Eddie Menuek
Friends
1994
Plays Peter Stubbe
Lore
2017
Plays Reggie
Traffic Light
2011
Plays Bruce Rossiter
Medium
2005
Plays Jarred
Miss Match
2003
Plays Louie Fox
Space: Above and Beyond
1995
Plays Noah Burke
The Practice
1997
Plays Victor Garros
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Kevin Wolchek
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Joshua 'Mr. Sullivan' Shem
ER
1994
Plays Jason Lang
White Collar
2009
Plays Chris McNall
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Sid Camden
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Donald Klein
Murphy Brown
1988
Plays Philo
My Name Is Earl
2005
Plays August West / Tim West
Franklin & Bash
2011
Plays Jack Ross
Maron
2013
Latest Trailers
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Messy
Full Filmography
Messy
The Mayor
2025
No Friends
Eddie Menuek
2025
The Exorcism
Peter
2024
The Equalizer
Harry Keshegian · 74 episodes
2021–
God Friended Me
Simon Hayes
2018–2019
Running with the Devil
The Snitch
2019
Graves
Christopher Sachs
2017Season 2
Lore
Peter Stubbe
2017Season 1
Once Upon a Time in Venice
Lou the Jew
2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Adam Goldberg and where are they from?
Adam Goldberg is 56 years old, born on October 25, 1970 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Adam Goldberg?
Adam Goldberg is best known for roles in Saving Private Ryan, Zodiac, A Beautiful Mind.
How many movies has Adam Goldberg been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Adam Goldberg has appeared in 44 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Adam Goldberg's first movie?
The career of Adam Goldberg began with Babe Ruth (1991).
What is Adam Goldberg's most recent movie or series?
Adam Goldberg's most recent release is Messy, which premiered on October 31, 2025.
What TV shows has Adam Goldberg appeared in?
On television, Adam Goldberg has appeared in Friends, Fargo, White Collar, My Name Is Earl.
Adam Goldberg
1970-10-25 · Santa Monica, California, USA
Adam Charles Goldberg (born October 25, 1970) is an American actor, filmmaker, musician, and photographer. Known for his supporting roles in film and television, he has appeared in films such as Dazed and Confused, Saving Private Ryan, A Beautiful Mind, and Zodiac. He has also played leading roles in independent films such as The Hebrew Hammer and 2 Days in Paris. His TV appearances include the shows Law & Order: Criminal Intent, My Name Is Earl, Friends, Entourage, The Jim Gaffigan Show, The Unusuals, and his role as hitman Grady Numbers in the first season of Fargo. He currently stars opposite Queen Latifah on CBS' The Equalizer.