Harold Gould
PMP Network Presents
Harold Gould, known for his extensive career in film and television, shares insights into his role in the popular series 'Rhoda.' He talks about his experience working with Nancy Walker and reflects on the enduring appeal of his past projects to new generations. Gould also touches upon his early theater work and how it shaped his career.
Harold Gould
About Harold Gould
Harold Gould was a character actor whose extensive career spanned film and television from the 1960s through the 2000s. He appeared in acclaimed films including The Sting (1973) as Kid Twist and Woody Allen's Love and Death (1975). On television, he was best known for playing Martin Morgenstern, Rhoda's father, on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff Rhoda, and later as Rose's boyfriend on The Golden Girls. His theater background informed his nuanced performances across multiple decades.
In this interview
- Recalls performing in House of Blue Leaves in New York before being cast
- Describes how casting directors saw his theater work and brought him to television
- Discusses working with Nancy Walker, praising her comedy timing and judgment
- Notes the enduring interest in Rhoda among new generations watching on Nickelodeon
“She was really quite wonderful, a seasoned performer and marvellous in timing and comedy.”— Harold Gould, in this interview
Since this interview
Harold Gould died on September 11, 2010 at age 86 in Woodland Hills, California.
