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Jonathan Goldstein Biography

Birth Name:Jonathan Lewis Goldstein

Birth Place:Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director

Fast Facts

  • He studied acting at New York University and Northwestern University, but moved to Hollywood after landing a role on a TV soap opera
  • Before his success in acting, Goldstein waited tables for 10 years to help pay the bills
  • Goldstein is best known for portraying Walter Nichols, Josh's father in the TV series "Drake & Josh․"
  • One of Goldstein's regular customers when he waited tables, turned out to be "Drake & Josh" producer Dan Schneider, who didn't recognize him on an audition tape until his wife pointed him out as their favorite waiter