Jonathan Goldstein

Birth Name:

Jonathan Lewis Goldstein

Birth Place:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Director

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

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