Elliott Gould movies in order

In 1964, actor Elliott Gould began his film career with the role of Jester in the television movie, Once Upon a Mattress. From here he would go on to appear in movies such as Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, M*A*S*H, and The Long Goodbye.

Over time, Elliott Gould built up a strong acting career, with appearances in a string of hit films. In fact, there were times when he was never off screen, clocking up roles in movies ranging from Capricorn One and The Muppet Movie to The Devil and Max Devlin and The Lemon Sisters, amongst others.

But what are all of Elliott Gould’s movies? For all the details, keep reading.

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The 1960s

As noted above, Gould began his career in 1964 via the television movie, Once Upon a Mattress. From here he appeared in The Confession, before popping up in The Night They Raided Minsky’s, as well as the comedy, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice.

Elliott Gould’s movies during the 1960s included:

• Once Upon a Mattress (1964)
• The Confession (1964)
• The Night They Raided Minsky’s (1968)
• Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)

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The 1970s

Moving into the 1970s and Elliott Gould kick-started the decade playing the part of Trapper John McIntyre in the comedy, M*A*S*H, before appearing in Getting Straight, and Move.

In 1973, Gould played the role of Philip Marlowe in The Long Goodbye, before taking on the part of Col. Stout in A Bridge Too Far. Meanwhile other notable films included Capricorn One, The Lady Vanishes, and The Muppet Movie, where he appeared as the ‘Beauty Contest Compere’.

Gould’s movies during the 1970s included:

• M*A*S*H (1970)
• Getting Straight (1970)
• Move (1970)
• I Love My Wife (1970)
• Little Murders (1971)
• The Touch (1971)
• The Long Goodbye (1973)
• Busting (1974)
• Roboman (1974)
• S*P*Y*S (1974)
• California Split (1974)
• Nashville (1975)
• Whiffs (1975)
• Mean Johnny Barrows (1975)
• I Will… I Will… For Now (1976)
• Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976)
• A Bridge Too Far (1977)
• Capricorn One (1978)
• Matilda (1978)
• The Silent Partner (1978)
• Escape to Athena (1979)
• Cher… and Other Fantasies (1979)
• The Muppet Movie (1979)
• The Lady Vanishes (1979)

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The 1980s

The 1970s was a very busy decade for Elliott Gould, and as he moved into the 1980s it was pretty much the same story again. The movies came thick and fast, beginning with The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark, followed by Dirty Tricks.

In 1981, Gould appeared in the Disney comedy, The Devil and Max Devlin, taking on the part of the titular Max. More movies followed, including The Rules of Marriage, Vanishing Act, The Myth, Frog, and The Lemon Sisters.

Elliott Gould’s movies during the 1980s included:

• The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark (1980)
• Dirty Tricks (1980)
• Falling in Love Again (1980)
• The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)
• The Rules of Marriage (1982)
• Die letzte Runde (1983)
• Over the Brooklyn Bridge (1984)
• The Naked Face (1984)
• The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
• Vanishing Act (1986)
• Inside Out (1986)
• The Myth (1986)
• Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 (1987)
• The Joker (1987)
• I mieri primi 40 anni (1987)
• The Telephone (1988)
• Frog (1988)
• Dangerous Love (1988)
• The Big Picture (1989)*
• Never Cry Devil (1989)
• The Lemon Sisters (1989)
• Gioco al massacro (1989)

*Uncredited

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The 1990s

Into the 1990s and Gould starred in Stolen: One Husband, Dead Men Don’t Die, and Bugsy with Warren Beatty. Other movies during this decade included Wet and Wild Summer!, The Dangerous, Frogs!, and American History X.

Gould’s movies during the 1990s included:

• Stolen: One Husband (1990)
• Tolgo il disturbo (1990)
• Scandalo segreto (1990)
• Dead Men Don’t Die (1990)
• Bugsy (1991)
• Beyond Justice (1991)
• The Player (1992)
• Judgement (1992)
• Somebody’s Daughter (1992)
• Frogs! (1992)
• Bloodlines: Murder in the Family (1993)
• Wet and Wild Summer! (1993)
• Amore! (1993)
• Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994)*
• The Glass Shield (1994)
• Bleeding Hearts (1994)
• The Dangerous (1995)
• A Boy Called Hate (1995)
• Kicking and Screaming (1995)
• Cover Me (1995)
• The Feminine Touch (1995)
• P.C.H (1995)
• Duke of Groove (1995)
• Camp Stories (1996)
• Johns (1996)
• Four Tales of Two Cities (1996)
• Busted (1997)
• City of Industry (1997)*
• Hotel Shanghai (1997)
• Michael Kael contre la World News Company (1998)
• The Big Hit (1998)
• American History X (1998)
• Romancing Brazil (1998)
• Caminho dos Sonhos (1998)

*Uncredited

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The 2000s

Sliding into the 2000s and Gould kept his foot on the gas, constantly working his way through film after film, after film. Notable movies included Playing Mona Lisa, The Experience Box, and three Ocean‘s movies: Ocean’s Eleven, Twelve, and Thirteen, opposite George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt.

Elliott Gould’s movies during the 2000s included:

• Playing Mona Lisa (2000)
• Picking Up the Pieces (2000)
• Boys Life 3 (2000)
• Good as Gold (2000)
• The Experience Box (2001)
• Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
• Life with David J (2001)
• Puckoon (2002)
• The Cat Returns (2002)**
• Kim Possible: A Stitch in Time (2003)
• Vegas Dick (2003)
• Bad Apple (2004)
• Ocean’s Twelve (2004)
• Open Window (2006)
• Ocean’s Thirteen (2007)
• Saving Sarah Cain (2007)
• The Ten Commandments (2007)**
• The Caller (2008)
• Uncorked (2009)
• Little Hercules (2009)

**Voice role

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The 2010s

Into the 2010s and Gould started the decade in Expecting Mary, before starring in Morning, Removal, and The Encore of Tony Duran. Other films included Divorce Invitation, The Michaels, and The History of Love.

His final role during this decade was reprising the part of Reuben Tishkoff in the fourth Ocean‘s movie, Ocean’s Eight.

Elliott Gould’s movies during the 2010s included:

• Expecting Mary (2010)
• Morning (2010)
• Removal (2010)
• The Encore of Tony Duran (2011)
• Contagion (2011)
• Dorfman (2011)
• Art & Sex (2011)
• Noah (2012)**
• Ira Finkelstein’s Christmas (2012)
• Fred Won’t Move Out (2012)
• Ruby Sparks (2012)
• I’m Not Dead Yet (2012)
• Divorce Invitation (2012)
• Listen to Grandpa, Andy Ling (2012)
• Live at the Foxes Den (2013)
• The Michaels (2014)
• Yellowbird (2014)**
• The History of Love (2016)
• Humor Me (2017)
• Ocean’s Eight (2018)

**Voice role

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2020s

And moving into the 2020s and Gould’s roles included Dangerous Lies, and You People, as well as voice work for Legend of Destruction and My Father’s Secrets.

Elliott Gould’s movies during the 2020s included:

• Dangerous Lies (2020)
• Legend of Destruction (2021)**
• My Father’s Secrets (2022)**
• You People (2023)

**Voice role

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So, which are Elliott Gould’s best movies? Capricorn One? Ocean’s Eleven? Vanishing Act? Maybe A Bridge Too Far, The Lady Vanishes, or The Long Goodbye? The actor certainly has a packed portfolio which demonstrates considerable range (comedy, drama, fantasy, etc).

Well, whichever it is, let the world know. Your recommendations are welcome, so if you have a favourite Elliott Gould movie say it loud.

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Editor/Writer/Movie Guy

Alex Wiggan

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