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Dec 1, 2023 · The Goldbergs is based on the life of series creator Adam F. Goldberg. Here's what each main character looks like in real life compared to the show. Their real-life counterparts are different.
- Wendi McLendon-Covey. Born: October 10, 1969. Bellflower, California, USA. Beverly Goldberg. Born: October 8, 1943.
- Jeff Garlin. Born: June 5, 1962. Chicago, Illinois, USA. Murray Goldberg. Born: September 25, 1940. Death: February 1, 2008, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Troy Gentile. Born: October 27, 1993. Boca Raton, Florida, USA. Barry Goldberg. Born: October 15, 1969.
- Hayley Orrantia. Born: February 21, 1994. Highland Village, Texas, USA. Eric Goldberg. Born: August 18, 1967.
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- Brea Bee as Vicki Bee. While Adam's girlfriend of three seasons is portrayed by Kim Possible star Sadie Stanley, when Brea's mother made an appearance in Season 8, she was played by none other than the real-life Brea Bee.
- The JTP as The JTP. In a Season 5 episode all about Barry and his group of friends called The Jenkintown Posse — better known as THE JTP — it's only fitting for the entire JTP to make a cameo at the end.
- Dave Kim As Dave Kim. There is no character's name from this show that is more memorable than Dave Kim's. Sad in full by anyone who mentions him, Dave Kim is known for his turtlenecks and heavy sarcasm.
- Emmy Mirsky as Serry Mirsky. Emmy Mirsky is the childhood best friend of Adam; a character we watch grow up right alongside the show's star. But two episodes include Emmy's mother, played by the real Emmy Mirsky.
Early life and work. Goldberg was born to a Jewish family [3] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and lived in nearby Jenkintown. [4] His parents are Beverly Goldberg (née Solomon) (born October 8, 1943) and Murray Goldberg (September 25, 1940 – February 1, 2008); [4] he is the youngest of three sons, with brothers Eric (born August 18, 1967) and ...
Jan 30, 2022 · The family sitcom The Goldbergs takes place during 1980-something and is based on the real-life Adam F. Goldberg's family - here's how Sean Giambrone's Adam Goldberg compares to the real one.
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Jan 6, 2022 · Adam Goldberg has confirmed (via Twitter) that the real-life Pops lived well into his 80s, passing away while Adam was in college. Unfortunately, Segal's death meant Pops was written off of the show while Adam was still in high school.
May 17, 2016 · When Adam F. Goldberg was a kid growing up in the 1980s, he recorded a lot of his life on videotape—everything from his family arguing during holiday dinners to his friend and him...
