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Sep 28, 2024 · 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.
Nov 1, 2019 · The series was created by Adam F. Goldberg. It as a stellar cast including Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia, George Segal, and Jeff Garlin. Earlier this year, the show was renewed for a seventh season. Here is a look at the real-life partners of the cast.
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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.
Jan 30, 2022 · Some changes are vastly different than real life. For example, the three real-life Goldberg children are all boys. Adam's older brother Eric was changed into Erica (Hayley Orrantia) in order to make the show more relatable and portray the female experience of growing up in the 1980s.
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Jun 12, 2014 · Based on creator Adam F. Goldberg’s real family, “The Goldbergs” finds the lovable clan of misfits and geeks battling one another and the world at large in the 1980s—but all united by the...
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May 5, 2022 · McLendon-Covey's character is based on the real-life mother of The Goldbergs' producer, Adam F. Goldberg, which adds an extra wrinkle to her role -- she can receive acting notes from the...
