{{short description|American actor}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2012}} {{Infobox person | name = Ricky Paull Goldin | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Richard Paull Goldin | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=y|1965|1|5}} | birth_place = [[San Francisco]], [[California]], U.S. | other_names ={{ubl|Ricky Paul|Ricky G. Paull|Ricky Paull}} | occupation = {{comma separated entries|Actor|producer|director|television personality}} | years_active = 1968&ndash;present | known_for = | spouse = {{marriage|Emma Ford|2001|2002|reason=divorced}} | partner = Gretta Monahan (2009&ndash;present) | children = 2 | relatives = [[Jack Gold]] (uncle) | website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20030731101311/http://rickypaullgoldin.com His Official Website] }} '''Richard Paull Goldin''' (born January 5, 1965) is an American actor, producer, director and television personality.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Errol |title=Ricky Paull Goldin Retiring from Soaps following 'All My Children' Finale |url=https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2011/05/ricky-paull-goldin-retiring-from-soaps-following-all-my-children-finale |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305032243/https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2011/05/ricky-paull-goldin-retiring-from-soaps-following-all-my-children-finale |archive-date=March 5, 2024 |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=Soap Opera Network |date=May 24, 2011 |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref> He is best known for his roles in daytime drama as Dean Frame on [[NBC]]'s ''[[Another World (TV series)|Another World]]'', Gus Aitoro on [[CBS]]' ''[[Guiding Light]]'', and [[Jake Martin (All My Children)|Jake Martin]] on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s ''[[All My Children]]''. In May 2013, Goldin joined the cast of the CBS' ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=2013-03-18 |title=TVLine Items: Ricky Paull Goldin's Bold Move, New Thrones Trailer, Smash's Award and More |url=https://tvline.com/awards/bold-beautiful-spoilers-ricky-paull-goldin-game-thrones-season-3-trailer-417445/ |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=TVLine |language=en-US}}</ref> Goldin also hosts the [[HGTV]] series ''Spontaneous Construction'', which premiered on the network on February 15, 2013.<ref name=logan>{{cite web|last=Logan|first=Michael|title=Exclusive: Ricky Paull Goldin Joins The Bold and the Beautiful|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Exclusive-Ricky-Paull-Goldin-Bold-Beautiful-1062881.aspx|publisher=tvguide.com|date=March 18, 2013}}</ref>

==Early life== Goldin was born in [[San Francisco]], [[California]], the son of Paul Goldin, a [[London]]-born entertainer, [[Behaviorism|behavioral psychologist]] and [[hypnotist]] who hosted in his own show in England, and Irish actress P.J. Goldin.<ref name=tvguide>{{cite web|title=Ricky Paull Goldin Biography|url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/ricky-paull-goldin/bio/171828|publisher=tvguide.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.independent.ie/unsorted/obituaries/paul-goldin-1291334.html | work=Irish Independent | title=Paul Goldin | date=February 17, 2008}}</ref> Paul Goldin was born into a [[Jewish]] family, the son of a French father and English mother. Goldin has siblings: Sarah, David, Bobby and Katie-Jane.<ref name=goudas>{{cite news|last=Goudas|first=John M.|title=Goldin gets opportunity on 'Another World'|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1891&dat=19910309&id=z6kfAAAAIBAJ&pg=1079,1075654|newspaper=Gadsden Times|date=March 10, 1991|page=F3}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hypnotherapist Paul Goldin Dies|url=http://www.hypnotherapyinfo.co.uk/hypnotherapist-paul-goldin-dies-342|publisher=hypnotherapyinfo.co.uk|date=February 13, 2008|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301181817/http://www.hypnotherapyinfo.co.uk/hypnotherapist-paul-goldin-dies-342|archivedate=March 1, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref> His uncle is British film director [[Jack Gold]].

Goldin made his television debut at the age of three when he appeared in an episode of ''[[Romper Room]]''.<ref name=soapoperadigest>{{cite web|title=Ricky Paull Goldin 411|url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/ricky-paull-goldin-411|publisher=soapoperadigest.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228181040/http://www.soapoperadigest.com/ricky-paull-goldin-411|archivedate=February 28, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The family returned to England the following year when Goldin was four years old.<ref name=goudas/> Goldin's parents divorced when he was seven. When Goldin was 13, the family returned to the United States and settled in New York City and ultimately [[Atlantic Beach, New York]],<ref name=hirsch>{{cite web|last=Hirsch|first=Linda|title='Another World' Actor Has Musical Background|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1991-10-08/features/9102100168_1_concert-pianist-keyboards-45-minute-meeting|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301112247/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1991-10-08/features/9102100168_1_concert-pianist-keyboards-45-minute-meeting|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 1, 2014|publisher=sun-sentinel.com|date=October 8, 1991}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150221032722/http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/spontaneous-construction-review-feel-good-delight-1.5134470 'Spontaneous Construction' review: Feel-good delight]</ref><ref>[http://patch.com/new-york/longbeach/enright-family Long Beach Family Returns to HGTV-Revamped Home]</ref> After appearing in approximately 150 television commercials as a teen, Goldin won a role in the Broadway production of ''[[On Golden Pond (play)|On Golden Pond]]'' when he was 17.<ref name=goudas/><ref name=soapoperadigest/>

==Career==

===Television and films=== In 1985, Goldin starred in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] sitcom, ''[[Hail to the Chief (TV series)|Hail to the Chief]]'', playing the son of the first female President of the United States (played by [[Patty Duke]]). The series was canceled after one season.<ref name=soapoperadigest/> Goldin also had a recurring role on the 1980s sitcom ''[[Kate & Allie]]'' as Allie's daughter Jenny's boyfriend, Jason.<ref name=goudas/> In 1988 and 1989 he also appeared in two episodes of the sitcom television series ''[[ALF (TV series)|ALF]]'' playing the character of Lynn Tanner's love interest, Danny Duckworth. In 1993, he hosted the short-lived, primetime reality dating show ''Street Match''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P4bH9p83Zg 1993 ABC Street Match TV spot]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP6KWCOIQrs Street Match, early reality TV show on ABC (1993) with commercials]</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Review: 'Street Match'|url=https://variety.com/1993/tv/reviews/street-match-1200432648|work=variety|first=Dominic|last=Griffin|date=July 29, 1993}}</ref> on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].

Goldin has appeared in several made-for-TV movies, including ''[[A Face to Die For]]'' in 1996 with [[Yasmine Bleeth]]. That same year, he also co-starred in ''[[Talk to Me (1996 film)|Talk to Me]]'', again with Yasmine Bleeth. Among his movie credits, Goldin has had roles in ''[[Piranha II: The Spawning]]'' (1981), ''[[The Blob (1988 film)|The Blob]]'' (1988) and ''[[Lambada (1990 American film)|Lambada]]'' (1990).

====Soap opera roles==== Goldin is best known for portraying Dean Frame on the [[NBC]] daytime drama ''[[Another World (TV series)|Another World]]'', a role he played from 1990 to 1993, from 1994 to 1995, and again briefly in 1998.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1993-07-25 |title=EGOS & IDS; Cupid in Prime Time (Published 1993) |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/07/25/style/egos-ids-cupid-in-prime-time.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422134813/https://www.nytimes.com/1993/07/25/style/egos-ids-cupid-in-prime-time.html |archive-date=April 22, 2024 |access-date=2025-10-02 |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref> He also appeared on the [[CBS]] top daytime drama ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'' as stalker Gary Dawson from 1999 to 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Errol |title=Ricky Paull Goldin Joins 'B&B' |url=https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2013/03/ricky-paull-goldin-joins-bb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303021903/https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2013/03/ricky-paull-goldin-joins-bb |archive-date=March 3, 2024 |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=Soap Opera Network |date=March 18, 2013 |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2001, Goldin began portraying Gus Aitoro on the longest-running, but now canceled, soap opera ''[[Guiding Light]]'' on [[CBS]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-12-07 |title='Guiding Light' To Give Back - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/guiding-light-to-give-back/ |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He portrayed the role from 2001 until his character was killed off on April 1, 2008. Goldin was twice nominated for a [[Daytime Emmy Award]] as Outstanding Supporting Actor for the role (in 2003 and 2007).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Son of Irish Hypnotist Paul Goldin Nominated for Emmy {{!}} The Irish Film & Television Network |url=https://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4280377&tpl=archnews&force=1#:~:text=Ricky%20Paull%20Goldin,%20son%20of,a%20song%20at%20the%20ceremony. |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=www.iftn.ie}}</ref> In 2005, fans voted Goldin and former co-star Beth Ehlers and their characters, Gus and Harley Cooper, as the top couple in "The Most Irresistible Combination" contest (which was partially sponsored by [[Procter & Gamble]], the company that produced ''Guiding Light''). Goldin appeared in a promotion for the product [[I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!]], which is also promoted by Procter & Gamble.<ref name=tvguide/><ref>{{cite news|title=Getting close to your favorite soap stars|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=20060514&id=PTQzAAAAIBAJ&pg=4457,4535345|newspaper=The Free Lance-Star|date=May 14, 2006|page=46}}</ref>

On March 5, 2008, a week after he announced he would be leaving the role of Gus on ''Guiding Light'', Goldin joined ''All My Children'' in the recast role of Dr. Joseph "Jake" Martin. In 2010, he was nominated for his third [[Daytime Emmy Award]], his first for his work on ''[[All My Children]]'', in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category.<ref name=":0" /> In 2011, he was nominated again, this time in the Outstanding Lead Actor category for ''All My Children''. Goldin remained with ''All My Children'' through to the final episode on September 23, 2011. Goldin also hosted five ''[[Live from the Red Carpet]]'' Emmy shows for Disney/ABC. After ''All My Children'' ended in September 2011, Goldin was seen on the internet in an on-line advertising web series that was a joint venture between [[Kellogg's]] and [[Disney Family]]. He appeared in a parody of daytime drama entitled ''The Young and the Breakfast''.<ref>{{cite web|title=CeReality: The Young and the Breakfast Episode 1|url=http://family.go.com/video/cereality-the-young-and-breakfast-episode-one-1024157-v/|publisher=family.go.com}}</ref>

On March 18, 2013, it was announced that Goldin will be joining the [[CBS]] soap ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' on May 15, 2013 on a recurring status.<ref name=logan/><ref>{{cite web|title=Ricky Paull Goldin Joins B&B|url=http://cbs.soapsindepth.com/2013/03/ricky-paull-goldin-joins-bb.html|publisher=cbs.soapsindepth.com|accessdate=March 19, 2013|date=March 18, 2013}}</ref> In 2014, Goldin played Andrew Miller in the soap opera [[web series]] ''[[Beacon Hill (web series)|Beacon Hill]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://beaconhilltheseries.com/characters.html |title=The Characters |publisher=Beaconhilltheseries.com |accessdate=September 27, 2015}}</ref> As a producer for the series, he was nominated for a 2015 Daytime Emmy for [[42nd Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards|Outstanding New Approaches Drama Series]].<ref name="Variety Emmy 42 Nom">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/general-hospital-ellen-degeneres-young-and-the-restless-daytime-emmy-nominations-1201463476/ |title=''General Hospital'', ''Ellen DeGeneres'', CBS Lead Daytime Emmy Nominations |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |first=Cynthia |last=Littleton |date=March 31, 2015 |accessdate=September 17, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Team">{{cite web |url=http://beaconhilltheseries.com/team.html |title=The Team |publisher=Beaconhilltheseries.com |accessdate=September 26, 2015 |archive-date=August 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150811140259/http://beaconhilltheseries.com/team.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Stage=== At age 15, Goldin appeared in the Broadway production of ''[[On Golden Pond (play)|On Golden Pond]]''. In 1994, he returned to Broadway as [[Danny Zuko]] in the Broadway revival of the musical ''[[Grease (musical)|Grease]]''.<ref name=goudas/> He followed up with the starring role in the [[Gilbert & Sullivan]] operetta ''[[Pirates of Penzance]]'' in London and [[Dublin]], Ireland. Goldin has also appeared in several off Broadway productions including ''Nest Of The Wood Grouse'',<ref>{{Cite news |date=1984-06-15 |title=STAGE: ROZOV'S 'NEST OF THE WOOD GROUSE' (Published 1984) |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/06/15/arts/stage-rozov-s-nest-of-the-wood-grouse.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120152759/https://www.nytimes.com/1984/06/15/arts/stage-rozov-s-nest-of-the-wood-grouse.html |archive-date=January 20, 2025 |access-date=2025-10-02 |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Feathered Serpent'', ''Happy Journey'', ''Queens of France'', ''Long Christmas Dinner'', and ''[[Our Town]]''.

== Other works ==

===Producing=== Goldin began producing stage and television productions while in his 20s. He and Gabe Sachs of Sachs/Judah and produced the reality dating show ''Street Match'' for ABC.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Griffin |first=Dominic |date=1993-07-29 |title=Street Match |url=https://variety.com/1993/tv/reviews/street-match-1200432648/ |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Goldin also partnered with Bruce Nash of Nash Enterprises for a TV pilot called ''Wired & Fired''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Power couple building a family in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2013/02/18/working-hard-build-their-careers-fashion-expert-gretchen-monahan-and-actor-ricky-paull-goldin-now-enjoy-building-life-together/CeLA4TwMMwJzvmrOGjXvJI/story.html |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=BostonGlobe.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2001, he co-created and produced a variety show-style pilot for [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] called ''FLY TV''.<ref name=":0" /> In 2003, Godlin spent time on location in [[Dubai]] producing [[ESPN2]]'s ''The Celebrity Arabian Adventure'', and the in-flight programming for the airline [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]]. Goldin also created and produced ''Seeing VS Believing'', a one-hour special premiered on [[TLC (TV channel)|TLC]] in May 2010.<ref name="logan" />

In 2015, Goldin served as the director and executive producer of ''Hidden Heroes'', a reality television series produced by Chicken Soup for the Soul. The program, which aired as part of CBS’s Dream Team Saturday morning lineup, highlighted everyday individuals performing acts of kindness and making positive contributions to their communities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hidden Heroes |url=https://tv.apple.com/us/show/hidden-heroes/umc.cmc.3kf3g16sarttcob9zmdk3rqty |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=Apple TV |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Real estate works === Beyond his work in television, Goldin started working in luxury real estate. He is the founder of GoldBarn Homes, a design and construction firm . Goldin and his partner, lifestyle expert Gretta Monahan, have undertaken several projects in the Hamptons and Palm Beach areas.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Conry |first=Jaci |date=2024-11-18 |title=Inside Gretta Luxe's Chic New Location on Central Street |url=https://www.bostonmagazine.com/property/2024/11/18/gretta-luxe-wellesley/ |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=Boston Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> Their work includes the restoration of a historic 19th-century [[Sag Harbor, New York|Sag Harbor]] residence, which was listed for $5.9 million after a $3 million renovation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shannon |first=Jacquelyn |date=2024-11-24 |title=Prominent Design Duo Lists 19th-Century Sag Harbor Dwelling After Completely Restoring It |url=http://cottagesgardens.com/prominent-design-duo-lists-19th-century-sag-harbor-home-after-completely-restoring-it/ |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=Cottages & Gardens |language=en-US}}</ref>

Goldin holds the position of Senior Executive in Business Affairs at Knocking, Inc., a digital media and e-commerce company. In this role, he collaborates with the company's Hustle Team to develop and manage content partnerships.<ref name=":1" />

==Personal life== Goldin began dating actress [[Yasmine Bleeth]] in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gliatto|first=Tom|title=Bleeth Spirit|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20108472,00.html|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=August 24, 1992|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302033158/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20108472,00.html|archive-date=March 2, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref> They became engaged in January 1995.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yasmine Bleeth|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20105689,00.html|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=May 8, 1995|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302034952/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20105689,00.html|archive-date=March 2, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Goldin and Bleeth ended their relationship later that year. Goldin was later engaged to actress and ''[[Playboy]]'' model [[Priscilla Taylor]].<ref name=soapoperadigest/> In November 2001, Goldin married British television presenter Emma Ford.<ref name=soapoperadigest/><ref>{{cite news|last=Havens|first=Candance|title=Ricky Paull Goldin lured back East by New 'GL' Role|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=20020217&id=ZzIzAAAAIBAJ&pg=3272,4712701|newspaper=The Free Lance-Star|date=February 17, 2002|page=12}}</ref> They divorced in 2002.

Goldin began dating TV fashion personality Gretta Monahan in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|last=Coombs|first=Christie|title=Working hard to build their careers, fashion expert Gretchen Monahan and actor Ricky Paull Godlin now enjoy building a life together|url=http://www.boston.com/2013/02/17/rickygretta/CeLA4TwMMwJzvmrOGjXvJI/story.html|publisher=boston.com|date=February 18, 2013}}{{dead link|date=May 2026|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Together, they have two sons — one born in October 2010 and a second in June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Details On Goldin's Baby Boy!|url=http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2010/10/goldin-welcomes-a-son.html|publisher=abc.soapsindepth.com|date=October 28, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=SOD|title=Soap Fave Welcomes Baby No. 2|url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/soap-fave-welcomes-baby-no-2/|accessdate=June 19, 2017|work=[[Soap Opera Digest]]|agency=Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc.|publisher=[[American Media, Inc.]]|date=June 19, 2017|location=United States}}</ref>

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==External links== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20030731101311/http://rickypaullgoldin.com/ His Official Website] * {{IBDB name}} * {{IMDb name|0004967}}

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