Who doesn’t know the popular Luke Dunphy from the ABC show, Modern Family, the idiotic dumb boy? Turns out, he is nothing like his on-screen character, instead, Nolan Gould is one of the few celebrities with a high intelligence potential. Off-screen, he is best known for his naturally witty responses, brilliant acting, and educational qualifications.
Reportedly, Nolan Gould’s IQ score is 150, among the top 2% of the world’s population with extraordinary talent and mental curiosity. He announced this himself on the Ellen DeGeneres show when he was 13, and given his age at the time, he definitely falls in the category of exceptional intellect. Plus, he has been a part of the Mensa Society.
Nolan Gould was born into a military family, which was also why his entire family had to move to Alabama where he would take the GED General Educational Development test. He started his acting career at the age of 3 with commercials and signed his debut film, The McPassion as Son when he was 8. His ability to understand complex characters at an early age shows an intrinsic quality of language processing, memory retention, and comprehension.
His breakthrough came as Luke Dunphy, the dumb youngest son of Phil and Claire, and he even won an Emmy for this role. He also played small comedy roles in screen comedies, including Friends with Benefits, and Ghoul.
You will also be amazed to know that this overachiever can also play double bass, banjo, sitar, mandolin, and didgeridoo. In an interview with Daily Mail, he told his fans about his passion for collecting vintage Hot Wheels and Legos, which is something indicative of his unique personality.
Final Thoughts
Nolan Gould, the popular Luke Dunphy is no longer a teenage boy but has evolved into an interesting personality with diverse interests. His impressive transformation and intelligence have amused most of his fans from across the globe. Nolan’s performance in IQ tests and attention-grabbing acting gigs are indicative of his high caliber.