Also originated the role of Marlo Thomas' father in the first pilot of "That Girl" (1966); however, Lew Parker got the role in the series.
Father, with Lea Vernon, of daughter Deborah, and sons Joshua and Lowell.
Graduated from Albany Teacher's College (later renamed the State University of New York at Albany); earned a master's degree and doctorate in theater at Cornell University.
On the TV series "Love, American Style" (1969), Gould originated the role of "Howard Cunningham" in a segment called "Love and the Happy Days" in 1972. He was asked by the producers of "Happy Days" (1974) to appear in the show's pilot episode, but declined because he had a previous commitment to appear in a play abroad. The dad's role was given to Tom Bosley.