Overview
Alexander Jerome Gould (born May 4, 1994) is an American actor and voice actor who began his career as a child performer. He is widely recognized for providing the speaking voice of the young clownfish in the animated feature Finding Nemo and for his recurring role as Shane Botwin on the television series Weeds. His body of work includes animated films, family features and television drama.
Early life and education
Gould started acting at an early age, working in both voice-over and live-action projects. Like many young performers, he balanced schooling and on-set work; later in his teens he took time to pursue further education while continuing to accept select acting assignments. Public summaries of his background typically note the transition from child roles to adolescent and young-adult work.
Career
Voice acting: Gould's most prominent voice role is the title juvenile character in the Pixar feature Finding Nemo, a part that exposed him to a wide international audience. In animation and dubbing he has been cast for the clear, youthful timbre of his speaking voice.
Film and television: On screen, Gould had recurring and guest roles across television series and family films. He appeared in family-oriented movies including How to Eat Fried Worms, and he is known for his long-running part as Shane Botwin on Weeds, a role that introduced him to adult viewers beyond his voice work.
Style and reception
Critics and viewers have noted Gould's naturalistic delivery and capacity to convey emotional honesty at a young age. His voice work in a major animated release and a steady television role illustrate a dual career path common among child actors who move between voice-over and live-action work.
Credits and further reading
- Voice of Nemo in Finding Nemo (animated feature)
- Shane Botwin, recurring role on Weeds (television)
- Appearances in family films such as How to Eat Fried Worms
For a fuller listing of roles, filmography and voice credits consult an actor profile or industry database: general profiles and aggregated credits are available through an actor profile or a separate voice credits listing. These resources provide episode lists, film roles and other production details for researchers and fans.