Among them was the youngest cast member, Nolan Gould, who played Luke Dunphy.

Not unlikeRaegan Revord from “Young Sheldon,“Gould literally grew up while making the popular sitcom.

You know, 11 years of your life is hard to sum up.”

Nolan Gould smiling at the 4th Annual Legacy Ball

As he toldBello Magwhen he was 19 years old, “The most important thing is my reputation.

It means more to me than anything, probably even more than my career.

I have made it 14 years in this industry and I still feel normal.

Nolan Gould smiling at the launch of Tie The Knot foundation

I am hopeful for the future.”

And yes, Gould’s future continues to look bright.

He and his costars earned an award for best young ensemble performance in a TV series.

Nolan Gould smiling at the Young Hollywood Awards

Little did he know that he’d go on to be part of another very successful ensemble cast.

Even after it got picked up, Nolan still wasn’t so sure they were in the clear.

Wouldn’t you know it, the talk show host then surprised him with a brand new banjo.

Nolan Gould smiling at the Global Green Pre-Oscar party in 2015

Rather, he wanted to just keep playing for fun.

“Not every actor has to release an album,” he told Bello Mag years later.

I feel that is a great way to entertain people that don’t involve me or my status.”

Nolan Gould smiling at a Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation event in 2017

On the sitcom, Luke Dunphy wasn’t exactly the brains of the bunch.

In real life,Gould is very smart.

“I didn’t graduate high school.

Nolan Gould smiling at Disney’s premiere of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

I finished high school,” he said.

“There’s an important distinction there.”

“My generation in particular does not know enough about nature and the dangers our environment is facing.”

Nolan Gould smiling at Teen Vogue’s Hollywood Party

At the event, Gould spoke toMSNBCabout why he was marching that day.

“This [march] is focused on people that are going to be most affected by climate change.

That’s something that’s really close to my heart.

Nolan Gould smiling at the ABC Winter TCA Party

“This is a world issue and we’re all connected on it.”

After contemplating suicide, Stewart’s character calls the lifeline.

The NSPL reportedly experienced a surge of calls after the song was released.

Nolan Gould smiling at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

One of his closest pals was Cameron Boyce, acast member on the Disney series “Jessie.”

Gould regularly attends the annual gala to pay his respects to his dear friend.

Nolan Gould smiling at screening of “Miranda’s Victim” at the Regency Bruin Theatre

While at the event in 2024, Gould spoke withHollywireabout much his friendship with Boyce meant.

“I grieved a lot when he passed,” he said.

“And it was kind of my first introduction to losing important people in your life.”

Nolan Gould and Jesse Tyler Ferguson smiling next to each other

Gould appeared on the show’s 4th episode.

He was paired opposite a digital strategist, a social media manager, and a tennis coach.

In the episode, Gould navigated questions regarding hobbies, personality traits, and dream dates.

It is unclear whether the two have ever officially started dating after the show.

I am young and I have time,” he said.

In 2019, he posed shirtless for a few snaps that were featured in C’est Prune magazine.

During the pandemic, Gould maintained what he described as being a “teenage boy/bachelor” diet.

“I spent six months basically on vacation,” he said.

“I’m eating so much healthier, even though there’s less of it.

The star-studded ensemble featured the late Donald Sutherland, Ryan Phillippe, Luke Wilson, and Taryn Manning.

Former child star Abigail Breslin took on the lead role of Patricia Weir.

In a separate chat withUPI, Gould shared that they clicked right away.

“And she was like, ‘I love ‘Modern Family’!

Let’s hang out!

Let’s talk!'”

The truth is, it’s really hard to go to regular high school.

I’ve never been to school a day in my life.”

As previously noted, Gould finished high school via homeschooling when he was only 13.

However, he has no regrets about the path he ended up on.

“I wouldn’t change that.”