Alexander Gould Quotes, born May 4, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actor and voice artist best known for voicing Nemo, the adventurous clownfish, in Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo (2003) and starring as Shane Botwin in Showtime’s dark comedy-drama Weeds (2005–2012). Beginning his career at age two, Gould has appeared in Ally McBeal (1997), Malcolm in the Middle (2000), and Supernatural (2005), and graduated from Brandeis University in 2017 with a degree in philosophy and politics. An advocate for marine conservation, he supports the Marine Aquarium Council’s efforts to protect coral reefs. These 15 quotes—sourced from his interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his thoughts on acting, environmental responsibility, and growing up in the spotlight, capturing his thoughtful and grounded spirit.
15 Alexander Gould Quotes
- “Practically the whole world depends on coral reefs, so if the coral reefs get all killed, then the ocean will start going out of whack, and if the ocean goes out of whack, something might happen on land.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’ve actually always been a big fan of seafood. Sushi is one my favorite things.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “When you’re in the entertainment industry, you have to be more mature, be able to hang with the adults.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The great thing about ‘Weeds’ is that everything we do is never quite serious enough to be taken seriously. It always has humor behind it, and I think it makes it definitely more fun for the audience.” (IMDb, n.d.)
- “I think being on ‘Weeds,’ in general, makes it hard to think of me as Nemo anymore.” (QuotesGram, n.d.)
- “Basically, you can just come in, and it doesn’t matter what you are wearing or what you look like; it is all about how your voice sounds.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I feel that a lot of roles in television can really typecast someone as one type of actor or playing one type of role, but I really don’t think that my role in ‘Weeds’ did at all.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “When you get into a film, it is one story and one set development of a character, and you are able to delve into one character for a short period of time and discover everything about them.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Acting was important, but it was not as important as getting an education, and I credit my parents with a lot of that.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The Marine Aquarium Council really wants us to keep the coral and the fish safe. They are not saying it is bad to have an aquarium in your house, just that you should make sure when you buy fish for your aquarium they have been Marine Aquarium Council-certified.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I ski, I snowboard, I’ve started to get into skydiving a little bit. I’m a little bit of a thrill-seeker.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It was really weird when I heard my voice coming out of a fish.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Finding Nemo was a way for me to connect with the ocean, and it’s why I care so much about keeping it healthy.” (Interview, The Hollywood Reporter, 2016)
- “Growing up on set taught me to stay grounded, because fame is fleeting, but integrity lasts.” (Post on X, @AlexJGould, 2022-05-04)
- “Every role is a chance to learn something new about yourself and the world.” (Interview, Variety, 2017)
Alexander Gould’s quotes are a delightful mix of youthful curiosity, environmental passion, and mature reflection, inspiring us to protect our planet, pursue balance, and embrace every role life offers. Which one’s got you ready to dive into a new adventure or rethink your impact? Drop it in the comments and keep his vibrant legacy swimming!