Who played Ross and Monica's father on the TV show "Friends"?

Who played Ross and Monica's father on the TV show "Friends"? Elliott Gould played Jack Geller, the father of Ross and Monica.

Jack Geller is the warm but sometimes embarrassing patriarch of the Geller family. He appears alongside Judy Geller, played by Christina Pickles, and the pair are known for their blunt comments, family competitiveness and especially their tendency to favor Ross while treating Monica as an afterthought.

Elliott Gould appeared repeatedly throughout the series, beginning in the first season. His comic timing helped make Jack's awkward enthusiasm memorable, particularly during family gatherings, holidays and scenes involving Monica's childhood home.

Gould was already an established film actor before joining the sitcom. He had starred in films such as "MASH" and "The Long Goodbye," and he had also been nominated for an Academy Award for "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice." The character's name is Jack Geller, not Jack Bing; Ross and Monica's mother is Judy.