Born in San Francisco, Goldin's father was a traveling magician. Now in Dublin,Ireland his father, Professor Paul Goldin, runs a drug free behavioral center called The Paul Goldin Center. Divorced from a brief marriage to British actress Emma Ford in 2002, he was once engaged to Baywatch actress Yasmine Bleeth. He and Bleeth appeared in multiple films together including The Face and Talk to Me. Acting from a young age, he rose to fame portraying "Dean Frame on Another World". Staring on Broadway, he portrayed Danny Zuko in Grease and was also in "On Golden Pond". In 2001 he was cast on Guiding Light as FBI agent Gus Aitoro where he plays opposite Beth Ehlers (Harley Cooper). They have excellent screen chemistry and quickly became fan favorites winning "Most Irresistible Combination for 2005". In his spare time Goldin likes to fish and will be co-host of the 3rd annual NYC Harbor Cruise in October of 2006.

All My Children - Dr. Jake Martin (Wednesday April 30, 2008 - present)
Guiding Light - Gus Aitoro (April 2001 - 2008)
The Young and the Restless - Gary Dawson (1999)
Something Borrowed, Something Blue - Brian (1997)
Into the Arms of Danger - Brad Winters (1997)
The Face - Paul Mallory (1996)
Street Match - Host & Executive Producer (1993)
Another World - Dean Frame (1990 - 1993; 1994 - 1995; 1998)
Hail to the Chief - Doug Mansfield (1985)
Coach of the Year - Andy DeFalco (1980)

Young Actor Award Winner - Best Actor (1989)
Soap Opera Digest Winner - Outstanding Younger Lead Actor (1992)
Daytime Emmy Nominee Special Fan Award - Favorite Couple (2002)
Daytime Emmy Nominee - Outstanding Lead Actor (2003)
Soap Opera Digest Nominee - Outstanding Lead Actor (2005)
Daytime Emmy Winner Special Fan Award - Irresistible Combination (2005)
TvGuide Award - Best Actor in Daytime (2005)
Daytime Emmy Nomination - Outstanding Supporting Actor (2006)