Jamie Gold is a 36-year-old television producer from Malibu, California. He was born in New York City. Prior to running his own studio, Gold was a Hollywood agent with an impressive stable of talented actors -- including “The Sopranos” star James Gandolfini and “Desperate Housewives” co-star Felicity Huffman. Gold has also represented and credits much of his poker success to mentor Johnny Chan. He has been the most dominant player in the championship event over the past four days – and has been the chip leader since Day Three. Gold is dedicating himself to winning the world championship for his ailing father, who is in the late stages of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He says, “I want to make him proud for the little time he has left.” Gold is the chip leader at today’s final table. Nolan Dalla - WSOP 2006 Main Event Final Table.