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Zach Galifianakis

Name in Native Language: "Zachary Knight "Zach" Galifianakis" (English/EN)
Actor / Screenwriter / Comedian / Film Producer | * 10/01/1969 (54) | Wilkesboro, North Carolina (United States of America (USA))
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Zachary Knight Galifianakis (born October 1, 1969) is an American comedian and actor. In film, Galifianakis played Alan in The Hangover trilogy (2009–2013). He hosted the Funny or Die talk show Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (2008–2018). On television, he starred in the FX series Baskets (2016–2019), which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2017. Galifianakis's other films include Due Date (2010), It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010), The Campaign (2012) and Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014). He has also voiced characters in animated films such as ()
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Zachary Knight Galifianakis (born October 1, 1969) is an American actor and comedian. He appeared in Comedy Central Presents special and presented his show Late World with Zach on VH1. Since 2008 he has hosted the Funny or Die talk show Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis. He starred in the FX series Baskets and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2017.Galifianakis has starred in films including The Hangover trilogy (2009–2013), Due Date (2010), It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010), The Campaign (2012), Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) and Masterminds (2016). He has also voiced characters in animated films such as Puss in Boots (2011), The Lego Batman Movie (2017), Missing Link (2019), Ron's Gone Wrong (2021) and The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022).

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Documentaries

Known for these Movies & Shows

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, re ...

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

FSK: 12+ years

2014 | 3.7/5 | 2h
Drama, Comedy
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Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first child. He gets off to a bad start when his wallet and luggage are stolen, and put on the 'no-fly' list. ...

Due Date

FSK: 12+ years

2010 | 3.2/5 | 1h 35min
Comedy, Drama
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A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick ...

The Lego Batman Movie

FSK: 0+ years

2017 | 3.6/5 | 1h 44min
Animation, Action, Comedy, Kids & Family
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When three friends finally come to after a raucous night of bachelor-party revelry, they find a baby in the closet and a tiger in the bathroom. But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug � ...

The Hangover

FSK: 12+ years

2009 | 3.7/5 | 1h 40min
Comedy
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Awards & Nominations for Zach Galifianakis

MTV Movie & TV Awards
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Movies with Zach Galifianakis as Actor(67)

as Crusty Trucker (voice)2024 Thelma the Unicorn
as Ronald Winner2024 Winner
2023 Larry's Kidney
as Jumba2023 Lilo & Stitch
as Ty2023 The Beanie Bubble
as Felix Fischoeder (voice)2022 The Bob's Burgers Movie
as Ron (voice)2021 Ron's Gone Wrong
as himself2020 Joker: Put on a Happy Face
as Haldor2020 The Sunlit Night
as himself2019 Between Two Ferns: The Movie
as Mr. Susan Link (voice)2019 Missing Link
as The Happy Medium2018 A Wrinkle in Time
as himself2018 A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
as Gerrit2017 Tulip Fever
as himself2017 One Brick at a Time: Making the LEGO Batman Movie
as The Joker (voice)2017 The Lego Batman Movie
as Joker2017 Batman Is Just Not That Into You
as Jeff Gaffney2016 Keeping Up with the Joneses
as David Ghantt2016 Masterminds
as himself2016 Queen Mimi
as himself2015 Tig
as Jake2014 Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
as Self - Coach2014 Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor
as Hobo Joe2014 Muppets Most Wanted
as himself2013 Justin Bieber's Believe
as Ben Baker2013 Are You Here
as Captain Zach the Astronaut2013 Here Comes the Night Time
as Alan Garner2013 The Hangover Part III
2012 Smile
as himself2012 Mansome
as himself2012 The Bitter Buddha
as Marty Huggins2012 The Campaign
as Jim Joe Kelly2012 Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
as Hobo Joe2011 The Muppets
as Alan Garner2011 The Hangover Part II
as Humpty Dumpty (voice)2011 Puss in Boots
as Bobby2010 It's Kind of a Funny Story
as Tairy Greene2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
as Ethan Tremblay2010 Due Date
2010 Just 3 Boyz
as Hermit2010 Operation: Endgame
as Therman2010 Dinner for Schmucks
as Jerry2009 Youth in Revolt
as Alan Garner2009 The Hangover
as Bucky2009 Little Fish, Strange Pond
as Ben2009 G-Force
as Steve2009 Up in the Air
as Dave the Bear2008 What Happens in Vegas
2008 A Vodka Movie
as George2008 Visioneers
as himself2008 Largo
as Homeless Man2008 Gigantic
as Kevin2007 Into the Wild
as himself2007 Super High Me
as himself2007 The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
as Himself / Seth Galifianakis2007 Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion
as himself2006 The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
as himself2005 Zach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn't
as himself2005 The Comedians of Comedy
as Homeless Man2004 Zach and Avery of Fergus
as Jesus2004 Last Laugh '04
as Weird Wally2002 Below
as Bill2001 Heartbreakers
as Luke2001 Out Cold
as Bus Stop Man2001 Bubble Boy
as Computer Hacker Dexter2001 Corky Romano
as Pathetic Guy1999 Flushed

TV Shows/Series with Zach Galifianakis as Actor(43)

as Charlie2020 Dicktown
as himself2018 My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman
as Self - Judge2017 The Gong Show
as Chip Baskets / Dale Baskets2016 Baskets
as himself2016 America Divided
as The Bloodhound2016 Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
as Zach2014 Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as himself2014 Off Camera with Sam Jones
as himself2013 Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!
as himself2012 Inside Comedy
as himself2012 Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
as himself2012 Comedy Bang! Bang!
as Chet (voice)2011 Bob's Burgers
as Felix (voice)2011 Bob's Burgers
as himself2010 Conan
as Ray Hueston2009 Bored to Death
as Self - Host2008 Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
as Tairy Greene2007 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Tairy Greene as The Snuggler2007 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Richard Dunn2007 Tim and Eric Nite Live!
2007 Tim and Eric Nite Live!
as Alan Finger2006 Dog Bites Man
2005 Too Late with Adam Carolla
as Heavyset Man and Norman (voice)2005 American Dad!
as Juror (voice)2005 American Dad!
2005 Wonder Showzen
as himself2005 Comedians of Comedy
2004 Tom Goes to the Mayor
2003 Reno 911!
as Davis2003 Tru Calling
as himself2003 Real Time with Bill Maher
2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as himself2002 Late World with Zach
2001 Next Caller
1998 Comedy Central Presents
as himself1996 The Daily Show
as Bobby1996 Boston Common
as Self - Comedy Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Lucas Bortner (voice)1989 The Simpsons
as Self - Host1975 Saturday Night Live
as Self (archive footage)1975 Saturday Night Live
as himself1975 Saturday Night Live

Movies with Zach Galifianakis as Crew(10)

Production/Executive Producer2023 The Beanie Bubble
Production/Producer2019 Between Two Ferns: The Movie
Writing/Writer2019 Between Two Ferns: The Movie
Production/Producer2012 The Campaign
Crew/Creator2008 A Vodka Movie
Production/Executive Producer2008 A Vodka Movie
Writing/Writer2008 A Vodka Movie
Production/Executive Producer2007 Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion
Writing/Writer2007 Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion
Writing/Writer2005 Zach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn't

TV Shows/Series with Zach Galifianakis as Crew(5)

Production/Executive Producer2016 Baskets
Creator/Creator2016 Baskets
Creator/Creator2013 Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!
Writing/Writer2010 Funny or Die Presents
Writing/Writer1975 Saturday Night Live

Additional Information

Born: Wednesday, 10/01 1969 (October) in Wilkesboro, North Carolina (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 54 years + 198 days)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: North Carolina State University, Wilkes Central High School
Represented by: United Talent Agency, Brillstein Entertainment Partners
Related to: Nick Galifianakis
Other names for Zach Galifianakis (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Зак Галифианакис"
"Ζακ Γαλιφιανάκης"
"자흐 갈리피아나키스"
"Zacharius Knight Galifianakis"
Zach Galifianakis frequently works together with these people:
David Herman (85x, Actor)
Tim Heidecker (57x, Crew)
Larry Murphy (47x, Actor)
Kevin Michael Richardson (46x, Actor)
Bob Odenkirk (40x, Actor)
Andy Samberg (39x, Actor)
Tress MacNeille (36x, Actress)
Brooke Dillman (36x, Actress)
Fred Armisen (35x, Actor)
Mike Barker (34x, Actor)
Will Forte (33x, Actor)
Eric Wareheim (17x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:428, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/10/2024