Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis (born October 1, 1969, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina) is an American actor and comedian known for pairing offbeat deadpan with sharp character work. Rising from stand-up and TV appearances, he broke through to wider audiences with a Comedy Central Presents special before becoming a distinctive screen presence in both studio comedies and indie fare.

He gained major mainstream recognition through The Hangover film series (2009–2013), then expanded his range with features like Due Date, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, The Campaign, Birdman, and Masterminds. His credits also include Up in the Air, Youth in Revolt, What Happens in Vegas, and cult favorites such as Visioneers and The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour.

On the small screen, Galifianakis created and hosted the acclaimed interview series Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, a format that turned awkward pauses into comedy. In 2017, he earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

He’s also a prolific voice performer, featuring in animated hits including Puss in Boots, The Lego Batman Movie, Missing Link, Ron’s Gone Wrong, and The Bob’s Burgers Movie.