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Zach Galifianakis

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Originally from western North Carolina, Zach moved to New York City after failing his last college class by one point. Zach got his start performing his brand of humor in the back of a hamburger joint in Times Square. He now tours the country, performing in coffee shops and universities. When not performing stand-up... See full bio »

Born:

Zacharius Knight Galifianakis
in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA
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2014 Birdman (pre-production)
 
2013 The Hangover Part III (post-production)
Alan
 
2013 You Are Here (post-production)
 
2012 Bob's Burgers (TV series)
Chet
– God Rest Ye Merry Gentle-Mannequins (2012) … Chet (voice)
 
2012 The Campaign
Marty Huggins
 
2012 Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Jim Joe Kelly
 
2012 TripTank (TV series)
Jack the Janitor (voice)
 
2009-2011 Bored to Death (TV series)
Ray Hueston
– Nothing I Can't Handle by Running Away (2011) … Ray Hueston
– Forget the Herring (2011) … Ray Hueston
– Two Large Pearls and a Bar of Gold (2011) … Ray Hueston
– I Keep Taking Baths Like Lady Macbeth (2011) … Ray Hueston
– We Could Sing a Duet (2011) … Ray Hueston
See all 24 episodes »
 
2011 The Muppets
Hobo Joe
 
2011 Puss in Boots
Humpty Alexander Dumpty (voice)
 
2011 The Hangover Part II
Alan
 
2009-2010 American Dad! (TV series)
Heavyset Man and Norman / Juror
– The People vs. Martin Sugar (2010) … Juror (voice)
– My Morning Straitjacket (2009) … Heavyset Man and Norman (voice)
 
2010 Due Date
Ethan Tremblay / Ethan Chase / Stu
 
2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special (TV movie)
Tairy Greene
 
2010 It's Kind of a Funny Story
Bobby
 
2010 Dinner for Schmucks
Therman
 
2010 Operation: Endgame
Hermit
 
2007-2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV series)
Tairy Greene / Tairy Greene as The Snuggler
– Greene Machine (2010) … Tairy Greene
– Snow (2009) … Tairy Greene
– Larry (2008) … Tairy Greene
– Rascals (2008) … Tairy Greene
– Forest (2007) … Tairy Greene as The Snuggler
See all 6 episodes »
 
2010 Funny or Die Presents... (TV series)
Cast (Just 3 Boyz)
– Episode #1.10 (2010) … Cast (Just 3 Boyz)
 
2010 Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (TV series)
Host (Seth Galifianakis)
– Sean Penn (2010) … Host (Seth Galifianakis)
 
2009 Little Fish, Strange Pond
Bucky
 
2009 Youth in Revolt
Jerry
 
2009/I Up in the Air
Steve
 
2009 The Ballad of G.I. Joe (video short)
Snow Job
 
2009 G-Force (Video Game)
Ben (voice)
 
2009 G-Force
Ben
 
2009 The Hangover
Alan
 
2008 Gigantic
Homeless Man
 
2008 Visioneers
George
 
2008 What Happens in Vegas
Dave the Bear
 
2008 A Vodka Movie (TV mini-series short)
 
2008 Have Tig at Your Party (video)
 
2008 Speed Freaks (TV movie)
Carol
 
2007 Tim and Eric Nite Live (TV series)
Richard Dunn
– Episode #1.1 (2007) … Richard Dunn
 
2007 Into the Wild
Kevin
 
2005-2007 Reno 911! (TV series)
Frisbee
– Dangle's Wedding (2007) … Frisbee
– Proposition C (2007) … Frisbee
– Garcia's Secret Girlfriend (2005) … Frisbee
– Cop School (2005) … Frisbee
 
2007 The Sarah Silverman Program. (TV series)
Fred Blorth
– Humanitarian of the Year (2007) … Fred Blorth
 
2006 Tom Goes to the Mayor (TV series)
Doctor
– Undercover (2006) … Doctor (voice)
– C.N.E. (2006) … Doctor (voice)
 
2006 Dog Bites Man (TV series)
Alan Finger
– Daytime Talk Pilot (2006) … Alan Finger
– Gas Prices (2006) … Alan Finger
– Christian Convention (2006) … Alan Finger
– The Wrong Brighton (2006) … Alan Finger
– Assignment: Team Building (2006) … Alan Finger
See all 9 episodes »
 
2006 Wonder Showzen (TV series)
Uncle Daddy
– Horse Apples (2006) … Uncle Daddy
 
2006 The Pity Card (short)
Zach
 
2005 Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker (TV series)
Ivan Zweig
– Women's Sports (2005) … Ivan Zweig
 
2003-2005 Tru Calling (TV series)
Davis
– 'Twas the Night Before Christmas... Again (2005) … Davis
– Enough (2005) … Davis
– The Last Good Day (2005) … Davis
– In the Dark (2005) … Davis
– Grace (2005) … Davis
See all 27 episodes »
 
2004 Last Laugh '04 (TV movie)
Jesus
 
2004 Zach & Avery of Fergus
Homeless Man
 
2002 Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (video)
Santa
 
2002 Below
Weird Wally
 
2002 Next! (TV movie)
Various Characters
 
2001 Out Cold
Luke
 
2001 Corky Romano
Dexter, Computer Hacker
 
2001 Bubble Boy
Bus Stop Man
 
2001 Heartbreakers
Bill
 
1999 Flushed
Pathetic Guy
 
1999 The King and Me
Pizza Boy
 
1997 Apt. 2F (TV series)
Zach
– Full of Whit (1997) … Zach
– Episode #1.7 (1997) … Zach
– Episode #1.6 (1997) … Zach
– Bindi (1997) … Zach
– Sometimes When We Touch (1997) … Zach
 
1996-1997 Boston Common (TV series)
Bobby
– Sophomore's Choice (1997) … Bobby
– Commander-in-Grief (1997) … Bobby
– A Night in Camelot (1997) … Bobby
– The Finals Curtain (1996) … Bobby
– Arts and Craftiness (1996) … Bobby
 
Show ShowWriter (11 titles)
2008-2013 Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (TV series)
– Oscar Buzz Edition Part 2 (2013)
– Oscar Buzz Edition Part 1 (2013)
– Tila Tequila (2011) (creator)
– Bruce Willis (2010) (creator)
– Steve Carell (2010) (creator)
See all 14 episodes »
 
2010 Funny or Die Presents... (TV series)
– Episode #1.10 (2010) (written by)
 
2008 A Vodka Movie (TV mini-series short) (creator / writer)
 
2008 Speed Freaks (TV movie) (co-creator)
 
2006 Dog Bites Man (TV series)
– Daytime Talk Pilot (2006) (writer)
– Gas Prices (2006) (writer)
– Christian Convention (2006) (writer)
– The Wrong Brighton (2006) (writer)
– Assignment: Team Building (2006) (writer)
See all 9 episodes »
 
2006 Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion (video documentary)
 
2005 The Comedians of Comedy (documentary)
 
2005 Zach Galifianakis: Look Who It Isn't (video)
 
2002 Late World with Zach (TV series)
– Episode #1.32 (2002) (creator)
– 19,20,21,22 (2002) (creator)
 
2002 Next! (TV movie)
 
2001 Comedy Central Presents (TV series)
– Zach Galifianakis (2001) (writer)
 
Show ShowProducer (8 titles)
2012 Brody Stevens: Enjoy It! (TV series) (executive producer - 2012-)
 
2012 The Campaign (producer)
 
2012 Craigslist Joe (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2010 Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (TV series) (producer - 1 episode)
– Sean Penn (2010) (producer)
 
2008 A Vodka Movie (TV mini-series short) (executive producer)
 
2006 Dog Bites Man (TV series) (producer - 9 episodes)
– Daytime Talk Pilot (2006) (producer)
– Gas Prices (2006) (producer)
– Christian Convention (2006) (producer)
– The Wrong Brighton (2006) (producer)
– Assignment: Team Building (2006) (producer)
See all 9 episodes »
 
2006 Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion (video documentary) (executive producer)
 
2002 Late World with Zach (TV series) (executive producer - 2 episodes)
– Episode #1.32 (2002) (executive producer)
– 19,20,21,22 (2002) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2010 Funny or Die Presents... (TV series)
– Episode #1.10 (2010) (writer: "Just 3 Boyz" - uncredited)
 
2009 The Hangover (writer: "Three Best Friends" / performer: "Who Let the Dogs Out" - uncredited, "Three Best Friends")
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2005 Fiona Apple: Extraordinary Machine (video documentary short) (choreographer - video "Not About Love")
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
2001 Comedy Central Presents (TV series)
– Zach Galifianakis (2001) (uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2011 The Biggest Schmucks in the World (video short) (special thanks)
 
2009 Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
2006 Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion (video documentary) (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (57 titles)
2012 Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2008-2013 Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (TV series)
Himself - Host / Himself
– Oscar Buzz Edition Part 2 (2013) … Himself - Host
– Oscar Buzz Edition Part 1 (2013) … Himself - Host
– Will Ferrell (2011) … Himself - Host
– Tila Tequila (2011) … Himself - Host
– Bruce Willis (2010) … Himself
See all 14 episodes »
 
2012 Brody Stevens: Enjoy It! (TV series)
Himself (2012-)
 
2012 The Hollywood Fast Lane (TV series)
Himself - Interviewee
– The Campaign (2012) … Himself - Interviewee
 
2010-2012 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 9 August 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 8 October 2010 (2010) … Himself - Guest
 
2009-2012 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 August 2012 (2012) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 October 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 June 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2012 Speakeasy: With Paul F. Tompkins (TV series)
Himself
– Speakeasy with Zach Galifianakis Part 2 (2012) … Himself
– Zach Galifinakis Goes to Broadway (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Will Ferrell & Zach Galifianakis Debate Children (short)
Himself
 
2012 Aids 2015 (short)
Himself
 
2010-2012 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Will Ferrell & Zach Galifianakis (2012) … Himself
– Zach Galifianakis (2010) … Himself
 
2010-2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself / Calgary Slim
– Episode #1.738 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #1.338 (2010) … Himself/Calgary Slim
– Episode #1.201 (2010) … Himself
 
2012 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 25 July 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 25 July 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2000-2012 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #19.170 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #16.150 (2009) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #7.105 (2000) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 The Bitter Buddha (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 Comedy Bang! Bang! (TV series)
Himself
– Zach Galifianakis Wears a Blue Jacket & Red Socks (2012) … Himself
 
2012 First Look: Ultimate Teaser Trailer (short)
Himself
 
2012 Between Two Ferns: A Fairytale of New York (TV short)
Himself - Host
 
2012 Mansome (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 The 84th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Original Song
 
2010-2011 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.6 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #6.2 (2010) … Himself
 
2011 How Will Ferrell Touched Me (short)
Himself
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– The Zombie Who Preferred Salads (2011) … Himself - Guest
– The Indiscriminate Highlighter (2011) … Himself
 
2003-2011 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself - Co-Host / Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #10.26 (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #9.12 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #3.235 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #3.205 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #3.182 (2004) … Himself
See all 14 episodes »
 
2011 Caiga quien caiga - CQC (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #15.23 (2011) … Himself
 
2010-2011 The 7PM Project (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.464 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.461 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.332 (2010) … Himself
 
2011 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 26 May 2011 (2011) … Himself - Actor
 
2010-2011 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #9.17 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #8.22 (2010) … Himself
 
2010-2011 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Host / Various
– Zach Galifianakis/Jessie J (2011) … Himself - Host/Various
– Zach Galifianakis/Vampire Weekend (2010) … Himself
 
2011 The Biggest Schmucks in the World (video short)
Himself
 
2011 The American Cinematheque Tribute to Robert Downey Jr (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Janela Indiscreta (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.40 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Ask Rhod Gilbert (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.4 (2010) … Himself
 
2009-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 July 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 January 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 June 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 May 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2010 2010 MTV Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.34 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Xposé (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.187 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Tig Series (short)
Himself
 
2008 It's the Ass 'n Balls Show! (video short)
Himself
 
2008 Largo
Himself
 
2007 Super High Me (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour (video)
Himself
 
2007 The Right Now! Show (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Human Giant (TV series)
Himself
– 24 Hour Marathon (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The Michael Showalter Showalter (TV series)
Himself
– Zach Galifianakis (2007) … Himself
 
2006 Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion (video documentary)
Himself/Seth Galifianakis
 
2005 The Comedians of Comedy (TV series documentary)
Himself
– New York to Philly to Atlantic City (2005) … Himself
– New York City (2005) … Himself
– Los Angeles to Baltimore (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Too Late with Adam Carolla (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Fiona Apple: Extraordinary Machine (video documentary short)
Himself - video 'Not About Love'
 
2005 Dennis Miller (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 May 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2002-2005 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 March 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 August 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 February 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2005 The Comedians of Comedy (documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Zach Galifianakis: Look Who It Isn't (video)
Himself
 
2003 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 April 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Late World with Zach (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode #1.32 (2002) … Himself - Host
– 19,20,21,22 (2002) … Himself - Host
 
2001 Comedy Central Presents (TV series)
Himself
– Zach Galifianakis (2001) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2012 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
 
2011 Estrenos Críticos (TV series)
 
2011 Saturday Night Live Backstage (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Comic Remix (TV series)
 

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Other Works:

(2007): Appeared in an alternative music video for "Can't Tell Me Nothing" by Kanye West. See more »

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Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:

[Ryan] Gosling better watch his ass. See more »

Trivia:

Is claustrophobic (Zach Galifianakis: Live). See more »

Trademark:

Thick bushy beard See more »

Star Sign:

Libra