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Zach Galifianakis
Acting

Zach Galifianakis

Born 1969-10-01
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Zachary Knight Galifianakis (born October 1, 1969) is an American actor and comedian. He appeared in a Comedy Central Presents special and presented his own talk show, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, which earned critical acclaim. He 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).

Known For

Prominent works featuring Zach Galifianakis

The Hangover
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The Hangover

2009
TMDB3.6
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

2014
TMDB3.7
The Simpsons
TV
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The Simpsons

1989
TMDB4.0
The Hangover Part II
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The Hangover Part II

2011
TMDB3.3
Into the Wild
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Into the Wild

2007
TMDB3.9
The Hangover Part III
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The Hangover Part III

2013
TMDB3.1
Due Date
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Due Date

2010
TMDB3.2
The Lego Batman Movie
Movie
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The Lego Batman Movie

2017
TMDB3.6
American Dad!
TV
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American Dad!

2005
TMDB3.5
Puss in Boots
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Puss in Boots

2011
TMDB3.3

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (150 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The GalleristThe GalleristDalton HardberryMovie2026
This Is a Gardening ShowThis Is a Gardening ShowSelfTV Series2026
This Is a Gardening ShowThis Is a Gardening ShowExecutive ProducerTV Series2026
The AudacityThe AudacityCarl BardolphTV Series2026
PlaydatePlaydateThanksMovie2025
Lilo & StitchLilo & StitchJumbaMovie2025
SNL50: The Homecoming ConcertSNL50: The Homecoming ConcertSelfMovie2025
WinnerWinnerRonald WinnerMovie2024
Thelma the UnicornThelma the UnicornCrusty Trucker (voice)Movie2024
The Beanie BubbleThe Beanie BubbleTyMovie2023
The Beanie BubbleThe Beanie BubbleExecutive ProducerMovie2023
The Bob's Burgers MovieThe Bob's Burgers MovieFelix Fischoeder (voice)Movie2022
Ron's Gone WrongRon's Gone WrongRon (voice)Movie2021
Only Murders in the BuildingOnly Murders in the BuildingZach GalifianakisTV Series2021
Joker: Put on a Happy FaceJoker: Put on a Happy FaceSelfMovie2020
DicktownDicktownCharlieTV Series2020
The Sunlit NightThe Sunlit NightHaldorMovie2020
Between Two Ferns: The MovieBetween Two Ferns: The MovieZach GalifianakisMovie2019
Between Two Ferns: The MovieBetween Two Ferns: The MovieWriterMovie2019
Between Two Ferns: The MovieBetween Two Ferns: The MovieProducerMovie2019
Missing LinkMissing LinkMr. Susan Link (voice)Movie2019
A Legendary Christmas with John & ChrissyA Legendary Christmas with John & ChrissySelfMovie2018
A Wrinkle in TimeA Wrinkle in TimeThe Happy MediumMovie2018
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David LettermanMy Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David LettermanSelfTV Series2018
Big MouthBig MouthGratitoad (voice)TV Series2017
Tulip FeverTulip FeverGerritMovie2017
The Gong ShowThe Gong ShowSelf - JudgeTV Series2017
One Brick at a Time: Making the LEGO Batman MovieOne Brick at a Time: Making the LEGO Batman MovieSelfMovie2017
Batman Is Just Not That Into YouBatman Is Just Not That Into YouJoker (voice)Movie2017
The Lego Batman MovieThe Lego Batman MovieJoker (voice)Movie2017
America DividedAmerica DividedSelfTV Series2016
Keeping Up with the JonesesKeeping Up with the JonesesJeff GaffneyMovie2016
MastermindsMastermindsDavid GhanttMovie2016
Queen MimiQueen MimiSelfMovie2016
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$Bajillion Dollar Propertie$The BloodhoundTV Series2016
BasketsBasketsChip Baskets / Dale BasketsTV Series2016
BasketsBasketsExecutive ProducerTV Series2016
BasketsBasketsCreatorTV Series2016
Birdman: All-Access (A View From the Wings)Birdman: All-Access (A View From the Wings)SelfMovie2015
TigTigSelfMovie2015
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)JakeMovie2014
Tim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesTim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesZachTV Series2014
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through HumorComedy Warriors: Healing Through HumorSelf - CoachMovie2014
Muppets Most WantedMuppets Most WantedHobo JoeMovie2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelfTV Series2014
Off Camera with Sam JonesOff Camera with Sam JonesSelfTV Series2014
Justin Bieber's BelieveJustin Bieber's BelieveSelfMovie2013
Wolfpack Only: The Hangover RetrospectiveWolfpack Only: The Hangover RetrospectiveSelfMovie2013
Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!HimselfTV Series2013
Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!CreatorTV Series2013
Here Comes the Night TimeHere Comes the Night TimeCaptain Zach the AstronautMovie2013
Are You HereAre You HereBen BakerMovie2013
The Hangover Part IIIThe Hangover Part IIIAlan GarnerMovie2013
The CampaignThe CampaignMarty HugginsMovie2012
The CampaignThe CampaignProducerMovie2012
Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!HimselfTV Series2012
Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!CreatorTV Series2012
Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeComedians in Cars Getting CoffeeSelfTV Series2012
The Bitter BuddhaThe Bitter BuddhaSelfMovie2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!Comedy Bang! Bang!SelfTV Series2012
MansomeMansomeSelfMovie2012
SmileSmileSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar MovieTim and Eric's Billion Dollar MovieJim Joe KellyMovie2012
Inside ComedyInside ComedySelfTV Series2012
The MuppetsThe MuppetsHobo JoeMovie2011
Puss in BootsPuss in BootsHumpty Dumpty (voice)Movie2011
The Hangover Part IIThe Hangover Part IIAlan GarnerMovie2011
Saturday Night Live: The Best of '09/'10Saturday Night Live: The Best of '09/'10Self / AppearanceMovie2011
Bob's BurgersBob's BurgersFelix Fischoeder (voice)TV Series2011
Bob's BurgersBob's BurgersChet (voice)TV Series2011
Bob's BurgersBob's BurgersFelix (voice)TV Series2011
ConanConanSelf - GuestTV Series2010
ConanConanSelfTV Series2010
Due DateDue DateEthan TremblayMovie2010
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus SpecialTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus SpecialTairy GreeneMovie2010
It's Kind of a Funny StoryIt's Kind of a Funny StoryBobbyMovie2010
Dinner for SchmucksDinner for SchmucksThermanMovie2010
Operation: EndgameOperation: EndgameHermitMovie2010
Just 3 BoyzJust 3 BoyzZachMovie2010
Funny or Die PresentsFunny or Die PresentsWriterTV Series2010
Fantasia in Best Show MinorSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
Up in the AirUp in the AirSteveMovie2009
Little Fish, Strange PondLittle Fish, Strange PondBuckyMovie2009
Bored to DeathBored to DeathRay HuestonTV Series2009
Youth in RevoltYouth in RevoltJerryMovie2009
G-ForceG-ForceBenMovie2009
The HangoverThe HangoverAlan GarnerMovie2009
GiganticGiganticHomeless ManMovie2008
VisioneersVisioneersGeorgeMovie2008
What Happens in VegasWhat Happens in VegasDave the BearMovie2008
A Vodka MovieA Vodka MovieZachMovie2008
A Vodka MovieA Vodka MovieExecutive ProducerMovie2008
A Vodka MovieA Vodka MovieWriterMovie2008
A Vodka MovieA Vodka MovieCreatorMovie2008
LargoLargoSelfMovie2008
Between Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisBetween Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisSelf - HostTV Series2008
David's SituationSelfMovie2008
Tim and Eric Nite Live!Tim and Eric Nite Live!Richard DunnTV Series2007
Super High MeSuper High MeSelfMovie2007
Into the WildInto the WildKevinMovie2007
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The TroubadourThe Comedians of Comedy: Live at The TroubadourSelfMovie2007
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The TroubadourThe Comedians of Comedy: Live at The TroubadourWriterMovie2007
Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple OnionZach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple OnionHimself / Seth GalifianakisMovie2007
Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple OnionZach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple OnionWriterMovie2007
Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple OnionZach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple OnionExecutive ProducerMovie2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Tairy GreeneTV Series2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Tairy Greene as The SnugglerTV Series2007
The Sarah Silverman ProgramThe Sarah Silverman ProgramFred BlorthTV Series2007
Dog Bites ManDog Bites ManAlan FingerTV Series2006
Dog Bites ManDog Bites ManWriterTV Series2006
The Pity CardThe Pity CardZachMovie2006
Comedians of ComedyComedians of ComedySelfTV Series2005
Fiona Apple: Extraordinary MachineHimselfMovie2005
Too Late with Adam CarollaSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
Wonder ShowzenWonder ShowzenSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
The Comedians of ComedyThe Comedians of ComedySelfMovie2005
The Comedians of ComedyThe Comedians of ComedyWriterMovie2005
American Dad!American Dad!Heavyset Man and Norman (voice)TV Series2005
American Dad!American Dad!Juror (voice)TV Series2005
Zach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn'tZach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn'tHimselfMovie2005
Zach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn'tZach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn'tWriterMovie2005
Last Laugh '04Last Laugh '04JesusMovie2004
Tom Goes to the MayorTom Goes to the MayorDr. Vickerson (voice)TV Series2004
Zach and Avery of FergusHomeless ManMovie2004
Tru CallingTru CallingDavisTV Series2003
Reno 911!Reno 911!FrisbeeTV Series2003
Real Time with Bill MaherReal Time with Bill MaherSelfTV Series2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!SelfTV Series2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - GuestTV Series2003
Stella Shorts 1998-2002Stella Shorts 1998-2002SantaMovie2002
BelowBelowWeird WallyMovie2002
Late World with ZachLate World with ZachHimselfTV Series2002
Out ColdOut ColdLukeMovie2001
Corky RomanoCorky RomanoComputer Hacker DexterMovie2001
Bubble BoyBubble BoyBus Stop ManMovie2001
HeartbreakersHeartbreakersBillMovie2001
Next CallerSelf / AppearanceTV Series2001
Next!Next!Self / AppearanceTV Series2001
FlushedFlushedPathetic GuyMovie1999
Comedy Central PresentsComedy Central PresentsSelfTV Series1998
The Daily ShowThe Daily ShowSelfTV Series1996
Boston CommonBoston CommonBobbyTV Series1996
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Comedy GuestTV Series1993
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV Series1993
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsLucas Bortner (voice)TV Series1989
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf - HostTV Series1975
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelfTV Series1975
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveWriterTV Series1975
Hey BearHey BearPuttMovie—
Very Young FrankensteinSelf / AppearanceTV Series—