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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Comedian, Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Lutheranism
Languages
English
Spouse
Robyn Peterman
Education
Harvard University, Northern Kentucky University, Gustavus Adolphus College, Institute for Advanced Theatre Training
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Στέφανος)
Popularity
Tier A -- 127,625 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Year context
Born in 1967 -- Six-Day War in the Middle East; Summer of Love; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 33 years (1992-2025)
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Filmography (37)
Biography
Steven James Zahn (born November 13, 1967) is an American actor and comedian. His films include Reality Bites (1994), That Thing You Do! (1996), Out of Sight (1998), Happy, Texas (1999), Riding in Cars with Boys (2001), Shattered Glass (2003), Sahara (2005), Rescue Dawn (2007), the first three Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies, Dallas Buyers Club (2013), and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017).
Zahn has done voice acting in Chicken Little (2005), Escape from Planet Earth (2013), and The Good Dinosaur (2015). He has also worked regularly in television, including the recurring role of Davis McAlary on HBO's Treme (2010 to 2013).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Steve Zahn?
Steve Zahn is 58 years old, born on .
Where was Steve Zahn born?
Steve Zahn was born in Marshall, Minnesota, USA.
What movies or shows has Steve Zahn been in?
Steve Zahn has 37 credits in our database. Notable titles include Chad Powers (2025), Anaconda (2025), Eenie Meanie (2025), She Dances (2025), George & Tammy (2022).
What is Steve Zahn known for?
Steve Zahn is primarily known as an actor. Steven James Zahn (born November 13, 1967) is an American actor and comedian. His films include Reality Bites (1994), That Thing You Do! (1996), Out…
Where can I find more information about Steve Zahn?
You can find more about Steve Zahn on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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