Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Voice actor, Comedian, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Sibling
Merritt Galifianakis
Residences
Sparta, Venice
Education
North Carolina State University, Wilkes Central High School, Wilkes Community College
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier B -- 82,927 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Year context
Born in 1969 -- Apollo 11: first humans land on the Moon; Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 27 years (1999-2026)
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Cultural Uplift
60
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Filmography (26)
AWARDS (1)
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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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Zach Galifianakis?
Zach Galifianakis is 56 years old, born on .
Where was Zach Galifianakis born?
Zach Galifianakis was born in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA.
What movies or shows has Zach Galifianakis been in?
Zach Galifianakis has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026), The Gallerist (2026), Lilo & Stitch (2025), Ron's Gone Wrong (2021), The Lego Batman Movie (2017).
What is Zach Galifianakis known for?
Zach Galifianakis is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Zach Galifianakis?
You can find more about Zach Galifianakis on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
