Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Kiele Sanchez (2012)
Education
Evanston Township High School
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Popularity
Tier B -- 34,162 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Year context
Born in 1982 -- Falklands War; first CD players sold commercially; Ronald Reagan was US president
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Career
Career spanning 18 years (2005-2023)
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Filmography (12)
The Fall of the House of Usher
Young Roderick Usher
There's Something Wrong with the Children
Film
The Midnight Club
Mark
Midnight Mass
Riley Flynn
L.A.'s Finest
Ben Walker
The Purge: Anarchy
Shane
Answers to Nothing
Answers to Nothing
Film
Super
Film
Post Grad
Adam Davies
Friday Night Lights
TV Series
Biography
Zachary Michael Gilford (born January 14, 1982) is an American actor, best known for his role as Matt Saracen on the NBC sports drama series Friday Night Lights. In 2021, he starred in the Netflix horror limited series Midnight Mass. In 2022, he appeared in the horror mystery-thriller series The Midnight Club, and in 2023, he had a main role in the horror drama miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Zach Gilford?
Zach Gilford is 44 years old, born on .
Where was Zach Gilford born?
Zach Gilford was born in Evanston, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Zach Gilford been in?
Zach Gilford has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), There's Something Wrong with the Children (2023), The Midnight Club (2022), Midnight Mass (2021), L.A.'s Finest (2019).
What is Zach Gilford known for?
Zach Gilford is primarily known as an actor. Zachary Michael Gilford (born January 14, 1982) is an American actor, best known for his role as Matt Saracen on the NBC sports drama series…
Where can I find more information about Zach Gilford?
You can find more about Zach Gilford on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
