Zach Galifianakis
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  • Official sites :

    http://www.zachgalifianakis.com/

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1969-10-01
    • Born Place: Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA
  • Also Known As:

    자흐 갈리피아나키스, Зак Галіфіанакіс, زک گالیفیاناکیس, 查克葛里芬納奇

Zach Galifianakis

Zachary Knight Galifianakis is an American actor, comedian, and writer, born on October 1, 1969, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Known for his deadpan delivery, eccentric humor, and often disheveled appearance, he has carved out a unique niche in Hollywood. Galifianakis began his career in stand-up comedy, making a name for himself in the New York City club scene with his quirky, often musical, routines. His early television work included a brief stint on Saturday Night Live as a writer and appearances on Comedy Central Presents.His breakthrough to mainstream success came with his iconic role as Alan Garner in the blockbuster comedy The Hangover trilogy (2009-2013), which established him as a major comedic star. This led to other prominent film roles in comedies like Due Date (2010), The Campaign (2012), and Dinner for Schmucks (2010). Beyond broad comedies, Galifianakis has also demonstrated his dramatic chops in films such as the Academy Award-winning Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) and Into the Wild (2007). He is also recognized for his voice work in animated films, including Humpty Dumpty in Puss in Boots (2011) and the Joker in The Lego Batman Movie (2017).On television, he co-created and starred in the critically acclaimed FX series Baskets (2016-2019), for which he received an Emmy nomination. He also gained widespread attention for his satirical interview series Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, where he humorously interrogated celebrities and even former President Barack Obama. Galifianakis's distinct comedic style, often incorporating awkwardness and absurdism, has made him a beloved and influential figure in contemporary comedy. He is slated to appear in the upcoming live-action Lilo & Stitch (2025) as the voice of Dr. Jumba Jookiba.

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