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Zach Galifianakis

Highest Rated: 95% The Muppets (2011)

Lowest Rated: 6% Are You Here (2013)

Birthday: Oct 1, 1969

Birthplace: Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA

An edgy, unpredictable comedian with a flair for deranged characters and weird observational humor, Zach Galifianakis poked and prodded audiences with his unique combination of cuddle and menace in films, television and on stage. A college dropout who abandoned academia to focus on comedy, Galifianakis built a reputation as a sharp improvisational comic capable of squeezing painful laughter out of the most awkward situations. Though his knack for off-kilter characters landed him roles in a myriad of forgettable television series, he became known for small, but memorable roles in quirky indie films like "Being John Malkovich" (1999) and "What Happens in Vegas" (2008). His bizarre cameos in cult hits like "Reno 911" (Comedy Central, 2003-09) and "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job" (2007-2010), as well as his mock talk show, "Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis" on the Funny or Die website, earned him a loyal fanbase among college-age hipsters and stoners. But with his starring turn in the unexpected summer smash, "The Hangover" (2009), the wild and wooly comedian finally entered the mainstream. He went on to appear in other high-profile comedies like "Due Date" (2010), "Dinner for Schmucks" (2010) and the hugely successful sequel "The Hangover Part II" (2011), all of which quickly made him one of Hollywood's resident go-to comedy stars. Branching out, Galifianakis also appeared in more somber fare like the Best Picture winner "Birdman" (2014) and Tom Stoppard-penned historical drama "Tulip Fever" (2016).

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Highest rated movies

95% 80% The Muppets
Watchlist
94% 72% The Bitter Buddha
Watchlist
91% 78% Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Watchlist 90% 79% Up in the Air Watchlist
90% 74% Queen Mimi
Watchlist
89% 80% The LEGO Batman Movie Watchlist 88% 67% Missing Link Watchlist 87% 89% The Bob's Burgers Movie Watchlist 86% 68% Puss in Boots Watchlist 83% 89% Into the Wild Watchlist

Filmography

Movies

Credit
No Score Yet No Score Yet Lilo & Stitch Jumba (Character) - 2025
54% No Score Yet Winner Unknown (Character) - 2024
63% 43% Thelma the Unicorn Crusty Trucker (Voice) - 2024
46% 55% The Beanie Bubble Ty Warner (Character),
Executive Producer
- 2023
87% 89% The Bob's Burgers Movie Felix Fischoeder (Voice) $31.9M 2022
82% 94% Ron's Gone Wrong Ron (Voice) $23.0M 2021
31% 62% The Sunlit Night Haldor (Character) - 2019
73% 44% Between Two Ferns: The Movie Zach Galifianakis (Character),
Screenwriter,
Producer
- 2019
88% 67% Missing Link Mr. Link (Voice) $16.6M 2019
43% 26% A Wrinkle in Time Happy Medium (Character) $100.5M 2018
10% 42% Tulip Fever Gerrit (Character) $2.4M 2017
89% 80% The LEGO Batman Movie Joker (Voice) $175.7M 2017
20% 37% Keeping Up With the Joneses Jeff Gaffney (Character) $14.9M 2016
34% 35% Masterminds David Ghantt (Character) $17.3M 2016
90% 74% Queen Mimi Self - 2015
91% 78% Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Jake (Character) $42.3M 2014
80% 59% Muppets Most Wanted Hobo Joe (Character) $51.2M 2014
6% 22% Are You Here Ben Baker (Character) - 2013
No Score Yet 85% Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor Unknown (Character) - 2013
21% 44% The Hangover Part III Alan (Character) $112.2M 2013
33% 64% Craigslist Joe Executive Producer - 2012
94% 72% The Bitter Buddha Unknown (Character) - 2012
66% 51% The Campaign Marty Huggins (Character),
Producer
$86.9M 2012
24% 23% Mansome Self $18.4K 2012
38% 47% Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Jim Joe Kelly (Character) $200.8K 2012
95% 80% The Muppets Hobo Joe (Character) $88.6M 2011
86% 68% Puss in Boots Humpty Alexander Dumpty (Voice) $149.2M 2011
34% 52% The Hangover Part II Alan (Character) $254.5M 2011
39% 52% Due Date Ethan Tremblay (Character) $100.4M 2010
59% 66% It's Kind of a Funny Story Bobby (Character) $6.4M 2010
42% 42% Dinner for Schmucks Therman (Character) $73.0M 2010
40% 25% Operation: Endgame Hermit (Character) - 2010
No Score Yet 56% Little Fish, Strange Pond Bucky (Character) - 2009
66% 52% Youth in Revolt Jerry (Character) $15.3M 2009
90% 79% Up in the Air Steve (Character) $83.8M 2009
21% 40% G-Force Ben Kendall (Character) $119.4M 2009
79% 84% The Hangover Alan (Character) $277.3M 2009
67% 54% Visioneers George (Character) - 2008
35% 34% Gigantic Homeless Guy (Character) $102.1K 2008
25% 44% What Happens in Vegas Dave the Bear (Character) $80.3M 2008
83% 89% Into the Wild Kevin (Character) $18.4M 2007
No Score Yet 73% The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour Self - 2007
No Score Yet 76% Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion Unknown (Character) - 2007
44% 83% The Comedians of Comedy Screenwriter - 2005
65% 45% Below Weird Wally (Character) $589.4K 2002
8% 84% Out Cold Luke (Character) $13.9M 2001
32% 48% Bubble Boy Bus Stop Man (Character) $5.0M 2001
54% 51% Heartbreakers Bill (Character) $40.3M 2001

TV

Credit
96% 89% Only Murders in the Building Unknown (Character),
Unknown (Guest Star)
2024
No Score Yet 88% Bob's Burgers Chet (Guest Voice),
Felix (Voice)
2012 2014-2017 2020-2023
No Score Yet 42% Jimmy Kimmel Live! Guest,
Host
2003 2010-2011 2016-2019 2021
No Score Yet No Score Yet Real Time With Bill Maher Guest 2010-2011 2013 2019
92% 85% Baskets Chip Baskets/Dale Baskets (Character),
Executive Producer
2016-2019
No Score Yet 76% My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman Guest 2019
No Score Yet 48% The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Guest 2019
No Score Yet 87% Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Guest 2018
No Score Yet No Score Yet Conan Guest 2011 2013 2016 2018
No Score Yet 18% The Late Late Show With James Corden Guest 2016-2018
82% 69% The Gong Show Guest 2017
No Score Yet No Score Yet America Divided Correspondent 2016
No Score Yet 91% Comedy Bang! Bang! Unknown (Guest Star),
Guest
2013-2016
No Score Yet 44% The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Guest 2014 2016
No Score Yet No Score Yet Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories Zach (Guest Star) 2014
85% 76% The Simpsons Lucas Bortner (Guest Voice) 2014
No Score Yet No Score Yet Inside Comedy Unknown (Character) 2014
90% 73% Kroll Show Self / Cake Tosser (Guest Star) 2014
No Score Yet No Score Yet Brody Stevens: Enjoy It! Executive Producer 2013
83% No Score Yet Rock Center With Brian Williams Guest 2013
No Score Yet 57% Saturday Night Live Host 2010-2011 2013
No Score Yet No Score Yet Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Guest 2010 2012-2013
79% 82% Bored to Death Ray Hueston (Character) 2009-2011
No Score Yet 90% American Dad! Juror (Guest Voice) 2009-2010
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Daily Show Guest 2010
100% No Score Yet Funny or Die Presents Cast (Character) 2010
No Score Yet No Score Yet Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Unknown (Guest Star) 2009
39% 82% Tru Calling Unknown (Character) 2003-2005 2008
86% 84% RENO 911! Unknown (Guest Star) 2005 2007
No Score Yet No Score Yet Dog Bites Man Alan Finger (Character) 2006
No Score Yet No Score Yet Comedy Central Presents Unknown (Character),
Writer
2001