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Zach Galifianakis
Highest Rated: 95% The Muppets (2011)
Lowest Rated: 8% Out Cold (2001)
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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Zach Galifianakis
Filmography
Movies
Credit | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
63% |
|
Thelma the Unicorn | Crusty Trucker (Voice) | - | 2024 |
53% | No Score Yet | Winner | Unknown (Character) | - | 2024 |
47% |
|
The Beanie Bubble |
Ty Warner (Character), Executive Producer |
- | 2023 |
87% |
|
The Bob's Burgers Movie | Felix Fischoeder (Voice) | $31.9M | 2022 |
81% |
|
Ron's Gone Wrong | Ron (Voice) | $23.0M | 2021 |
32% |
|
The Sunlit Night | Haldor (Character) | - | 2019 |
73% |
|
Between Two Ferns: The Movie |
Zach Galifianakis (Character), Screenwriter, Producer |
- | 2019 |
88% |
|
Missing Link | Mr. Link (Voice) | $16.6M | 2019 |
43% |
|
A Wrinkle in Time | Happy Medium (Character) | $100.5M | 2018 |
10% |
|
Tulip Fever | Gerrit (Character) | $2.4M | 2017 |
90% |
|
The LEGO Batman Movie | Joker (Voice) | $175.7M | 2017 |
19% |
|
Keeping Up With the Joneses | Jeff Gaffney (Character) | $14.9M | 2016 |
34% |
|
Masterminds | David Ghantt (Character) | $17.3M | 2016 |
91% |
|
Queen Mimi | Self | - | 2015 |
91% |
|
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) | Jake (Character) | $42.3M | 2014 |
80% |
|
Muppets Most Wanted | Hobo Joe (Character) | $51.2M | 2014 |
8% |
|
Are You Here | Ben Baker (Character) | - | 2013 |
No Score Yet |
|
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor | Unknown (Character) | - | 2013 |
20% |
|
The Hangover Part III | Alan (Character) | $112.2M | 2013 |
33% |
|
Craigslist Joe | Executive Producer | - | 2012 |
94% |
|
The Bitter Buddha | Unknown (Character) | - | 2012 |
66% |
|
The Campaign |
Marty Huggins (Character), Producer |
$86.9M | 2012 |
25% |
|
Mansome | Self | $18.4K | 2012 |
38% |
|
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie | Jim Joe Kelly (Character) | $200.8K | 2012 |
95% |
|
The Muppets | Hobo Joe (Character) | $88.6M | 2011 |
86% |
|
Puss in Boots | Humpty Alexander Dumpty (Voice) | $149.2M | 2011 |
34% |
|
The Hangover Part II | Alan (Character) | $254.5M | 2011 |
40% |
|
Due Date | Ethan Tremblay (Character) | $100.4M | 2010 |
58% |
|
It's Kind of a Funny Story | Bobby (Character) | $6.4M | 2010 |
42% |
|
Dinner for Schmucks | Therman (Character) | $73.0M | 2010 |
40% |
|
Operation: Endgame | Hermit (Character) | - | 2010 |
No Score Yet |
|
Little Fish, Strange Pond | Bucky (Character) | - | 2009 |
67% |
|
Youth in Revolt | Jerry (Character) | $15.3M | 2009 |
90% |
|
Up in the Air | Steve (Character) | $83.8M | 2009 |
22% |
|
G-Force | Ben Kendall (Character) | $119.4M | 2009 |
79% |
|
The Hangover | Alan (Character) | $277.3M | 2009 |
67% |
|
Visioneers | George (Character) | - | 2008 |
35% |
|
Gigantic | Homeless Guy (Character) | $102.1K | 2008 |
25% |
|
What Happens in Vegas | Dave the Bear (Character) | $80.3M | 2008 |
83% |
|
Into the Wild | Kevin (Character) | $18.4M | 2007 |
No Score Yet |
|
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour | Self | - | 2007 |
No Score Yet |
|
Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion | Unknown (Character) | - | 2007 |
44% |
|
The Comedians of Comedy | Screenwriter | - | 2005 |
66% |
|
Below | Weird Wally (Character) | $589.4K | 2002 |
8% |
|
Out Cold | Luke (Character) | $13.9M | 2001 |
32% |
|
Bubble Boy | Bus Stop Man (Character) | $5.0M | 2001 |
54% |
|
Heartbreakers | Bill (Character) | $40.3M | 2001 |
TV
Credit | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
98% | 92% | Only Murders in the Building | Unknown (Character) | 2024 |
No Score Yet | 89% | Bob's Burgers |
Chet (Guest Voice), Felix (Voice) |
2012 2014-2017 2020-2023 |
No Score Yet | 41% | 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/ Executive Producer |
2016-2019 |
No Score Yet | 76% | My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman | Guest | 2019 |
No Score Yet | 49% | 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 | 19% | 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 | 92% | 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 |
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 | 58% | Saturday Night Live | Host | 2010-2011 2013 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Late Night With Jimmy Fallon | Guest | 2010 2012-2013 |
79% | 81% | Bored to Death | Ray Hueston (Character) | 2009-2011 |
No Score Yet | 91% | 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's Awesome Show, Great Job! | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2009 |
39% | 80% | 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 |