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Zach Galifianakis in "The Hangover" (2009)
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Zach Galifianakis on "Bored to Death" Zach Galifianakis in "The Hangover" (2009) Zach Galifianakis and Jason Schwartzman on "Bored to Death" Zach Galifianakis and Jason Schwartzman on "Bored to Death" Ted Danson, Zach Galifianakis and Jason Schwartzman on "Bored to Death" Jason Schwartzman, Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis on "Bored to Death" Ed Helms, Heather Graham and Zach Galifianakis in "The Hangover" (2009) Zach Galifianakis Pictures
Zach Galifianakis stars as Ray on HBO's "Bored to Death." Zach Galifianakis also stars as Alan in Warner Bros. comedy "The Hangover."

Zach Galifianakis moved to New York City after failing his last college course by one point at North Carolina State University. Zach Galifianakis got his start performing his brand of humor in the back of a hamburger joint in Times Square, graduating to stand-up in clubs and coffeehouses in the city. While working as a busboy, Zach Galifianakis got his first acting job on the NBC sitcom "Boston Common." In the eclectic career that followed, Zach Galifianakis has gone on to perform on a number of late night talk shows, including "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Among Zach Galifianakis's recent film credits are the comedy "What Happens in Vegas," starring Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher, and Sean Penn's critically acclaimed "Into the Wild." Zach Galifianakis recently wrapped production on the independent features "Little Fish, Strange Pond," "G-Force," "Rogue's Gallery" and "Youth in Revolt," all scheduled for a 2009 release. Also set to debut this year is the HBO comedy "Bored to Death," with Jason Schwartzman and Ted Danson. Zach Galifianakis's additional film credits include roles in "Visioneers," "Heartbreakers," "Bubble Boy," "Below," "Corky Romano," "Out Cold," and the documentary "The Comedians of Comedy."

In 2008, Zach Galifianakis was the writer and co-creator of the Comedy Central pilot "Speed Freaks." Zach Galifianakis's television work includes a series regular role on "Tru Calling"; a host spot on his own critically acclaimed VH-1 talk show "Late World with Zach"; and numerous appearances on such shows as "The Sarah Silverman Program"; as well as a recurring role on "Reno 911!" Zach Galifianakis also wrote for, and starred in, Comedy Central's "Dog Bites Man."

While not filming, Zach Galifianakis continues to tour the country performing stand-up comedy in rock clubs, coffeehouses and universities.






ZACH GALIFIANAKIS: FACTS

How tall is Zach Galifianakis? How old is Zach Galifianakis? Where was Zach Galifianakis born? Find out here.

Age: 40 years old
Birthday: October 1, 1969
Height: 5' 8"
Full Name / Real Name: Zacharius Knight Galifianakis
Birthplace: Wilkesboro, NC




ZACH GALIFIANAKIS: NEWS


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