Acting · South Orange, New Jersey, USA · Born April 6, 1975
Zachary Israel "Zach" Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. Braff first became known in 2001 for his role as Dr. John Dorian on the TV series Scrubs, which earned him his first Emmy nomination. Braff remained working on Scrubs for eight years, until he announced his departure as an actor, his last episode airing in December 2009. Braff has, however, taken an executive producer's role on the series. In 2004, Braff made his directorial debut with Garden State, a coming of age film. Braff returned to his home state of New Jersey to shoot the film, which was produced on a budget of $2.5 million. The film made over $35 million at the box office as well as profiting from DVD sales, and was praised by critics, giving Braff his first financial success and critical acclaim in film work. Braff wrote the film, starred in it, and selected and produced the soundtrack record, for which he won a Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack Album in 2005. Braff is also known for starring in the films The Last Kiss and The Ex, and for his vocal work on Chicken Little. In 1993, he had a supporting role in Woody Allen's Manhattan Murder Mystery – a role that would mark his film debut. Braff states that he will continue to write and direct films in the coming years.
MovieGirls Like Girls
2026
as Curtis
MovieClean Hands
2026
as Kevin Simmers
TVScrubs
2026
as John 'J.D.' Dorian
TVLong Story Short
2025
as (voice)
MovieGarden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert
2025
as Self - Host
TVBad Monkey
2024
as Israel 'Izzy' O'Peele
MovieFrench Girl
2024
as Gordon Kinski
TVBookie
2023
as Locko Rocko (uncredited)
MovieA Little White Lie
2023
as Real Shriver
MovieObi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022
as Self - Freck
TVObi-Wan Kenobi
2022
as Freck (voice)
MovieMoonshot
2022
as Leon Kovi
MovieCheaper by the Dozen
2022
as Paul Baker
TVReunion Road Trip
2021
as Self
MovieFuck Coin
2021
as Self
MovieThe Comeback Trail
2020
as Walter Creason
MoviePercy
2020
as Jackson Weaver
TVWho Wants to Be a Millionaire
2020
as Self - Contestant
TVAlex, Inc.
2018
as Alex Schuman
TVBill Nye Saves the World
2017
as Self
MovieThe Disaster Artist
2017
as Zach Braff (uncredited)
MovieIn Dubious Battle
2016
as Connor
MovieColin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life
2015
as Self
TVCelebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self
TVThe Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
as Self - Guest
TVBoJack Horseman
2014
as Zach Braff (voice)
MovieVideo Games: The Movie
2014
as Self
MovieWish I Was Here
2014
as Aidan Bloom
TVUndateable
2014
as Zach
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
TVOff Camera with Sam Jones
2014
as Self
MovieMy Journey in Oz
2013
as Self
MovieOz the Great and Powerful
2013
as Frank / Finley
TVCircus Halligalli
2013
MovieThe Color of Time
2012
as Albert
TVGood Mythical Morning
2012
as Self
TVThe Exes
2011
as Chuck Feeney
MovieThe High Cost of Living
2011
as Henry
TVConan
2010
as Self
TVCougar Town
2009
as Pizza Guy (uncredited)
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
TVThe Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
2009
as Self - Guest
TVSöndagsparty med Filip & Fredrik
2009
MovieCrazy Hair Day
2009
TVScrubs: Interns
2009
as John "J.D." Dorian
TVThe Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
MovieWallace's Lists
2007
MovieThe Ex
2006
as Tom Reilly
MovieThe Last Kiss
2006
as Michael
The Reichen Show
2005
as Self
MovieChicken Little
2005
as Chicken Little (voice)
MovieI’m Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During the Holocaust
2005
as Himself
MovieWalt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
2004
as Self
The Misbehavers
2004
as Self
MovieGarden State
2004
as Andrew Largeman
TVArrested Development
2003
as Phillip Litt
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
TVPunk'd
2003
as Self
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
MovieIt's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
2002
as Dr. John "J.D." Dorian
TVClone High
2002
as Paul Revere (voice)
TVLive from E!
2002
as Self
TVFriday Night with Jonathan Ross
2001
as Self
TVScrubs
2001
as John 'J.D.' Dorian
MovieThe Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
2000
as Benji
MovieBlue Moon
2000
as Young Fred
TVThe Early Show
1999
as Self
TVThe Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999
as Self
MovieGetting to Know You
1999
as Wesley
TVTRL
1998
TVThe View
1997
as Self
TVThe Daily Show
1996
as Self
TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
MovieManhattan Murder Mystery
1993
as Nick Lipton
TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
TVThe Baby-Sitters Club
1990
as David Cummings
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
TVToday
1952
as Self
