Acting · Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA · Born October 1, 1969
Zachary Knight Galifianakis (born October 1, 1969) is an American actor and comedian. He appeared in a Comedy Central Presents special and presented his own talk show, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, which earned critical acclaim. He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2017. Galifianakis has starred in films including The Hangover trilogy (2009–2013), Due Date (2010), It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010), The Campaign (2012), Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) and Masterminds (2016). He has also voiced characters in animated films such as Puss in Boots (2011), The Lego Batman Movie (2017), Missing Link (2019), Ron's Gone Wrong (2021) and The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022).
TVThis Is a Gardening Show
2026
as Self
TVThe Audacity
2026
as Carl Bardolph
MovieThe Gallerist
2026
as Dalton Hardberry
MovieLilo & Stitch
2025
as Jumba
MovieSNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
as Self
MovieWinner
2024
as Ronald Winner
MovieThelma the Unicorn
2024
as Crusty Trucker (voice)
MovieThe Beanie Bubble
2023
as Ty
MovieThe Bob's Burgers Movie
2022
as Felix Fischoeder (voice)
MovieRon's Gone Wrong
2021
as Ron (voice)
TVOnly Murders in the Building
2021
as Zach Galifianakis
MovieJoker: Put on a Happy Face
2020
as Self
TVDicktown
2020
as Charlie
MovieThe Sunlit Night
2020
as Haldor
MovieBetween Two Ferns: The Movie
2019
as Zach Galifianakis
MovieMissing Link
2019
as Mr. Susan Link (voice)
MovieA Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2018
as Self
MovieA Wrinkle in Time
2018
as The Happy Medium
TVMy Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
2018
as Self
TVBig Mouth
2017
as Gratitoad (voice)
MovieTulip Fever
2017
as Gerrit
TVThe Gong Show
2017
as Self - Judge
MovieOne Brick at a Time: Making the LEGO Batman Movie
2017
as Self
MovieBatman Is Just Not That Into You
2017
as Joker (voice)
MovieThe Lego Batman Movie
2017
as Joker (voice)
TVAmerica Divided
2016
as Self
MovieKeeping Up with the Joneses
2016
as Jeff Gaffney
MovieMasterminds
2016
as David Ghantt
MovieQueen Mimi
2016
as Self
TVBajillion Dollar Propertie$
2016
as The Bloodhound
TVBaskets
2016
as Chip Baskets / Dale Baskets
MovieBirdman: All-Access (A View From the Wings)
2015
as Self
MovieTig
2015
as Self
MovieBirdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
2014
as Jake
TVTim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
as Zach
MovieComedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor
2014
as Self - Coach
MovieMuppets Most Wanted
2014
as Hobo Joe
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
TVOff Camera with Sam Jones
2014
as Self
MovieJustin Bieber's Believe
2013
as Self
MovieWolfpack Only: The Hangover Retrospective
2013
as Self
TVBrody Stevens: Enjoy It!
2013
as Himself
MovieHere Comes the Night Time
2013
as Captain Zach the Astronaut
MovieAre You Here
2013
as Ben Baker
MovieThe Hangover Part III
2013
as Alan Garner
MovieThe Campaign
2012
as Marty Huggins
TVBrody Stevens: Enjoy It!
2012
as Himself
TVComedians in Cars Getting Coffee
2012
as Self
MovieThe Bitter Buddha
2012
as Self
TVComedy Bang! Bang!
2012
as Self
MovieMansome
2012
as Self
MovieSmile
2012
MovieTim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
2012
as Jim Joe Kelly
TVInside Comedy
2012
as Self
MovieThe Muppets
2011
as Hobo Joe
MoviePuss in Boots
2011
as Humpty Dumpty (voice)
MovieThe Hangover Part II
2011
as Alan Garner
MovieSaturday Night Live: The Best of '09/'10
2011
TVBob's Burgers
2011
as Felix Fischoeder (voice)
TVConan
2010
as Self - Guest
MovieDue Date
2010
as Ethan Tremblay
MovieTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
2010
as Tairy Greene
MovieIt's Kind of a Funny Story
2010
as Bobby
MovieDinner for Schmucks
2010
as Therman
MovieOperation: Endgame
2010
as Hermit
MovieJust 3 Boyz
2010
as Zach
Fantasia in Best Show Minor
2010
MovieUp in the Air
2009
as Steve
MovieLittle Fish, Strange Pond
2009
as Bucky
TVBored to Death
2009
as Ray Hueston
MovieYouth in Revolt
2009
as Jerry
MovieG-Force
2009
as Ben
MovieThe Hangover
2009
as Alan Garner
MovieGigantic
2008
as Homeless Man
MovieVisioneers
2008
as George
MovieWhat Happens in Vegas
2008
as Dave the Bear
MovieA Vodka Movie
2008
as Zach
MovieLargo
2008
as Self
TVBetween Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
2008
as Self - Host
David's Situation
2008
as Self
TVTim and Eric Nite Live!
2007
as Richard Dunn
MovieSuper High Me
2007
as Self
MovieInto the Wild
2007
as Kevin
MovieThe Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
2007
as Self
MovieZach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion
2007
as Himself / Seth Galifianakis
TVTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007
as Tairy Greene
TVThe Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
as Fred Blorth
TVDog Bites Man
2006
as Alan Finger
MovieThe Pity Card
2006
as Zach
TVComedians of Comedy
2005
as Self
Fiona Apple: Extraordinary Machine
2005
as Himself
Too Late with Adam Carolla
2005
TVWonder Showzen
2005
MovieThe Comedians of Comedy
2005
as Self
TVAmerican Dad!
2005
as Heavyset Man and Norman (voice)
MovieZach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn't
2005
as Himself
MovieLast Laugh '04
2004
as Jesus
TVTom Goes to the Mayor
2004
as Dr. Vickerson (voice)
Zach and Avery of Fergus
2004
as Homeless Man
TVTru Calling
2003
as Davis
TVReno 911!
2003
as Frisbee
TVReal Time with Bill Maher
2003
as Self
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
MovieStella Shorts 1998-2002
2002
as Santa
MovieBelow
2002
as Weird Wally
TVLate World with Zach
2002
as Himself
MovieOut Cold
2001
as Luke
MovieCorky Romano
2001
as Computer Hacker Dexter
MovieBubble Boy
2001
as Bus Stop Man
MovieHeartbreakers
2001
as Bill
Next Caller
2001
TVNext!
2001
MovieFlushed
1999
as Pathetic Guy
TVComedy Central Presents
1998
as Self
TVThe Daily Show
1996
as Self
TVBoston Common
1996
as Bobby
TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Comedy Guest
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Lucas Bortner (voice)
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
MovieHey Bear
as Putt
Very Young Frankenstein
