Zach Galifianakis

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Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis 

Zach Galifianakis

Birthday: October 1
Birthplace: Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Zach Galifianakis, best known for his role as "Alan" in The HangoverThe Hangover Part II, and The Hangover Part III, got his start in the back of a burger joint in Times Square before taking his unique brand of humor to nightclubs and coffee houses across New York City.

Zach Galifianakis, best known for his role as "Alan" in The HangoverThe Hangover Part II, and The Hangover Part III, got his start in the back of a burger joint in Times Square before taking his unique brand of humor to nightclubs and coffee houses across New York City. His played "Bobby" on the NBC comedy Boston Common, "Davis" in Tru Calling, "Frisbee" on Reno 911! and "Ray Hueston" in television series Bored to Death in which he starred alongside Ted Danson and Jason Schwartzman. Galifianakis has had an eclectic career in doing stand up comedy and appearing in productions like Dinner for Schmucks with Steve Carell and Due Date with Robert Downey, Jr. and has hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live. He is also the voice of "Humpty Dumpty" in Puss in Boots. Galifianakis recently appeared as "Santa Clause" in an episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! titled "Zach Galifianakis Wears a Santa Suit." More about the actor at the official Zach Galifianakis site.

 

 

 


 

 

 

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Awards & Nominations

6 Nominations | 2 Emmys
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - 2017
  • Nominee
  • Zach Galifianakis, as Chip Baskets / Dale Baskets
  • Baskets
  • FX Networks
  • FX Productions
Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs - 2013
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series - 2011
  • Nominee
  • Zach Galifianakis, Host
  • Saturday Night Live
  • NBC
  • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video

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