
Zach Galifianakis
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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).
Known for
Credits

Lilo & Stitch (2025)
as Jumba

The Hangover (2009)
as Alan Garner

Puss in Boots (2011)
as Humpty Alexander Dumpty (voice)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
as Jake

The Hangover Part II (2011)
as Alan Garner

The Hangover Part III (2013)
as Alan Garner

The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
as Joker (voice)

Into the Wild (2007)
as Kevin

Ron's Gone Wrong (2021)
as Ron (voice)

Up in the Air (2009)
as Steve

A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
as The Happy Medium

What Happens in Vegas (2008)
as Dave the Bear

Missing Link (2019)
as Mr. Susan Link (voice)

Tulip Fever (2017)
as Gerrit

G-Force (2009)
as Ben

Due Date (2010)
as Ethan Tremblay

The Muppets (2011)
as Hobo Joe

The Beanie Bubble (2023)
as Ty

Thelma the Unicorn (2024)
as Crusty Trucker (voice)

Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016)
as Jeff Gaffney

The Campaign (2012)
as Marty Huggins

Masterminds (2016)
as David Ghantt

Are You Here (2013)
as Ben Baker

It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
as Bobby

Dinner for Schmucks (2010)
as Therman

The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)
as Felix Fischoeder (voice)

Heartbreakers (2001)
as Bill

Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
as Hobo Joe

Youth in Revolt (2009)
as Jerry

Below (2002)
as Weird Wally

Bubble Boy (2001)
as Bus Stop Man

Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)
as Zach Galifianakis

Corky Romano (2001)
as Computer Hacker Dexter

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025)
as Self

The Gallerist (2026)
as Dalton Hardberry

Out Cold (2001)
as Luke

Operation: Endgame (2010)
as Hermit

Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
as Self

The Sunlit Night (2020)
as Haldor

Joker: Put on a Happy Face (2020)
as Self

Super High Me (2007)
as Self

Little Fish, Strange Pond (2009)
as Bucky

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012)
as Jim Joe Kelly

Hey Bear (—)
as Putt

Winner (2024)
as Ronald Winner

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special (2010)
as Tairy Greene

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy (2018)
as Self

Visioneers (2008)
as George

Batman Is Just Not That Into You (2017)
as Joker (voice)

Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (2002)
as Santa

Saturday Night Live: The Best of '09/'10 (2011)
Actor

Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor (2014)
as Self - Coach

Gigantic (2008)
as Homeless Man

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour (2007)
as Self

Zach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn't (2005)
as Himself

Here Comes the Night Time (2013)
as Captain Zach the Astronaut

Smile (2012)
Actor
Fantasia in Best Show Minor (2010)
Actor

Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion (2007)
as Himself / Seth Galifianakis

A Vodka Movie (2008)
as Zach

The Bitter Buddha (2012)
as Self

One Brick at a Time: Making the LEGO Batman Movie (2017)
as Self

Birdman: All-Access (A View From the Wings) (2015)
as Self

Wolfpack Only: The Hangover Retrospective (2013)
as Self

Last Laugh '04 (2004)
as Jesus

The Comedians of Comedy (2005)
as Self

Just 3 Boyz (2010)
as Zach

Flushed (1999)
as Pathetic Guy
Zach and Avery of Fergus (2004)
as Homeless Man
Fiona Apple: Extraordinary Machine (2005)
as Himself

Queen Mimi (2016)
as Self

Mansome (2012)
as Self

Tig (2015)
as Self

Largo (2008)
as Self
David's Situation (2008)
as Self

The Pity Card (2006)
as Zach





