Zach Galifianakis

October 1, 1969 (age 56) Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA

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).

His titles like The Hangover, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), and The Hangover Part II - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Watched: 0/68

Weighted avg: 6.39 /10

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The Hangover

2009June 2009 by Todd Phillips

Starring as Alan Garner

Starring as Alan Garner

6.96 Good+
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2

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

2014October 2014 by Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Starring as Jake

Starring as Jake

7.07 Good++
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3

The Hangover Part II

2011May 2011 by Todd Phillips

Starring as Alan Garner

Starring as Alan Garner

6.05 Okay++
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The Hangover Part III

2013May 2013 by Todd Phillips

Starring as Alan Garner

Starring as Alan Garner

5.73 Okay+
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5

Due Date

2010November 2010 by Todd Phillips

Starring as Ethan Tremblay

Starring as Ethan Tremblay

5.92 Okay++
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6

Puss in Boots

2011October 2011 by Chris Miller

Starring as Humpty Dumpty (voice)

Starring as Humpty Dumpty (voice)

6.16 Good--
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7

Into the Wild

2007September 2007 by Sean Penn

Minor role as Kevin

Minor role as Kevin

7.46 Excellent-
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8

The Lego Batman Movie

2017February 2017 by Chris McKay

Supporting as Joker (voice)

Supporting as Joker (voice)

6.86 Good+
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9

Masterminds

2016September 2016 by Jared Hess

Lead role as David Ghantt

Lead role as David Ghantt

5.25 Okay-
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10

Ron's Gone Wrong

2021October 2021 by Sarah Smith

Starring as Ron (voice)

Starring as Ron (voice)

7.50 Excellent-
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It's Kind of a Funny Story

2010October 2010 by Anna Boden

Starring as Bobby

Starring as Bobby

6.52 Good-
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12

The Campaign

2012August 2012 by Jay Roach

Starring as Marty Huggins

Starring as Marty Huggins

5.34 Okay-
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13

Up in the Air

2009December 2009 by Jason Reitman

Minor role as Steve

Minor role as Steve

6.47 Good-
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Keeping Up with the Joneses

2016October 2016 by Greg Mottola

Starring as Jeff Gaffney

Starring as Jeff Gaffney

5.60 Okay
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15

Lilo & Stitch

2025May 2025 by Dean Fleischer Camp

Supporting as Jumba

Supporting as Jumba

6.78 Good+
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16

What Happens in Vegas

2008May 2008 by Tom Vaughan

Minor role as Dave the Bear

Minor role as Dave the Bear

5.63 Okay
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17

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

2019September 2019 by Scott Aukerman

Lead role as Zach Galifianakis

Lead role as Zach Galifianakis

5.44 Okay-
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Dinner for Schmucks

2010July 2010 by Jay Roach

Supporting as Therman

Supporting as Therman

5.22 Okay--
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G-Force

2009July 2009 by Hoyt Yeatman

Minor role as Ben

Minor role as Ben

4.98 Mediocre++
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A Wrinkle in Time

2018March 2018 by Ava DuVernay

Minor role as The Happy Medium

Minor role as The Happy Medium

4.53 Mediocre
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Missing Link

2019April 2019 by Chris Butler

Starring as Mr. Susan Link (voice)

Starring as Mr. Susan Link (voice)

6.45 Good-
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The Muppets

2011November 2011 by James Bobin

Minor role as Hobo Joe

Minor role as Hobo Joe

6.22 Good--
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23

Youth in Revolt

2009September 2009 by Miguel Arteta

Minor role as Jerry

Minor role as Jerry

5.66 Okay
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24

Heartbreakers

2001March 2001 by David Mirkin

Minor role as Bill

Minor role as Bill

5.67 Okay+
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25

Tulip Fever

2017July 2017 by Justin Chadwick

Supporting as Gerrit

Supporting as Gerrit

6.05 Okay++
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Are You Here

2013September 2013 by Matthew Weiner

Starring as Ben Baker

Starring as Ben Baker

4.80 Mediocre++
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Below

2002August 2002 by David Twohy

Supporting as Weird Wally

Supporting as Weird Wally

5.59 Okay
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Bored to Death

2009–2011 by Jonathan Ames

Starring as Ray Hueston

Starring as Ray Hueston

6.27 Good--
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29

Tru Calling

2003–2008 by Jon Harmon Feldman

Starring as Davis

Starring as Davis

6.31 Good--
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The Beanie Bubble

2023July 2023 by Kristin Gore

Lead role as Ty

Lead role as Ty

5.93 Okay++
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Baskets

2016–2019 by Louis C.K.

Lead role as Chip Baskets / Dale Baskets

Lead role as Chip Baskets / Dale Baskets

5.96 Okay++
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Bubble Boy

2001August 2001 by Blair Hayes

Minor role as Bus Stop Man

Minor role as Bus Stop Man

5.33 Okay-
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33

The Bob's Burgers Movie

2022May 2022 by Bernard Derriman

Supporting as Felix Fischoeder (voice)

Supporting as Felix Fischoeder (voice)

6.47 Good-
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Operation: Endgame

2010July 2010 by Fouad Mikati

Starring as Hermit

Starring as Hermit

4.70 Mediocre+
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35

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

2008–2018

Lead role as Self - Host

Lead role as Self - Host

6.45 Good-
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36

Visioneers

2008June 2008 by Jared Drake

Lead role as George

Lead role as George

5.42 Okay-
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37

Out Cold

2001November 2001 by Brendan Malloy

Starring as Luke

Starring as Luke

5.51 Okay
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Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion

2007March 2007 by Michael Blieden

Lead role as Himself / Seth Galifianakis

Lead role as Himself / Seth Galifianakis

6.38 Good-
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39

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

2012March 2012 by Tim Heidecker

Supporting as Jim Joe Kelly

Supporting as Jim Joe Kelly

5.21 Okay--
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40

Thelma the Unicorn

2024May 2024 by Lynn Wang

Supporting as Crusty Trucker (voice)

Supporting as Crusty Trucker (voice)

6.37 Good-
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Tig

2015April 2015 by Ashley York

Starring as Self

Starring as Self

6.54 Good-
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Gigantic

2008September 2008 by Matt Aselton

Minor role as Homeless Man

Minor role as Homeless Man

5.30 Okay-
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Winner

2024September 2024 by Susanna Fogel

Starring as Ronald Winner

Starring as Ronald Winner

6.33 Good--
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Super High Me

2007October 2007 by Michael Blieden

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

5.40 Okay-
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Mansome

2012May 2012 by Morgan Spurlock

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

4.98 Mediocre++
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46

The Comedians of Comedy

2005March 2005 by Michael Blieden

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

6.28 Good--
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47

The Sunlit Night

2020June 2020 by David Wnendt

Supporting as Haldor

Supporting as Haldor

5.50 Okay
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Joker: Put on a Happy Face

2020August 2020

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

6.84 Good+
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49

Little Fish, Strange Pond

2009October 2009 by Gregory Dark

Supporting as Bucky

Supporting as Bucky

4.97 Mediocre++
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50

The Audacity

Airing since 2026 by Jonathan Glatzer

Starring as Carl Bardolph

Starring as Carl Bardolph

Needs more reviews
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51

This Is a Gardening Show

2026

Lead role as Self

Lead role as Self

Needs more reviews
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Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special

2010October 2010 by Tim Heidecker

Supporting as Tairy Greene

Supporting as Tairy Greene

6.44 Good-
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53

The Bitter Buddha

2012June 2012 by Steven Feinartz

Lead role as Self

Lead role as Self

Needs more reviews
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54

Queen Mimi

2016May 2016 by Yaniv Rokah

Starring as Self

Starring as Self

6.16 Good--
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Batman Is Just Not That Into You

2017June 2017 by Chris McKay

Starring as Joker (voice)

Starring as Joker (voice)

5.80 Okay+
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56

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour

2007September 2007 by Chad Callner

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

6.16 Good--
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57

Dog Bites Man

2006 by Dan Mazer

Starring as Alan Finger

Starring as Alan Finger

Needs more reviews
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58

A Vodka Movie

2008March 2008 by Eric Wareheim

Lead role as Zach

Lead role as Zach

Needs more reviews
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59

Late World with Zach

2002

Lead role as Himself

Lead role as Himself

Needs more reviews
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60

Comedians of Comedy

2005 by Patton Oswalt

Starring as Self

Starring as Self

Needs more reviews
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61

Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!

2013–2014 by Zach Galifianakis

Starring as Himself

Starring as Himself

Needs more reviews
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Smile

2012May 2012 by Dean Fleischer Camp

Starring

Starring

Needs more reviews
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One Brick at a Time: Making the LEGO Batman Movie

2017June 2017 by Josh Oreck

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

Needs more reviews
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The Pity Card

2006January 2006 by Bob Odenkirk

Supporting as Zach

Supporting as Zach

Needs more reviews
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65

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

2018November 2018 by Ryan Polito

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews
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66

Last Laugh '04

2004December 2004 by Russell Bates

Supporting as Jesus

Supporting as Jesus

Needs more reviews
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Flushed

1999August 1999 by Carrie Ansell

Minor role as Pathetic Guy

Minor role as Pathetic Guy

Needs more reviews
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Next!

2001

Supporting

Supporting

Needs more reviews