Zachary Knight Galifianakis (born October 1, 1969) is an American actor and comedian. He appeared in Comedy Central Presents special and presented his show Late World with Zach on VH1. Since 2008 he has hosted the Funny or Die talk show Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis. He starred in the FX series Baskets and 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
Thelma the Unicorn
(2024)
Crusty Trucker (voice)
The Hangover
(2009)
Alan Garner
The Lego Batman Movie
(2017)
Joker (voice)
The Campaign
(2012)
Marty Huggins
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
(2014)
Jake
The Hangover Part III
(2013)
Alan Garner
The Hangover Part II
(2011)
Alan Garner
A Wrinkle in Time
(2018)
The Happy Medium
Puss in Boots
(2011)
Humpty Dumpty (voice)
Into the Wild
(2007)
Kevin
Due Date
(2010)
Ethan Tremblay
Ron's Gone Wrong
(2021)
Ron (voice)
Keeping Up with the Joneses
(2016)
Jeff Gaffney
The Muppets
(2011)
Hobo Joe
What Happens in Vegas
(2008)
Dave the Bear
Tulip Fever
(2017)
Gerrit
Full Filmography
Acting
Flushed
(1999)
Pathetic Guy
Corky Romano
(2001)
Computer Hacker Dexter
Heartbreakers
(2001)
Bill
Out Cold
(2001)
Luke
Bubble Boy
(2001)
Bus Stop Man
Below
(2002)
Weird Wally
Zach and Avery of Fergus
(2004)
Homeless Man
Last Laugh '04
(2004)
Jesus
Fiona Apple: Extraordinary Machine
(2005)
Himself
Zach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn't
(2005)
Himself
The Comedians of Comedy
(2005)
Himself
The Pity Card
(2006)
Zach
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
(2006)
Himself
Super High Me
(2007)
Himself
Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion
(2007)
Himself / Seth Galifianakis
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
(2007)
Himself
Into the Wild
(2007)
Kevin
Gigantic
(2008)
Homeless Man
Largo
(2008)
Himself
Visioneers
(2008)
George
What Happens in Vegas
(2008)
Dave the Bear
A Vodka Movie
(2008)
G-Force
(2009)
Ben
The Hangover
(2009)
Alan Garner
Little Fish, Strange Pond
(2009)
Bucky
Up in the Air
(2009)
Steve
Youth in Revolt
(2009)
Jerry
Dinner for Schmucks
(2010)
Therman
It's Kind of a Funny Story
(2010)
Bobby
Operation: Endgame
(2010)
Hermit
Due Date
(2010)
Ethan Tremblay
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
(2010)
Tairy Greene
Just 3 Boyz
(2010)
Fantasia in Best Show Minor
(2010)
The Muppets
(2011)
Hobo Joe
The Hangover Part II
(2011)
Alan Garner
Puss in Boots
(2011)
Humpty Dumpty (voice)
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
(2012)
Jim Joe Kelly
Smile
(2012)
The Bitter Buddha
(2012)
Himself
The Campaign
(2012)
Marty Huggins
Mansome
(2012)
Self
Are You Here
(2013)
Ben Baker
Justin Bieber's Believe
(2013)
Self
The Hangover Part III
(2013)
Alan Garner
Here Comes the Night Time
(2013)
Captain Zach the Astronaut
Wolfpack Only: The Hangover Retrospective
(2013)
Self
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor
(2014)
Self - Coach
Muppets Most Wanted
(2014)
Hobo Joe
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
(2014)
Jake
Tig
(2015)
Himself
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
(2015)
Self
Birdman: All-Access (A View From the Wings)
(2015)
Self
Queen Mimi
(2016)
Self
Masterminds
(2016)
David Ghantt
Keeping Up with the Joneses
(2016)
Jeff Gaffney
The Lego Batman Movie
(2017)
Joker (voice)
Batman Is Just Not That Into You
(2017)
Joker (voice)
One Brick at a Time: Making the LEGO Batman Movie
(2017)
Himself
Tulip Fever
(2017)
Gerrit
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
(2018)
Self
A Wrinkle in Time
(2018)
The Happy Medium
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
(2019)
Zach Galifianakis
Missing Link
(2019)
Mr. Susan Link (voice)
Joker: Put on a Happy Face
(2020)
Self
The Sunlit Night
(2020)
Haldor
Ron's Gone Wrong
(2021)
Ron (voice)
The Bob's Burgers Movie
(2022)
Felix Fischoeder (voice)
The Beanie Bubble
(2023)
Ty
Winner
(2024)
Ronald Winner
Thelma the Unicorn
(2024)
Crusty Trucker (voice)
Writing
Zach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn't
(2005)
Writer
Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion
(2007)
Writer
A Vodka Movie
(2008)
Writer
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
(2019)
Writer
Production
Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion
(2007)
Executive Producer
A Vodka Movie
(2008)
Executive Producer
The Campaign
(2012)
Producer
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
(2019)
Producer
The Beanie Bubble
(2023)
Executive Producer
Crew