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
The Hangover
(2009)
Alan Garner
The Lego Batman Movie
(2017)
The Joker (voice)
The Campaign
(2012)
Marty Huggins
Puss in Boots
(2011)
Humpty Dumpty (voice)
The Hangover Part II
(2011)
Alan Garner
The Hangover Part III
(2013)
Alan Garner
Heartbreakers
(2001)
Bill
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
(2014)
Jake
Ron's Gone Wrong
(2021)
Ron (voice)
Tulip Fever
(2017)
Gerrit
The Muppets
(2011)
Hobo Joe
Due Date
(2010)
Ethan Tremblay
Missing Link
(2019)
Mr. Susan Link (voice)
Masterminds
(2016)
David Ghantt
G-Force
(2009)
Ben
Into the Wild
(2007)
Kevin
Full Filmography
Acting
Flushed
(1999)
Pathetic Guy
Heartbreakers
(2001)
Bill
Bubble Boy
(2001)
Bus Stop Man
Out Cold
(2001)
Luke
Corky Romano
(2001)
Computer Hacker Dexter
Below
(2002)
Weird Wally
Zach and Avery of Fergus
(2004)
Homeless Man
Last Laugh '04
(2004)
Jesus
The Comedians of Comedy
(2005)
Himself
Zach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn't
(2005)
Himself
Fiona Apple: Extraordinary Machine
(2005)
Himself
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
(2006)
Himself
The Pity Card
(2006)
Zach
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
Visioneers
(2008)
George
What Happens in Vegas
(2008)
Dave the Bear
Gigantic
(2008)
Homeless Man
Largo
(2008)
Himself
A Vodka Movie
(2008)
Youth in Revolt
(2009)
Jerry
Up in the Air
(2009)
Steve
The Hangover
(2009)
Alan Garner
Little Fish, Strange Pond
(2009)
Bucky
G-Force
(2009)
Ben
Operation: Endgame
(2010)
Hermit
Due Date
(2010)
Ethan Tremblay
It's Kind of a Funny Story
(2010)
Bobby
Dinner for Schmucks
(2010)
Therman
Fantasia in Best Show Minor
(2010)
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
(2010)
Tairy Greene
Just 3 Boyz
(2010)
The Hangover Part II
(2011)
Alan Garner
Puss in Boots
(2011)
Humpty Dumpty (voice)
The Muppets
(2011)
Hobo Joe
The Campaign
(2012)
Marty Huggins
Mansome
(2012)
Self
The Bitter Buddha
(2012)
Himself
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
(2012)
Jim Joe Kelly
Smile
(2012)
The Hangover Part III
(2013)
Alan Garner
Are You Here
(2013)
Ben Baker
Here Comes the Night Time
(2013)
Captain Zach the Astronaut
Justin Bieber's Believe
(2013)
Self
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
(2014)
Jake
Muppets Most Wanted
(2014)
Hobo Joe
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor
(2014)
Self - Coach
Tig
(2015)
Himself
Birdman: All-Access (A View From the Wings)
(2015)
Self
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
(2015)
Self
Masterminds
(2016)
David Ghantt
Queen Mimi
(2016)
Self
Keeping Up with the Joneses
(2016)
Jeff Gaffney
The Lego Batman Movie
(2017)
The Joker (voice)
Tulip Fever
(2017)
Gerrit
One Brick at a Time: Making the LEGO Batman Movie
(2017)
Himself
Batman Is Just Not That Into You
(2017)
Joker (voice)
A Wrinkle in Time
(2018)
The Happy Medium
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
(2018)
Self
Missing Link
(2019)
Mr. Susan Link (voice)
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
(2019)
Zach Galifianakis
The Sunlit Night
(2020)
Haldor
Joker: Put on a Happy Face
(2020)
Self
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