Age, Biography, and Wiki
Zach Braff was born on April 6, 1975, in South Orange, New Jersey. He is best known for his portrayal of Dr. John "J.D." Dorian in "Scrubs," a role that earned him several award nominations, including Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nods. His birth name is Zachary Israel Braff, and he has been active in the entertainment industry since the early 2000s.
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| Date of Birth | 6 April 1975 |
| Age | 50 Years |
| Birth Place | South Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | Jersey |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 170 lbs (77 kg)
- Additional measurements are not widely available.
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Zach Braff has been in a relationship with actress Florence Pugh since 2019. The couple has been open about their relationship, often sharing glimpses into their personal lives on social media.
His father, Harold Irwin "Hal" Braff (1934–2018), was a trial attorney, professor and alumnus at Rutgers Law School, a founder of the state's American Inns of Court (AIC) and an elected trustee of the National Inns of Court Foundation. His mother, Anne Hutchinson Maynard, worked as a clinical psychologist. His parents divorced and remarried others during Braff's childhood. Braff said that he had a "very strong conservative/orthodox [Jewish] upbringing". He had his bar mitzvah service at Oheb Shalom Congregation. In 2005, he said that he was "not a huge organized religion guy", and in 2013, he said that "the religion (Judaism) doesn't necessarily work for me", although he identifies as Jewish. His older brother is author Joshua Braff. His other brother, Adam Braff, is a writer and producer. His stepsister, Jessica Kirson, is a stand-up comedian.
Braff was expected to direct Open Hearts, a remake of the 2002 Danish film Elsker dig for evigt (Love You Forever). The film is about a woman who has an affair with her paralyzed husband's doctor, whose wife caused the accident that put her husband in a wheelchair. It was first revealed that Braff was directing Open Hearts in 2006, however, the film was eventually canceled. Braff said "It fell apart at the last second due to scheduling and budget, as so many movies do." At the same time, Braff's film The Last Kiss was being released.
Braff dated actress Mandy Moore from 2004 to 2006. He also had a relationship with model Taylor Bagley from 2009 to 2014. His relationship with actress Florence Pugh from 2019 to 2022 generated controversy due to their 20-year age gap; he directed her in his 2019 short film In the Time it Takes to Get There and the drama film A Good Person.
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Net Worth and Salary
Zach Braff's net worth is estimated to range between $20 million and $22 million. At the peak of "Scrubs," he earned approximately $350,000 per episode, which contributed significantly to his net worth. His salary for the seventh season alone was around $3.85 million.
Career, Business, and Investments
- Early Career: Zach Braff's early TV roles began in the 1990s, but it was his role in "Scrubs" that catapulted him to fame.
- Garden State (2004): Braff wrote, directed, and starred in this critically acclaimed film, which was made on a budget of $2.5 million and grossed over $35 million at the box office.
- Directorial Work: Following "Garden State," Braff directed "Wish I Was Here" (2014), which he partially funded through a Kickstarter campaign.
- Business Ventures: While specific business investments are not well-documented, Braff continues to work in film and television, both as an actor and a director.
Braff played the lead role of Alex in Alex, Inc., a television comedy based on a family man who quit his radio career to launch a podcasting company. ABC cancelled the show after one season.
In March 2020, Braff and Scrubs co-star Donald Faison launched a Scrubs rewatch podcast titled Fake Doctors, Real Friends. Distributed by iHeartRadio, the duo also shares stories and experiences of their time on set. Guests on the podcast include their co-stars Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, Neil Flynn, John C. McGinley, Christa Miller, and Ken Jenkins as well as the show's creator, Bill Lawrence and director Michael Spiller.
Social Network
Zach Braff is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he engages with his fans and shares updates about his projects.
Braff was the executive producer of the documentary Video Games: The Movie. He was also one of the executive producers of The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz, released in 2014. He has directed several music videos: Gavin DeGraw's "Chariot", Joshua Radin's "Closer", Radin's "I'd Rather Be With You", and Lazlo Bane's "Superman" which is the theme song from Scrubs. His music production led to newfound success for some of the artists featured on his film soundtracks including The Shins, who were prominently featured on the Garden State and Scrubs soundtracks, resulting in the expression "the Zach Braff effect".
Braff returned to the Public Theater in 2002, in a part in Twelfth Night, staged in Central Park. In mid-2010, Braff took a lead role in Trust, at the Second Stage Theatre, a contemporary Off-Broadway theater company. The play ran from July 23 to September 12, extending its scheduled run by one week. Braff wrote on Facebook that he was "Having so much fun doing Trust." The play co-starred Sutton Foster, Ari Graynor, and Bobby Cannavale, was written by Paul Weitz and directed by Peter DuBois. Braff played Henry, a wealthy married man who "looks to find something real in the most unlikely of places."
In early 2011, Braff announced that he had written a play to be performed at the Second Stage Theatre in mid-2011. His play, All New People, is set on Long Beach Island and centers on Charlie, a 35-year-old from Braff's home state New Jersey. The play was directed by Peter DuBois, who directed Braff in Trust the previous year. When announcing the play on Facebook, Braff wrote that 'one of my dreams comes true'. In 2012, Braff moved the play on tour to the UK, playing in Manchester at the Manchester Opera House between February 8–11, Glasgow at the King's Theatre between February 14–18, and finally in London for 10 weeks at the Duke of York's Theatre from February 22.
Education
Zach Braff attended Northwestern University's Bienen School of Drama, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Theater in 1997.
Zach Braff's multifaceted career in film and television has made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. His continued success in both acting and directing underscores his versatility and talent.
Braff wanted to be a filmmaker since his early childhood; he has described it as his "life dream". Braff was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder at age ten. During his childhood, Braff was a friend of future Fugees member Lauryn Hill at Columbia High School in Maplewood.
Braff attended Stagedoor Manor, a performing arts "training center" for youth actors ages 10 to 18. Stagedoor was where Braff met and befriended actor Josh Charles. Braff also knows Stagedoor alums Natalie Portman, Mandy Moore, and Joshua Radin well. Braff studied film studies at Northwestern University's School of Communication and became a brother of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity; he graduated in the class of 1997.
