Age, Biography, and Wiki
Zach Galifianakis was born on October 1, 1969, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He is an American actor, comedian, and writer, renowned for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. Galifianakis has received numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards.
| Occupation | Stand-up Comedians |
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| Date of Birth | 1 October 1969 |
| Age | 55 Years |
| Birth Place | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Measurements: Not publicly disclosed
In 2006, Galifianakis appeared in Fiona Apple's music video for the song "Not About Love", where he is seen lip-syncing the lyrics to the song. A year later, Kanye West employed Galifianakis and indie rock musician Will Oldham for similar purposes in the second version of the video for his song "Can't Tell Me Nothing". In June 2006, Galifianakis released the single "Come On and Get It (Up in 'Dem Guts)", a comedic hip-hop dance song which features Apple's vocals.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Galifianakis is married to Quinn Lundberg. The couple has two children together.
His mother is of Scots-Irish descent, while his paternal grandparents were Greek immigrants from Crete. He was baptized in his father's Greek Orthodox faith.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Zach Galifianakis' net worth is estimated to be $50 million. His earnings come from a variety of sources, including film and television roles, voice acting, stand-up comedy, and web series. His annual income is approximately $8 million.
Career, Business, and Investments
Galifianakis achieved mainstream success with his role in the "The Hangover" trilogy. He also hosted "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis," a critically acclaimed web series. His career spans roles in films like "Dinner for Schmucks," "Up in the Air," and voice acting in animated films such as "Puss in Boots" and "The Lego Batman Movie". Additionally, he has partnerships with brands like Absolut Vodka and Speed Stick.
Galifianakis played Alan Finger on the Comedy Central show Dog Bites Man, a fake news program that caught people during candid moments thinking they were being interviewed by a real news crew. He also guest-starred in the episode of the Comedy Central show The Sarah Silverman Program as Fred the Homeless Guy. He also had a recurring guest role as a doctor on the animated Adult Swim show Tom Goes to the Mayor and appeared in several episodes of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! in a recurring role as Tairy Greene.
Social Network
Galifianakis maintains a relatively low profile on social networks but is active through his work in comedy and acting.
Galifianakis's other films include Due Date (2010), It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010), The Campaign (2012) and Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014). 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), The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) and Thelma the Unicorn (2024).
He has a younger sister, Merritt, and an older brother, Greg. Their cousin is Washington Post cartoonist Nick Galifianakis, while their uncle, also named Nick Galifianakis, was a Durham attorney and politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1973.
Galifianakis starred in the HBO series Bored to Death and hosted Saturday Night Live on March 6, 2010 during the show's 35th season, during which he shaved his beard mid-show for a sketch, and closed the show wearing a fake one. He hosted again on March 12, 2011, and shaved his head this time, in a Mr. T-like hairstyle, which was allegedly supposed to be used for a sketch that never aired due to time constraints.
In 2010, he starred in several films, including Dinner for Schmucks, It's Kind of a Funny Story, and Due Date. On October 29, 2010, while debating marijuana legalization on the show HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Galifianakis appeared to have smoked marijuana on live television; host Bill Maher denied that it was real marijuana in an interview with Wolf Blitzer during an episode of The Situation Room. In 2011, he reprised his role for The Hangover Part II, which was set in Thailand, and voiced Humpty Dumpty in Puss in Boots. Galifianakis starred alongside Will Ferrell in Jay Roach's 2012 political comedy The Campaign. He received critical praise for his performance in the 2014 film Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), in which he starred with Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, and Edward Norton. In 2017, Galifianakis voiced The Joker in The Lego Batman Movie. In February 2023, Galifianakis joined the live-action film adaptation of Lilo & Stitch as Dr. Jumba Jookiba.
Galifianakis befriended Marie "Mimi" Haist, a homeless woman in her 80s who was living in a Santa Monica laundromat for 18 years, and bought her an apartment across the street from the laundromat. The story was revealed in the 2015 documentary Queen Mimi.
Education
Galifianakis attended North Carolina State University, where he studied communications.
He attended Wilkes Central High School, Wilkes Community College and subsequently attended North Carolina State University, where he majored in communications. While in college, Galifianakis worked at a public access station. He taught a waltz class in 1991 and crossed paths with Mary J. Blige there.
Conclusion
Zach Galifianakis' career has been marked by his unique comedic style and versatility, contributing to his significant net worth and enduring popularity in the entertainment industry.
