Zach Galifianakis

Guide Note

Stand-up comedian and actor Zach Galifianakis is known for a combination of his irreverent stand-up appearances, online videos and television roles.

He toured with Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn and Maria Bamford as part of the Comedians of Comedy and released a solo stand-up DVD Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion.

In addition to his own late night talk show Late World with Zach, Galifianakis has appeared on Reno 911, Dog Bites Man, The Sarah Silverman Program, Tom Goes to the Mayor and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!.

His online video appearances often turn viral, attracting millions of viewers. He stars and produces the Funny or Die web series Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis and has made cameo appearances in music videos for Fiona Apple and Kanye West.

Fast Facts

1. Born: October 1, 1969
2. Birthplace: Wilkesboro, NC
3. Recurring roles as Fred the Homeless Guy on The Sarah Silverman Program, Frisbee on Reno 911 and in various roles on Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
4. Hosted Late World with Zach
5. Music video appearances: Kayne West, "Can't Tell Me Nothing" and Fiona Apple, "Not About Love"
6. Created an ad for Absolut Vodka with Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim

• Also Try: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

The Mahalo Top 7

1. Official Site: Zach Galifianakis
2. Wikipedia: Zach Galifianakis
3. IMDb: Zach Galifianakis  
4. Official MySpace Page: Zach Galifianakis
5. Comedy Central: Zach Galifianakis
6. Funny or Die: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
7. Video: Zach Galifianakis at Pre-School (Time: 3:48)

Zach Galifianakis Biographies and Profiles

• Zach Galifianakis: Bio
• Comedy Central: Zach Galifianakis
• IMDb: Zach Galifianakis Biography  
• BuddyTV: Zach Galifianakis
• Dead-Frog.com: Zach Galifianakis Profile

Zach Galifianakis News and Articles

• CNN: I don't really Know what I'm doing (July 7, 2008)
• Google News: Zach Galifianakis

• MTV News: "No, Fiona Apple Didn't Grow A Beard" (2006)
• MTV News: "Kanye Video Star Explains Tractor-Filled Clip" (2007)
• Village Voice: "Zach Galifianakis Is Hot" (2007)

Zach Galifianakis Interviews

• Gothamist: "Zach Galifianakis, Comedian and Actor" (2007)
• The Sound of Young America: Podcast: Comedian Zach Galifianakis
• The A.V. Club: "Interviews: Zach Galifianakis" (2007)
• That Other Paper: "Zach Galifianakis: Bible Full of Typos" (2007)

Zach Galifianakis Blogs

• Google Blog Search: Galifianakis
• Best Week Ever: Zach Galifianakis
• Defamer: Zach Galifianakis
• TV Squad: Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis Photos

• Zach Galifianakis: Photos
• Pitchfork: Photos: Band of Horses With Zach Galifianakis
• Google Image Search: Zach Galifianakis
• Flickr: Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis' Work

Zach Galifianakis' Writing

• Zach Galifianakis: Writings

Zach Galifianakis in Music Videos

• Kanye West: "You Can't Tell Me Nothin'"
• Fiona Apple: "Not About Love"

Zach Galifianakis on Television

• 2002: Host, Late World with Zach
• 2003-2005: Co-Star, Tru Calling
• 2006: Co-Star/Writer, Dog Bites Man
• 2006: Guest/Writer, Wonder Showzen

Zach Galifianakis in Film

• 2001: Corky Romano
• 2001: Out Cold
• 2002: Below
• 2006: The Pity Card

Zach Galifianakis' Stand-up Comedy

• Comedians of Comedy Tour
• DVD: Zach Galifianakis Live at the Purple Onion
• MilkandCookies: "Zach Galifianakis as Annie"
• YouTube & Google Video:
  • "Zach Galifianakis Vs. Johnny Fairplay Vs. Alcohol"
  • "Zach Galifianakis Berates an Audience Member"
  • "Zach Galifianakis Gets Hilariously Pissed"
  • "Zach Galifianakis on Piano"

Zach Galifianakis Random Videos

• Zach Galifianakis: Media
• Funny of Die: "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis"