Zach Braff
American actor, director, and screenwriter who rose to fame as Dr. John Dorian on the beloved TV series Scrubs.
What do we know about Zach Braff?
Here are the key biographical details about Zach Braff:
- Name: Zach Braff
- Also Known As: Zachary Israel Braff, Закари Израэль Брафф, 잭 브라프
- Date of Birth: April 6, 1975
- Place of Birth: South Orange, New Jersey, USA
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Director, Executive Producer, Writer, Producer, Thanks
Who is Zach Braff?
Zachary Israel "Zach" Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. Braff first became known in 2001 for his role as Dr. John Dorian on the TV series Scrubs, which earned him his first Emmy nomination. Braff remained working on Scrubs for eight years, until he announced his departure as an actor, his last episode airing in December 2009. Braff has, however, taken an executive producer's role on the series.
In 2004, Braff made his directorial debut with Garden State, a coming of age film. Braff returned to his home state of New Jersey to shoot the film, which was produced on a budget of $2.5 million. The film made over $35 million at the box office as well as profiting from DVD sales, and was praised by critics, giving Braff his first financial success and critical acclaim in film work. Braff wrote the film, starred in it, and selected and produced the soundtrack record, for which he won a Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack Album in 2005.
Braff is also known for starring in the films The Last Kiss and The Ex, and for his vocal work on Chicken Little. In 1993, he had a supporting role in Woody Allen's Manhattan Murder Mystery – a role that would mark his film debut. Braff states that he will continue to write and direct films in the coming years.
What is Zach Braff known for?
With over 80 credits across film and television, Zach Braff's most recognized works include:
- Oz the Great and Powerful (2013, Movie)
- Chicken Little (2005, Movie)
- The Disaster Artist (2017, Movie)
- Going in Style (2017, Movie)
- BoJack Horseman (2014, TV Series)
- Ted Lasso (2020, TV Series)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022, TV Series)
- Garden State (2004, Movie)
- Arrested Development (2003, TV Series)
- Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993, Movie)
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