Zach Woods facts for kids
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Zach Woods
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Woods at SXSW 2016
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| Born | September 25, 1984 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Education | New York University (BA) |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
Zach Woods, born on September 25, 1984, is an American actor and comedian. He is well-known for playing Gabe Lewis in the TV show The Office. He also starred as Jared Dunn in the comedy series Silicon Valley and as Matt Spencer in Avenue 5. You might also recognize him from Playing House and Veep. More recently, he played Edgar D. Minnows in the mystery series The Afterparty.
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Early Life and Education
Zach Woods was born in Trenton, New Jersey. He grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania, and went to Pennsbury High School, graduating in 2003. His father, Jonathan, is a psychiatrist, and his mother, Lisa, is a nurse. Zach is the middle child in his family, with an older brother and a younger sister. He also attended summer camp at the Interlochen Center for the Arts when he was younger. After high school, he studied at New York University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Zach's Acting Journey
Zach Woods started performing improv comedy when he was just 16 years old at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. He was part of an improv group called "The Stepfathers" with other comedians like Bobby Moynihan. He has even taught improv at universities like Columbia University and Duke University.
He appeared in movies such as In the Loop and The Other Guys. You might also remember him from the funny CollegeHumor skits. Zach was also the main character, Awkward Boy, in a popular YouTube video series called The Most Awkward Boy in the World. In 2010, he even appeared as a zombie in a commercial for Starburst candy!
Becoming a TV Star
Zach's big break came in 2010 when he joined the cast of the popular NBC sitcom The Office. He played the character Gabe Lewis, and his role became a regular part of the show starting in its seventh season.
From 2014 to 2019, Zach co-starred as Jared Dunn in HBO's comedy series Silicon Valley. This show was about the tech world and was very popular. He also had a recurring role as Ed Webster in another HBO series, Veep.
In January 2020, Zach took on the role of Matt Spencer in Avenue 5, a science-fiction comedy TV series on HBO. He also starred as a billionaire named Edgar D. Minnows in the Apple TV+ mystery series The Afterparty in 2023.
Zach's Film Roles
Zach Woods has appeared in several movies. He was in the action comedy Spy in 2015, which was directed by Paul Feig. He also worked with Paul Feig again in the 2016 movie Ghostbusters.
He has also lent his voice to animated films. He voiced Zane in The Lego Ninjago Movie in 2017 and Carl in The Angry Birds Movie 2 in 2019. Besides acting, Zach has also worked behind the scenes. He directed, wrote, and produced short films like David and Bud.
Where You Might Have Seen Zach Woods
Zach Woods has been in many films and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
- The Office (2010–2013) as Gabe Lewis
- Silicon Valley (2014–2019) as Donald "Jared" Dunn
- Avenue 5 (2020–2022) as Matt Spencer
- The Afterparty (2023) as Edgar D. Minnows
- Veep (2013–2014) as Ed Webster
- Playing House (2014–2017) as Zach Harper
- Spy (2015) as Man in Purple Tie
- Ghostbusters (2016) as Garrett
- The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017) as Zane (voice)
- The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) as Carl (voice)
- The Simpsons (2020) as Zane Furlong (voice)
- What We Do in the Shadows (2024) as Joel
See also
In Spanish: Zach Woods para niños
