Zachary Quinto facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zachary Quinto
Quinto in 2019
Born	Zachary John Quinto (1977-06-02) June 2, 1977 (age 48) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Education	Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
Occupation	Actor producer
Years active	2000–present
Relatives	Peter J. McArdle (great-grandfather) Joseph A. McArdle (grandfather)

Zachary John Quinto (born June 2, 1977) is an American actor. He is well-known for playing interesting characters in popular TV shows and movies.

Some of his most famous roles include Sylar, a main character in the science fiction series Heroes (2006–2010). He also played Spock in the Star Trek films, starting with Star Trek (2009) and its follow-ups. Zachary Quinto has also appeared in the TV series NOS4A2 and American Horror Story: Asylum, for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award. He currently stars in and produces Brilliant Minds, a medical drama on NBC.

Early Life and Education

Zachary John Quinto was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His mother, Margaret "Margo" McArdle, worked at an investment firm. His father, Joseph John "Joe" Quinto, was a barber. Zachary grew up in a suburb called Green Tree, Pennsylvania.

When Zachary was seven years old, his father passed away. He and his brother, Joe, were then raised by their mother. Zachary's family has a history of public service. His great-grandfather, Peter J. McArdle, was a labor activist and a city councilman in Pittsburgh. A road in Pittsburgh is even named after him. His grandfather, Joseph A. McArdle, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Zachary graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1995. There, he enjoyed participating in musicals. He even won an award for Best Supporting Actor. After high school, he went to Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama, graduating in 1999.

Acting Career Highlights

Zachary Quinto began his acting career on television. He first appeared in the series The Others. He also made guest appearances on many shows. These included CSI, Touched by an Angel, Charmed, and Lizzie McGuire.

In 2003, he got a recurring role on the Fox series 24. He played Adam Kaufman, a computer expert, in 23 episodes.

Quinto at the premiere party of Heroes' third season in 2008

A big role came in 2006 when he joined the cast of Heroes. He played Gabriel Gray, also known as Sylar. He was on the show for four seasons until it ended in 2010.

His role as a young Spock in the new Star Trek movies was announced in 2007. The original Spock, Leonard Nimoy, even approved of Zachary playing the part. Zachary felt that Nimoy's involvement made the role easier to take on. Director J. J. Abrams praised Zachary's performance, saying he brought "gravity and an incredible sense of humor" to the character.

Karl Urban, Quinto, J. J. Abrams, and Chris Pine at the Star Trek Into Darkness Australian movie premiere in Sydney, April 2013

After Star Trek, Zachary appeared in short films. He also co-founded a production company called Before the Door Pictures in 2008. This company has produced films, TV shows, and even graphic novels.

Zachary has also continued to act in theater. He performed in plays like Samuel Beckett's Endgame and Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. From 2010 to 2011, he played Louis Ironson in Angels in America in New York City. For this role, he received the Theatre World Award.

Quinto at a Midtown Comics signing in 2011

In 2013, Zachary played Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. He also performed in the Broadway version of this play in 2014. In 2016, he appeared in the play Smokefall.

In 2010, his company, Before the Door Pictures, produced Margin Call. This independent film was about the 2008 financial crisis. Zachary also acted in the film as Peter Sullivan. Margin Call was nominated for an Oscar. He was also an executive producer for the film All Is Lost (2013).

In 2011, Zachary began a role on the FX series American Horror Story. He returned for the second season as Dr. Oliver Thredson. In 2014, his company produced The Chair, a documentary series. In 2015, he was a guest on the TV series Girls and Hannibal.

He continued his role as Spock in Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Star Trek Beyond (2016). He also appeared in Hitman: Agent 47 (2015) and Snowden (2016). In 2018, he starred in the Broadway play The Boys in the Band.

In 2022, Zachary made his debut on the West End stage in London. He played Gore Vidal in the play Best of Enemies. This play was very popular and received good reviews.

Film and Television Roles

Zachary Quinto has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of them:

Film Appearances

Television Roles

Stage Performances

Video Game Voice Roles

Awards and Recognitions

Zachary Quinto has received several awards and nominations for his acting.

See also

In Spanish: Zachary Quinto para niños

• Sundance Film Festival
• List of Carnegie Mellon University people