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Zack Whedon
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| Born | Zachary Adam Whedon August 14, 1979 |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, film director, comic book writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University (B.A., 2002) |
| Notable works | Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Rubicon Fringe |
| Spouse |
Eliza Clark
(m. 2012) |
| Parents | Tom Whedon (father) |
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Zachary Adam Whedon, born on August 14, 1979, is an American writer, director, and comic book creator. He is known for his work on popular TV shows and for co-creating the musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.
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Early Life and Family
Zack Whedon comes from a family deeply involved in writing and entertainment. His father, Tom Whedon, and his grandfather, John Whedon, were both screenwriters. His brothers, Jed Whedon and Joss Whedon, are also well-known writers, directors, and producers.
Zack studied film at Wesleyan University, graduating in 2002. During his time there, he was the president of the Eclectic Society.
Career Highlights
Zack Whedon began his career in television as a production assistant on the TV series Angel, which was created by his brother Joss.
Working on Deadwood
In 2004, Zack joined the team of the HBO western show Deadwood. He started as an assistant to the executive producer. The series was about a town growing in the American West. By the third season in 2006, he became a writer for the show. He even co-wrote an episode called "Amateur Night."
Creative Projects and TV Shows
Zack Whedon co-created and co-wrote the musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog with his brothers Joss and Jed. This project became very popular online.
He has also worked on several other TV series. He wrote for the FOX science-fiction show Fringe. He also contributed to the AMC drama Rubicon.
In 2014, Zack wrote a six-issue comic book series for Dark Horse Comics called Serenity: Leaves on the Wind. This comic continued the story of his brother Joss's cult TV show Firefly and its movie, Serenity. He also worked as a producer on the TV dramas The Red Road and Halt and Catch Fire.
Directing and Writing Films
Zack Whedon has also directed and written films. In 2016, he directed and wrote the movie Come and Find Me.
Personal Life
In 2012, Zack Whedon married screenwriter and playwright Eliza Clark. They first met while they were both working as writers for the TV series Rubicon.
Selected Works
Zack Whedon has contributed to many projects as a writer and director.
Film Work
- Come and Find Me (2016) - Director and Writer
Television Writing
- Halt and Catch Fire (2014-2017)
- Southland (2013)
- Rubicon (2010)
- Fringe (2008-2009)
- Commentary! The Musical (2008) - Internet feature
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008)
- John from Cincinnati (2007)
- Deadwood (2006)
