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Date of Birth

1 October 1969, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA

Birth Name

Zacharius Knight Galifianakis

Height

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Mini Biography

Originally from western North Carolina, Zach moved to New York City after failing his last college class by one point. Zach got his start performing his brand of humor in the back of a hamburger joint in Times Square. He now tours the country, performing in coffee shops and universities. When not performing stand-up, Zach spends time at his home in the mountains of his native North Carolina, where he hopes to open a writer's retreat on a completely self-sustained farm.

IMDb Mini Biography By: killer ninjas

Trivia

Is of Greek descent.

Is claustrophobic (Zach Galifianakis: Live).

Attended North Carolina State University (did not graduate).

Nephew of former US Congressman Nick Galifianakis (NC) (1967-1973), who ran for US Senate against Jesse Helms in 1972.

Where Are They Now

(February 2008) Is currently touring with Will Ferrell's Funny or Die college tour.

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