Zach Galifianakis

A comedian with various ties to the music industry, Zach Galifianakis was raised in North Carolina before striking out for New York City in 1992. Galifianakis originally pursued work as an actor, landing a recurring role in the short-lived sitcom Boston Common in 1996 before making the jump to film. Corky Romano, Below, Bubble Boy, and Heartbreakers increased his public profile, as did humorous roles in several Comedy Central programs (including Reno 911!, where Galifianakis played the role of Frisbee). Now known predominantly for his humor, he joined fellow comics Patton Osw...