Zack Galifianakis

Zacharius Knight "Zach" Galifianakis ( /ˌɡælɪfəˈnækɪs/ gal-i-fə-nak-iss; born October 1, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian and actor, known for his numerous film and television appearances including his own Comedy Central Presents special. While initially more of an "underground" comedian, he has garnered mainstream attention for his roles in the comedy films The Hangover, Dinner for Schmucks, and Due Date. Galifianakis was born in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. His mother, Mary Francis (née Cashion), ran a community center for the arts, and his father, Harry Galifianakis, was a heating oil vendor.