Occupation Actor/Comedian Height 1.93 m Role Actor | Name Zach Woods Years active 2004–present | |
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Nominations Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Movies and TV shows Similar People Thomas Middleditch, Kumail Nanjiani, T J Miller, Martin Starr, Josh Brener Profiles | ||
Zach woods
Zach Woods (born September 25, 1984) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for starring as Jared Dunn on the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley. Prior to that, he was a series regular for 3 seasons on the NBC sitcom The Office, playing the role of Gabe Lewis. He also recurs on the HBO series Veep and on the USA Network sitcom Playing House.
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Early life
Woods was born in Trenton, New Jersey. His parents are both Jewish, but his maternal grandfather was Lutheran. Wood's father is a trained psychiatrist and social worker who specializes in clinical therapy, and his mother is a nurse practitioner. As a child he participated in both Karate and Little League Baseball. Woods is a middle child; he has an older brother and a younger sister. Woods grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Pennsbury High School in 2003. He is a graduate of New York University.
Career
He started performing improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre at age 16 and was a part of the improvisational sketch troupe "The Stepfathers", whose members also include Bobby Moynihan and Chris Gethard. He has taught improv at Columbia University, Duke University and Lincoln Center. He has appeared in such films as In The Loop, The Other Guys and appeared in the CollegeHumor skit "Adam and Eve in the Friends Zone".
Woods is also known for starring as Awkward Boy, the protagonist in the YouTube video series The Most Awkward Boy in the World. In 2010, Woods appeared as a zombie in a Starburst candy commercial.
Starting in 2010, he portrayed Gabe Lewis on the NBC sitcom The Office. He was promoted to series regular beginning in Season 7.
Since 2014, Woods has costarred as Jared on HBO's Silicon Valley. He also appeared on HBO's Veep as Ed Webster.
Woods had a role in the action comedy Spy (2015), alongside Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Jude Law, Allison Janney, and 50 Cent. He appeared in Feig's follow-up movie Ghostbusters in 2016.
Filmography
Actor
-
In the Know (TV Series) (filming) as
Lauren Caspian (voice)
2023
The Afterparty (TV Series) as
Edgar
- Vivian and Zoë (2023) - Edgar
- Isabel (2023) - Edgar
- Feng (2023) - Edgar
- Ulysses (2023) - Edgar
- Danner's Fire (2023) - Edgar
- Sebastian (2023) - Edgar
- Hannah (2023) - Edgar
- Travis (2023) - Edgar
- Grace (2023) - Edgar
- Aniq 2: The Sequel (2023) - Edgar
2022
Fables (TV Series)
- Episode #1.1 (2022) - (voice)
2020
Avenue 5 (TV Series) as
Matt Spencer
- That's Why They Call It a Missile (2022) - Matt Spencer
- I Love Judging People (2022) - Matt Spencer
- Intoxicating Clarity (2022) - Matt Spencer
- Let's Play with Matches (2022) - Matt Spencer
- How It Ends: As a Starter and a Main (2022) - Matt Spencer
- Is It a Good Dot? (2022) - Matt Spencer
- What an Unseasonal Delight (2022) - Matt Spencer
- No One Wants an Argument About Reality (2022) - Matt Spencer
- Eight Arms But No Hands (2020) - Matt Spencer
- This Is Physically Hurting Me (2020) - Matt Spencer
- Are You a Spider, Matt? (2020) - Matt Spencer
- Was It Your Ears? (2020) - Matt Spencer
- He's Only There to Stop His Skeleton from Falling Over (2020) - Matt Spencer
- Wait a Minute, Then Who Was That on the Ladder? (2020) - Matt Spencer
- I'm a Hand Model (2020) - Matt Spencer
- And Then He's Gonna Shoot Off- (2020) - Matt Spencer
- I Was Flying (2020) - Matt Spencer
2022
Spin Me Round as
Dana
2020
The Simpsons (TV Series) as
Zane Furlong
- The Miseducation of Lisa Simpson (2020) - Zane Furlong (voice)
2020
Downhill as
Zach
2014
Silicon Valley (TV Series) as
Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Exit Event (2019) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- RussFest (2019) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Tethics (2019) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Maximizing Alphaness (2019) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Hooli Smokes! (2019) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Blood Money (2019) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Artificial Lack of Intelligence (2019) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Fifty-One Percent (2018) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Initial Coin Offering (2018) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Artificial Emotional Intelligence (2018) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Facial Recognition (2018) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Tech Evangelist (2018) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Chief Operating Officer (2018) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Reorientation (2018) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Grow Fast or Die Slow (2018) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Server Error (2017) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Hooli-Con (2017) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- The Keenan Vortex (2017) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- The Patent Troll (2017) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Customer Service (2017) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- The Blood Boy (2017) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Teambuilding Exercise (2017) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Intellectual Property (2017) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Terms of Service (2017) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Success Failure (2017) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- The Uptick (2016) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Daily Active Users (2016) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride (2016) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- To Build a Better Beta (2016) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Bachmanity Insanity (2016) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- The Empty Chair (2016) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Maleant Data Systems Solutions (2016) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Meinertzhagen's Haversack (2016) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Two in the Box (2016) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Founder Friendly (2016) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Two Days of the Condor (2015) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Binding Arbitration (2015) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- White Hat/Black Hat (2015) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Adult Content (2015) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Homicide (2015) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Server Space (2015) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- The Lady (2015) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Bad Money (2015) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Runaway Devaluation (2015) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Sand Hill Shuffle (2015) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Optimal Tip-To-Tip Efficiency (2014) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Proof of Concept (2014) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Third Party Insourcing (2014) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Signaling Risk (2014) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Fiduciary Duties (2014) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Articles of Incorporation (2014) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- The Cap Table (2014) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
- Minimum Viable Product (2014) - Donald 'Jared' Dunn
2019
The Angry Birds Movie 2 as
Carl (voice)
2017
Big Mouth (TV Series) as
Sock / Daniel
- The Shame Wizard (2018) - Sock (voice)
- The Head Push (2017) - Daniel (voice)
2018
Zach Woods in the Woods (Video short) as
Zach
2017
Zane's Stand Up Promo (Video short) as
Zane (voice)
2017
The Post as
Anthony Essaye
2017
Tarantula (TV Series)
- Frog Flog (2017) - (voice)
- Mushroom Valley (2017) - (voice)
2017
On the Scene with Lindalee (TV Series) as
Zane
- LEGO Ninjago World Premiere Red Carpet Interviews (2017) - Zane
2017
The Lego Ninjago Movie as
Zane (voice)
2014
Playing House (TV Series) as
Zach Harper
- Ride the Dragon (2017) - Zach Harper
- Paging Doctor Yes Please (2017) - Zach Harper
- Celebrate Me Scones (2015) - Zach Harper
- Sleepless in Pinebrook (2015) - Zach Harper
- Let's Have a Baby (2014) - Zach Harper
- LIVE at Upright Citizens Brigade (2014) - Zach Harper
- Bosephus and the Catfish (2014) - Zach Harper
- Unfinished Business (2014) - Zach Harper
- Pilot (2014) - Zach Harper
2016
Better Things (TV Series) as
Zach
- Woman Is the Something of the Something (2016) - Zach
2016
Mascots as
Mike Murray
2016
Ghostbusters: Answer the Call as
Tour Guide Garrett
2013
The Good Wife (TV Series) as
Jeff Dellinger
- Landing (2016) - Jeff Dellinger
- Lies (2015) - Jeff Dellinger
- All Tapped Out (2014) - Jeff Dellinger
- The Bit Bucket (2013) - Jeff Dellinger
2016
Animals. (TV Series) as
Brian
- Pigeons (2016) - Brian (voice)
2016
Other People as
Paul
2012
The League (TV Series) as
Lane
- The Last Temptation of Andre (2015) - Lane
- Taco Standard Time (2014) - Lane
- The Anchor Baby (2012) - Lane
2015
Drunk History (TV Series) as
Lee Duncan
- Los Angeles (2015) - Lee Duncan
2015
Spy as
Man in Purple Tie
2014
Meet Me at the Reck (Video short) as
Emorphy
2013
Veep (TV Series) as
Ed Webster
- Fishing (2014) - Ed Webster
- D.C. (2013) - Ed Webster
- Andrew (2013) - Ed Webster
2014
Kroll Show (TV Series) as
Cal Culvers
- Krolling Around with Nick Klown (2014) - Cal Culvers
2013
Comedy Bang! Bang! (TV Series) as
The Remarkable Greg
- Cobie Smulders Wears a Black & White Strapless Dress (2013) - The Remarkable Greg
2013
The Heat as
Paramedic
2013
Arrested Development (TV Series) as
Trippler
- Off the Hook (2013) - Trippler
2010
The Office (TV Series) as
Gabe Lewis
- Moving On (2013) - Gabe Lewis
- Free Family Portrait Studio (2012) - Gabe Lewis
- Turf War (2012) - Gabe Lewis
- Fundraiser (2012) - Gabe Lewis
- Angry Andy (2012) - Gabe Lewis
- Welcome Party (2012) - Gabe Lewis
- Last Day in Florida (2012) - Gabe Lewis
- After Hours (2012) - Gabe Lewis
- Jury Duty (2012) - Gabe Lewis
- Pool Party (2012) - Gabe Lewis
- Trivia (2012) - Gabe Lewis
- Christmas Wishes (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Mrs. California (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Gettysburg (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Pam's Replacement (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Doomsday (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Spooked (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Garden Party (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- The List (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Search Committee (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- The Inner Circle (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Goodbye, Michael (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Michael's Last Dundies (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Training Day (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Garage Sale (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Todd Packer (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Threat Level Midnight (2011) - Gabe Lewis (credit only)
- PDA (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- The Search (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- The Seminar (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Ultimatum (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Classy Christmas (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- China (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- WUPHF.com (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Viewing Party (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Christening (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Costume Contest (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- The Sting (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Sex Ed (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Counseling (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Nepotism (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Whistleblower (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- The Chump (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- The Cover-Up (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Body Language (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Secretary's Day (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- New Leads (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- St. Patrick's Day (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Manager and Salesman (2010) - Gabe Lewis
- Sabre (2010) - Gabe Lewis
2012
Rich Girl Problems (Short) as
Duncan
2011
Bored to Death (TV Series) as
Scrawny Super Ray
- Nothing I Can't Handle by Running Away (2011) - Scrawny Super Ray
2011
Damsels in Distress as
Rick DeWolfe
2011
High Road as
Tommy
2011
Funny or Die Presents... (TV Series) as
Stuart (segment "Welcome to My Study")
- Episode #2.9 (2011) - Stuart (segment "Welcome to My Study")
2011
Andy and Zach (Short) as
Zach
2011
The Office: The Podcast (TV Series short) as
Gabe Lewis
- The First Entry (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- The Debut (2011) - Gabe Lewis
- Gabe's Podcast (2011) - Gabe Lewis
2010
The Office: The 3rd Floor (TV Series) as
Gabe Lewis
- The Final Product (2010) - Gabe Lewis (voice)
- Lights, Camera, Action! (2010) - Gabe Lewis
2010
The Other Guys as
Douglas
2009
Strangers (Short) as
Man
2009
UCB TourCo (TV Series)
2009
Thin Walls (Short)
2009
The Honkys (Short) as
O.G
2009
Washingtonienne (TV Movie) as
Mark
2009
In the Loop as
Chad
2008
Mister Glasses (TV Series short) as
Architect 1
- Episode #1.7 (2008) - Architect 1
2006
Sexual Intercourse: American Style (TV Series short) as
Ted
- Incense and Candles (2006) - Ted
2006
Gears (TV Movie) as
Mr. Op
2005
The Stepfathers (TV Series) as
Various (2006-)
2005
My Wife, the Ghost (TV Series short) as
Geets Wilson
- Episode #1.5 (2005) - Geets Wilson
2005
Coke (TV Short) as
Junkie
2004
Terrorists as
Drugstore Cashier
Writer
-
In the Know (TV Series) (co-creator) (filming)
2021
Bud (Short)
2020
David (Short)
2009
Awkward Boy (TV Series short) (creator) / (writer)
Producer
-
In the Know (TV Series) (executive producer) (filming)
2021
Bud (Short) (producer)
2020
David (Short) (producer)
Soundtrack
2010
The Office (TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes)
- Doomsday (2011) - (performer: "Mele Kalikimaka")
- Spooked (2011) - (performer: "Dem Bones")
- Viewing Party (2010) - (performer: "Earthrise on the Moon" - uncredited)
Director
2021
Bud (Short)
2020
David (Short)
Thanks
2017
Fun Mom Dinner (special thanks)
2016
Don't Think Twice (thanks)
Self
2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Jimmy Smits/Zach Wood/Greg Stone (2022) - Self - Guest
- Katie Couric/Zach Woods/Dave Gahan/Soulsavers (2021) - Self - Guest
- Wiz Khalifa/Zach Woods/Sara Bareilles (2019) - Self - Guest
- Hilary Swank/Zach Woods/Shawn Mendes (2018) - Self - Guest
- Alicia Vikander/Luke Wilson/Zach Woods/Sir Sly (2017) - Self - Guest
- Orlando Bloom/Zac Efron/Zach Woods/Sigrid (2017) - Self - Guest
- Zach Woods/Robert Winston/Edgar Ramirez (2016) - Self - Guest
- Sharon Stone/Sebastian Stan/Zach Woods/Jamie Lawson (2016) - Self - Guest
- Lisa Kudrow/Zach Woods/Ashima Shiraishi (2015) - Self - Guest
2017
Good Morning America (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 13 February 2020 (2020) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 27 January 2020 (2020) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 6 April 2017 (2017) - Self - Guest
2017
Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Claire Danes/Zach Woods/Gavin Newsom/Elijah Wood (2020) - Self - Guest
- Michelle Wolf/Zach Woods/Jessie Ware/Aaron Spears (2018) - Self - Guest
- Sophia Bush/Zach Woods/Dan Mintz/Thaddeus Dixon (2017) - Self - Guest
2020
Dead Eyes (Podcast Series) as
Self
- He's Having Second Thoughts (2020) - Self
2018
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Chris Martin/Coldplay/Zach Woods (2020) - Self - Guest
- Allison Janney/Zach Woods (2018) - Self - Guest
2020
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Tim Allen/Zach Woods/Saint Motel (2020) - Self - Guest
2019
A Little Late with Lilly Singh (TV Series) as
Self
- Thomas Middleditch/Martin Starr/Zach Woods/Amanda Crew (2019) - Self
2015
Conan (TV Series) as
Self - Guest / Self - Clueless Gamer
- Zach Woods (2019) - Self - Guest
- Hilary Swank/Zach Woods/The Lone Bellow (2018) - Self - Guest
- The Cast of 'The Lego Ninjago Movie' (2017) - Self - Guest
- Ty Burrell/Zach Woods/Brent Cobb (2017) - Self - Guest
- The Cast of 'Silicon Valley' (2016) - Self - Guest
- Jeff Garlin/Angie Harmon/Tim Minchin (2015) - Self - Clueless Gamer
- Nikolaj Coster Waldau/Zach Woods/The Lone Bellow (2015) - Self - Guest
2018
Off Camera with Sam Jones (TV Series) as
Self
- Zach Woods (2018) - Self
2014
ASSSSCAT 3000: New York (TV Series) as
Self
- Arthur Meyer (December 2017) (2017) - Self
- Murf Meyer (2017) - Self
- Cole Escola (2017) - Self
- Jean Grae (2017) - Self
- Ben Warheit (October 2015) (2015) - Self
- Aparna Nancherla (2015) - Self
- Lauren Adams (2015) - Self
- Zhubin Parang (September 2015) (2015) - Self
- Wyatt Cenac (2015) - Self
- Shenaz Treasury (2015) - Self
- Cipha Sounds (2015) - Self
- Marc Shaiman (2015) - Self
- Lane Moore (April 2015) (2015) - Self
- James Adomian (2015) - Self
- Abbi Crutchfield (2014) - Self
- Janeane Garofalo (December 2014) (2014) - Self
2017
Made in Hollywood (TV Series) as
Self
- Kingsman: The Golden Circle/The LEGO Ninjago Movie/Battle of the Sexes/Victoria & Abdul (2017) - Self
2017
Dish Nation (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #6.15 (2017) - Self
2017
On the Scene with Lindalee (TV Series) as
Self
- LEGO Ninjago World Premiere (2017) - Self
2017
Harry (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- "Silicon Valley" Star Zach Woods/Harry Helps: Dating Edition/Leading Lady/Quick & Easy Italian Classics You Can Cook with Chef Fabio Viviani (2017) - Self - Guest
2016
Today (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 11 May 2017 (2017) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 13 May 2016 (2016) - Self - Guest
2017
The Gorburger Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Grizzleblub's Day (2017) - Self
2017
Talking with Chris Hardwick (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Cast of "Silicon Valley" (2017) - Self - Guest
2009
UCB Comedy Originals (TV Series short) as
Self
- What the UCB Doesn't Want You to Know About the Del Close Marathon (2016) - Self
- Del Close Marathon 17 in NYC (2015) - Self
- Hanging Out with Celebrity Friends! (2014) - Self
- Del Close Marathon 16 (2014) - Self
- Casey & Woods (2014) - Self
- What Is UCB Comedy? (2013) - Self
- Neve Before, Never Again: Behind-the-Scenes of Asssscat (2013) - Self
- Killgore: Resurrection (2009) - Self
- Killgore Promo (2009) - Self
- Thin Walls (2009) - Self
- Headache #72: Workplace Woes - Self
- Give Me Back My Son! - Self
- UCB Tourco Iowa Interview - Self
- UCB Tourco BU Show - Self
- UCB Tourco Iowa State Show - Self
- UCBTourCo: Florida State - Self
- YouTube War - Self
- Skinny Business - Self
- UCB Tour Co Performance Reel - Self
- Headache #36: Splitting the Bill - Self
2016
Emmy Quickie (TV Series) as
Self
- Emmy Quickie: 'Silicon Valley' - Zach Woods (2016) - Self
2016
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Matt Bomer/Zach Woods/Nick Griffin (2016) - Self - Guest
2016
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (Documentary) as
Self
2015
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Zach Woods/Down and Outlaws/Years & Years (2015) - Self - Guest
2015
WTF with Marc Maron (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- Zach Woods (2015) - Self - Guest
2014
Dan Klein: This Is Comedy (TV Special) as
Self
2014
2014 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
2014
Larry King Now (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- The Cast of "Silicon Valley" (2014) - Self - Guest
2013
Never Before, Never Again: Behind the Scenes of Asssscat (Documentary short)
2011
The Back Room (TV Series short) as
Self
- Zach Woods (2011) - Self
2010
The Long Shot (TV Series) as
Self
2009
UCB Long-Form Conversations (TV Series) as
Self (2010)
References
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