Zachary Galifianakis is a stand-up comedian and actor who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. The celebrity rose to fame after starring in “The Hangover” and went on to feature in many other films and shows, which have made him a lot of money.
Despite having humble beginnings, Zach has made substantial progress in his career, making him wealthy and famous.
Early Life
Zachary Galifianakis grew up in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, where he was born. His parents Mary Frances and Harry Galifianakis worked hard to ensure that Zach had a good life. His mother worked as a community arts center owner, while his father was a heating oil vendor.
Zachary grew up alongside two siblings and attended Wilkes Central High School, before proceeding to North Carolina State University, where he majored in communications.
Career
Galifianakis entered the entertainment industry through television roles. He had a guest role in NBC’s Boston Common before he joined Saturday Night Live as a stint writer for two weeks.
While Zach went on to try acting in various roles, he found huge success in 2001 after he appeared in an episode of Comedy Central Presents. During the episode, the actor performed stand-up comedy and played the piano.
The segment was a huge success and it led to Late World with Zach in 2002. Zach also appeared in Fru Calling, a Fox drama. Moreover, he had multiple appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Show, which enabled him to grow famous, making his career better.
Zach’s growing appearances on television enabled him to land film roles. He starred in Out Cold in 2001, and other small roles in Corky Romano, Bubble Boy, and Below among others.
In 2006, Zach starred in Dog Bites Miles, alongside Andrea Savage, Matt Walsh, and A.D Miles. The show parodied local news coverage and it allowed Zach to explore his profession, make friends, and earn an income.
While Zach has found success as an actor, he is also a television host, best known for hosting “Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis”. The star interviewed celebrities and the show’s huge success, enabled him to earn a handsome income.
Net Worth
Zach Galifianakis’s net worth is $50 million. Zach has accumulated his net worth through acting and hosting shows. The star hosted Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, which won him an Emmy award.
The actor has been so aggressive in featuring in numerous shows, films, and hosting shows, which are the main sources of his income. During his role in Hangover, the actor earned a total of $150 million from the three movies.
Personal Life
Away from his professional life, Galifianakis is a husband and caring father. He married Quinn Lundberg in August 2012 and welcomed two sons in 2013 and 2016.
When the actor is not spending time with his family and not working, he spends time on his Sparta farm in Alleghany County. The actor has continued to split his time between his family and work, enabling him to build more wealth.
