Most Famous Zachs in the World

People named Zach, Zac, or Zack have made a mark across film, television, and music. From chart-topping singers to franchise headliners and acclaimed filmmakers, the name shows up in credits for comedies, dramas, blockbusters, and influential albums. The entries below highlight widely recognized figures whose first name is a Zach-variant and who have built substantial international followings.

Each profile includes career highlights, breakthrough projects, major awards or nominations, and other verifiable milestones. Whenever a movie, TV show, or album is mentioned, you’ll see its title in single quotes, and no release years appear in the paragraphs to keep things clean and consistent.

Zac Efron

Zac Efron is an American actor and producer known globally for leading roles in musicals, comedies, and biographical dramas. He starred in Disney’s ‘High School Musical’ franchise, headlined comedies like ‘Neighbors’ and ‘Baywatch’, and portrayed Ted Bundy in ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’. His performance as wrestler Kevin Von Erich in ‘The Iron Claw’ drew widespread attention, and he has also worked in travel and wellness television with ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron’.

Efron has received major nominations and wins from mainstream film and TV award bodies and has hosted high-profile events. His production work includes projects developed through his company, and he has been involved in philanthropic initiatives related to health, environment, and disaster relief.

Zack Snyder

Zack Snyder is an American filmmaker recognized for visually distinctive comic-book and action adaptations. His filmography includes ‘300’, ‘Watchmen’, ‘Man of Steel’, ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’, and ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’. He has also created original science-fantasy and action projects for streaming platforms, including ‘Army of the Dead’ and ‘Rebel Moon’.

Snyder has overseen extensive worldbuilding, large-scale visual effects pipelines, and interconnected casts across multiple films. Beyond directing, he has credits as a writer, producer, and cinematographer, and he frequently collaborates with the same creative teams across projects, contributing to a consistent aesthetic and tone.

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis is an American actor and comedian whose breakout came with the ensemble comedy ‘The Hangover’. He has starred in and voiced characters across features like ‘Due Date’, ‘Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)’, ‘The Lego Batman Movie’, and ‘Masterminds’. His mock-interview series ‘Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis’ evolved from viral shorts into a Netflix feature titled ‘Between Two Ferns: The Movie’.

Galifianakis has hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’, toured stand-up, and performed on late-night television. He is also known for character work in animated and family films, and he has contributed to charity events and comedy festivals, expanding his profile beyond traditional film and TV roles.

Zach Braff

Zach Braff is an American actor, writer, and director best known for portraying J.D. on the TV series ‘Scrubs’. He wrote, directed, and starred in the indie film ‘Garden State’, which earned attention for its screenplay and soundtrack. His directing credits also include ‘Wish I Was Here’ and episodes of TV series such as ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Shrinking’.

Braff has worked on stage in the West End and on Broadway, acted in films like ‘The Broken Hearts Club’, and voiced characters in animated projects including ‘Chicken Little’. His podcast collaborations with fellow ‘Scrubs’ cast members explore television production and behind-the-scenes processes for fans and aspiring creators.

Zack de la Rocha

Zack de la Rocha is an American musician and activist best known as the vocalist and lyricist for the band Rage Against the Machine. The group’s albums, including ‘Rage Against the Machine’, ‘Evil Empire’, and ‘The Battle of Los Angeles’, are known for politically charged lyrics and hybrid rap-rock instrumentation. The band has headlined major festivals and arenas worldwide.

De la Rocha has collaborated with artists across hip-hop and rock, contributing to tracks like ‘Close Your Eyes’ with Run the Jewels. He has participated in benefit concerts and projects addressing social justice, labor rights, and international human rights campaigns.

Zach Woods

Zach Woods is an American actor recognized for scene-stealing roles in television comedies and films. He played Jared Dunn on HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ and Gabe Lewis on ‘The Office’. His film credits include appearances in ‘In the Loop’, ‘Spy’, and ‘Downhill’, as well as voice roles in animated projects.

Woods has also worked extensively in improv with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and has directed shorts screened at festivals. He appears in streaming series and limited-run projects, often collaborating with creators known for ensemble comedy and sharp workplace satire.

Zac Brown

Zac Brown is an American musician, bandleader, and songwriter best known as the frontman of the Zac Brown Band. The group’s hit singles include ‘Chicken Fried’, ‘Toes’, ‘Knee Deep’, and ‘Colder Weather’, earning multi-platinum certifications and extensive country radio play. The band has topped album charts multiple times and performed at major venues and festivals.

Brown has collaborated with artists across country, rock, and pop, including features with Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffett, and Shawn Mendes. His ventures include culinary projects, a lifestyle brand, and philanthropy focused on music education and veterans’ support.

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