Zach Galifianakis

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​Zacharias "Zach" Galifianakis is an American actor and stand-up comedian.  He is most widely known for his role as Alan in 2009's The Hangover, the highest grossing R rated comedy ever.  Prior to his explosion to the main stage Galifianakis was known mainly for his stand up act, which features a large amount of absurdist and self deprecating humor.
Zach had worked for several years in film and television playing small once off roles, often playing maladjusted characters.  He also worked for two weeks as a writer on Saturday Night Live, a show he would later return to host.  Galifainakis achieved more fame appearing in a webseries, Between Two Ferns, of his own creation that features famous guest stars.
Since his role in the Hangover, Zach has been cast in more big budget films and leading roles.

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Movie		Character	Year
	Zach Galifianakis: Look Who It Isn't	Himself	2005
	Super High Me	Himself	2007
	What Happens in Vegas	Dave the bear	2008
	The Hangover	Alan Garner	2009
	The Hangover	Alan Garner	2009
	G-Force	Ben	2009
	Up in the Air	Steve	2009
	Frenemy	Bucky	2009
	Youth in Revolt	Jerry	2009
	Dinner for Schmucks	Therman	2010
	It's Kind of a Funny Story	Bobby	2010
	Due Date	Ethan Tremblay	2010
	The Hangover Part II	Alan Garner	2011
	Puss in Boots	Humpty Alexander Dumpty (voice)	2011
	The Muppets	Hobo Joe	2011
	Mansome	Himself	2012
	The Campaign	Marty Huggins	2012
	The Bitter Buddha	Himself	2013
	The Hangover Part III	Alan	2013