Zak Orth
Biography
Zak Orth is an American comedic actor. He was born Adam Zachary Orth on October 15, 1970, in Libertyville, Illinois. Orth is known for his roles in various films and television shows. He has appeared in Wet Hot American Summer, The Baxter, Melinda and Melinda, In and Out, Music and Lyrics, and Romeo + Juliet. Orth also appeared in an episode of the Fox series Fringe. He is friends with the members of the comedy group Stella and has appeared in their short films and 2005 TV series. Orth has 55 known credits in acting.
Career overview
Zak Orth is an American comedic actor known for his roles in various films and television series. He was born on October 15, 1970, in Libertyville, Illinois. Orth has appeared in several notable projects, including Wet Hot American Summer, The Baxter, Melinda and Melinda, In and Out, and Music and Lyrics. He has also made a brief appearance in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, playing the character Gregory.
In addition to his film work, Orth has appeared in television shows, including an episode of the Fox series Fringe, where he played a man haunted by psychic visions named Roy. He is also known for his association with the comedy group Stella, with whom he has collaborated on several short films and their 2005 TV series. Orth's acting credits include a total of 55 known roles.
Throughout his career, Orth has demonstrated his versatility as a comedic actor, taking on a range of roles in both film and television. His work with various comedy groups and directors has helped establish him as a talented and sought-after performer in the entertainment industry.
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58 titles- White House Plumbers (2023) as Alfred C. Baldwin III
- Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020) as Howie
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend (2020) as Cody Santimonio
- Human Kind Of (2018) as Dad (voice)
- Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) as J.J.
- Falling Water (2016) as Bill Boerg
- Casual (2015) as Drew Meyers
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) as J.J.
- Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot (2015) as Self
- Hit (2015) as Officer Cameron
- They Came Together (2014) as Waiter With Pole
- Elementary (2012) as Gabe Coleman
- Veep (2012) as Jim Owens
- Revolution (2012) as Aaron Pittman
- Vamps (2012) as Renfield
- Adventures in Plymptoons! (2011) as Self
- The Other Guys (2010) as Accountant
- You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) as Narrator (voice)
- Life in Flight (2010) as Josh
- Monogamy (2010) as Quinny
- The Good Wife (2009) as Steve Fratti
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Zak
- (Untitled) (2009) as Porter Canby
- Peter and Vandy (2009) as Keith
- Fringe (2008) as Roy McComb
- John Adams (2008) as James McHenry
- Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) as Adam
- Birthday (2008) as Presto
- Music and Lyrics (2007) as David Newbert
- The Ten (2007) as Barge Michaelson
- 30 Rock (2006) as Young Priest
- Pitch (2006) as Brad
- Prime (2005) as Randall
- Merry F#%$in' Christmas (2005) as Nuns Gone Wild Host
- The Baxter (2005) as Wendall Wimms
- The F Word (2005) as Manny
- Melinda and Melinda (2004) as Peter
- Hair High (2004) as Zip (voice)
- Kill the Poor (2003) as Butch
- Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (2002) as Turkey Hunter / Christmas Caroler / Inspector / Enos / Friend
- Monday Night Mayhem (2002) as Don Ohlmeyer
- Wet Hot American Summer (2001) as J.J.
- Loser (2000) as Adam
- Down to You (2000) as Monk Jablonski
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Wally Parkers
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Harry Kagan
- My Teacher's Wife (1999) as Paul Faber
- Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) as Deputy Abel Martinson
- When Trumpets Fade (1998) as Warren
- In & Out (1997) as Mike
- Rose Hill (1997) as Douglas Clayborne
- Romeo + Juliet (1996) as Gregory
- The Pallbearer (1996) as An Abernathy Cousin
- Spanking the Monkey (1994) as Curtis
- Law & Order (1990) as Mr. Ricardi
- Law & Order (1990) as Darryl Kagan
- Law & Order (1990) as Harry Kagan
- The Statement
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zak Orth best known for?
Zak Orth is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020), Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015), Party Monster (2003), Veep (2012).
When and where was Zak Orth born?
Zak Orth was born on October 15, 1970 in Libertyville, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Zak Orth have?
Zak Orth has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2023.
What is Zak Orth's background in cinema and television?
Zak Orth is an American comedic actor. He was born Adam Zachary Orth on October 15, 1970, in Libertyville, Illinois. Orth is known for his roles in various films and television shows. He has appeared in Wet Hot American Summer, The Baxter, Melinda and Melinda, In and Out, Music and Lyrics, and Romeo + Juliet. Orth also...