Zen Gesner
Biography
Zen Gesner is an American actor born on June 23, 1970, in Van Nuys, California, USA. He is a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Gesner has appeared in various films and television shows, including The Adventures of Sinbad, All My Children, Friends, and Miller Lite's commercials. He has also appeared in several movies, starting with a 1994 comedy where he played the role of "Dale's Man #1". Gesner has a total of 30 known credits.
Career overview
Zen Gesner is an American television and movie actor. He is a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Gesner's cinematic debut was in the 1994 comedy, where he played the role of "Dale's Man #1".
Gesner has appeared in several movies and television shows throughout his career. He is perhaps most recognized for his roles in the syndicated television series The Adventures of Sinbad, where he played the character Sinbad, and the ABC daytime drama All My Children, where he played the character Braden Lavery. Gesner has also appeared in an episode of the popular sitcom Friends, where he played Rachel Green's date.
In addition to his film and television work, Gesner has appeared in commercials, including Miller Lite's "Man Laws" commercials as one of the "Men Of The Square Table". His acting credits include multiple movies and television shows, with a total of 30 known credits. Gesner's acting career spans a range of genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
31 titles- Balls Up (2026) as American Sports Reporter
- Ricky Stanicky (2024) as World River Exec #1
- Gates of Darkness (2019) as Stephen's Father
- A Date to Die For (2015) as Michael Hill
- "That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To' (2015) Director
- Movie 43 (2013) as Stripper (segment "Truth or Dare")
- Hall Pass (2011) as Passenger Cop
- Shattered! (2008) as Carter
- Bagboy (2007) as Police Officer Sinbad
- Bagboy (2007) Producer
- Fetch (2007) as Spike
- Best of Chris Isaak (2006) as (segment "Somebody's Crying") (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Fever Pitch (2005) as Steve
- The Ringer (2005) as David Patrick
- Legend of the Phantom Rider (2003) as Suicide
- Small Town Conspiracy (2003) as John Haleran
- Boat Trip (2002) as Ron
- Shallow Hal (2001) as Ralph
- Osmosis Jones (2001) as ER Doctor #1
- The Breed (2001) as West
- Social Misfits (2001) as Counselor Travis
- Me, Myself & Irene (2000) as Agent Peterson
- There's Something About Mary (1998) as Bartender
- The Adventures of Sinbad (1996) as Sinbad
- Kingpin (1996) as Thomas
- Wish Me Luck (1995) as Henry Krinkle
- Friends (1994) as Dave
- Dumb and Dumber (1994) as Dale's Man #1
- Compromising Situations (1994) as Phillip Larsen
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Gettin' Up
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zen Gesner best known for?
Zen Gesner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Balls Up (2026), Ricky Stanicky (2024), Movie 43 (2013), Hall Pass (2011).
When and where was Zen Gesner born?
Zen Gesner was born on June 23, 1970 in Van Nuys, California, USA.
How many credits does Zen Gesner have?
Zen Gesner has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Zen Gesner's background in cinema and television?
Zen Gesner is an American actor born on June 23, 1970, in Van Nuys, California, USA. He is a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Gesner has appeared in various films and television shows, including The Adventures of Sinbad, All My Children, Friends, and Miller Lite's commercials. He has also appea...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Friends (1994) as Dave — aged about 24
- The Adventures of Sinbad (1996) as Sinbad — aged about 26
- Dumb and Dumber (1994) as Dale's Man #1 — aged about 24
- Me, Myself & Irene (2000) as Agent Peterson — aged about 30
- There's Something About Mary (1998) as Bartender — aged about 28
- Ricky Stanicky (2024) as World River Exec #1 — aged about 54
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