Biography
Who is Zach Woods?
Early life and background
Zach Woods was born in Trenton, New Jersey. He grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania. During the years 1997 and 1998, he attended summer programs at the Interlochen Center for the Arts.
He finished his secondary education at Pennsbury High School in 2003. Later, he attended New York University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Career highlights
Zach began his path in improv at age 16 at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. He was a member of the sketch group called The Stepfathers. This group included performers such as Chris Gethard and Bobby Moynihan. He also taught improv at various institutions, including Duke University and Lincoln Center, as well as Columbia University.
His television work includes playing Gabe Lewis on the NBC sitcom The Office starting in 2010. He became a series regular during the seventh season. He also appeared as Jared Dunn on the HBO series Silicon Valley from 2014 to 2019. Other television credits include the series Avenue 5, where he played Matt Spencer, and the show Veep, where he appeared as Ed Webster.
In film, he appeared in The Other Guys and In the Loop. He was also in the movies Spy and Ghostbusters. Zach Woods transitioned into directing and writing with the 2026 drama The Accompanist. This film features Susan Sarandon and Aubrey Plaza and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 4, 2026.
Family and personal life
The family name was originally Widensky. His father, Jonathan, works as a psychiatrist specializing in clinical therapy. His mother, Lisa, is a nurse practitioner. Zach is the middle child in his family, having one older brother and one younger sister.
Outside of acting, he has performed in various digital formats. This includes roles in CollegeHumor skits like The Infinisphereb and the YouTube series The Most Awkward Boy in the World. He also appeared in a commercial for Starburst candy as a zombie in 2010.
Birthday and age
Zach Woods was born on September 25, 1984, which makes Zach 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Zach shares the date with 79 other famous people.
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