Biography
Who is Zachary Gordon?
Early life and education
Zachary Gordon Adam Gordon was born on February 15, 1998, in Oak Park, United States. He grew up in Southern California with his parents, Linda and Kenneth Gordon, along with his two older brothers. His family background includes grandparents who survived the Holocaust.
For his education, Zachary attended Oak Park High School in his hometown, where he completed his secondary studies before pursuing professional acting full time.
Acting career highlights
Zachary gained widespread recognition for playing the lead role of Greg Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series between 2010 and 2012. This prominent role earned him multiple award nominations, including a Kids' Choice Award and seven Young Artist Awards. He returned for the sequels Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days before the role was later recast.
Beyond the Wimpy Kid franchise, Zachary has appeared in numerous other films and television programs. His feature film credits include Georgia Rule, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, and Dreamcatcher. On television, he appeared in shows such as How I Met Your Mother, Desperate Housewives, and 24, as well as recurring roles on Dead of Summer and Good Trouble.
Voice acting and later projects
In addition to live-action performances, Zachary has built an extensive career in voice acting. He served as the original voice of Gil in the Nickelodeon animated series Bubble Guppies. Other voice work includes roles in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Afro Samurai: Resurrection, and Robot Chicken.
In recent years, he has taken on new voice acting roles, such as voicing Tighnari in Genshin Impact. In 2023, he faced a temporary career interruption after losing his voice due to torn muscles in his throat.
Birthday and age
Zachary Gordon was born on February 15, 1998, which makes Zachary 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Zachary shares the date with 66 other famous people.
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