Biography
Who is Zachary Quinto?
Early life and real name
Zachary John Quinto was born in Pittsburgh, United States, on June 2, 1977. His mother, Margaret, worked at an investment firm and a magistrate office, while his father, Joseph John Quinto, worked as a barber. He grew up with a brother named Joe in a Pittsburgh suburb.
When he was seven years old, his father passed away from cancer. Following this, his mother raised him and his brother. His family has a background in public service, as his maternal grandfather served in the United States House of Representatives and his great-grandfather was a city councilman.
Education and training
Zachary attended local schools during his childhood. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1995. During high school, he took part in school musicals and won an award for his acting work.
After finishing high school, he continued his dramatic training at Carnegie Mellon University. He graduated from the School of Drama in 1999, preparing him for a professional acting career on stage and screen.
Career highlights
Zachary Quinto gained widespread recognition for playing the villainous Sylar in the science fiction drama series Heroes from 2006 to 2010. Shortly after, he took on the famous role of Spock in the 2009 science fiction film Star Trek. He reprised this character in sequels including Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond.
His television credits also include playing Dr. Oliver Thredson in American Horror Story: Asylum, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. On stage, he appeared in productions such as Angels in America and The Glass Menagerie. In addition to acting, he formed a production company called Before the Door Pictures, which helped produce independent films like Margin Call.
Birthday and age
Zachary Quinto was born on June 2, 1977, which makes Zachary 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Zachary shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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