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Who is Zach Braff?
Zach Braff is an actor and filmmaker. Zach Braffrose to prominence as J.D. on the NBC/ABC television series Scrubs. Zach was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards between 2005 and 2007, including one for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Early Life and Childhood
Zach Braff was born in South Orange, New Jersey, USA on April 6, 1975. He has the age of 46.
His parents, Harold Irwin “Hal” Braff and Anne Brodzinsky raised him in neighboring Maplewood after he was born in South Orange.
Zach’s father was a trial attorney, Rutgers Law School professor, and alumnus, as well as the founder of the state’s American Inns of Court (AIC) and an elected trustee of the National Inns of Court Foundation. His mother practiced clinical psychology.
During Zach’s childhood, his parents divorced and remarried. His father was born into a Jewish family, and his mother, who was raised as a Protestant, converted to Judaism before marrying his father.
Joshua, his older brother, is an author. Adam, his other brother, is a writer and producer. Jessica Kirson, his stepsister, is a stand-up comedian.
Education Details
Zach Braff went to Maplewood’s Columbia High School. Zach Stagedoor Manor, a performing arts “training center” for young actors aged 10 to 18, was founded later.
He met and befriended actor Josh Charles at Stagedoor. Zach also knows Natalie Portman, Mandy Moore, and Joshua Radin, all of whom worked on Stagedoor.
He attended Northwestern University’s School of Communication and joined the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, graduating in 1997.
Professional Career
Zach was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award in 2021 for his work on the Apple TV+ comedy show Ted Lasso.
For the Ted Lasso episode “Biscuits,” he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
Zach starred as “J.D.” (John Dorian) in the 2001 medical comedy television series Scrubs. It was his first significant role in a television show.
For his work on the show, he was nominated for three Golden Globes and an Emmy. Zach also directed several Scrubs episodes, including the 100th, “My Way Home.”
He appeared in six episodes of the show’s ninth season and also served as an executive producer.
He was featured on Punk’d in 2005 after being duped into chasing and then beating a supposed vandal who appeared to be spray-painting his brand-new Porsche.
Zach made his directorial debut in 2004 with Garden State, a film he also wrote, starred in, and compiled the soundtrack for. He shot the film in his home state of New Jersey on a $2.5 million budget.
The film grossed more than $35 million at the box office and was praised by critics, earning it a cult following.
In addition, Zach received numerous awards for his directing work, including the Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack Album in 2005. Wish I Was Here, his second film, was partially funded by a Kickstarter campaign.
Zach and Scrubs co-star Donald Faison launched a weekly comedy podcast called Fake Doctors, Real Friends in March 2020.
The two rewatch the series episode by episode in the podcast, which is distributed by iHeartRadio, and share stories and experiences from their time on set.
Sarah Chalke, Neil Flynn, Judy Reyes, Christa Miller, John C. McGinley, and Ken Jenkins appear on the podcast, as do the show’s creator, Bill Lawrence, and director, Michael Spiller.
Net Worth and Salary
Zach Braff’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million.
Relationship Status
Zach Braff has been in a relationship with British actress Florence Pugh since April 2019. In the Time It Takes to Get There, his 2019 short film, he directed her.
The couple resides in Los Angeles. He previously dated singer and actress Mandy Moore from 2004 to 2016, as well as model Taylor Bagley from 2009 to 2014.
Body Measurements
He is a man of above-average stature, standing at 5 ft 11 in (1.82 m).
Social Media
His social media handles are unknown.
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Trivia
- He was born on April 6, 1975, and is therefore 46 years old.
- Zach lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend, actress Florence Pugh.
- His net worth is estimated to be $20 million.
- He stands at 5 ft 11 in (1.82 m).
- He attended Northwestern University’s School of Communication and joined the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, graduating in 1997.
