Zach Cregger
American actor and filmmaker (born 1981) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zachary Michael Cregger (born March 1, 1981) is an American comedian, actor, writer, director and producer. He is one of the founding members of the New York City-based comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know alongside Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, Timmy Williams and Darren Trumeter. He later starred in the sitcoms Friends with Benefits, Guys with Kids, and Wrecked. In 2022, Cregger wrote and directed the horror film Barbarian, which was a commercial success and opened to positive critical reviews.
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| Born | Zachary Michael Cregger March 1, 1981 Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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Early life and education
Cregger was born in Arlington, Virginia.[1][2] He performed in various local comedy and music groups[3] before moving to Brooklyn, New York to attend the School of Visual Arts.[4]
Career
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Cregger is a founding member of the Whitest Kids U' Know comedy troupe, formed alongside Trevor Moore and Sam Brown in 2000. While shooting an independent film, he met Darren Trumeter who subsequently joined the group.[5] The Whitest Kids U' Know garnered success locally and on the internet, leading to an invitation to the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in 2006. The troupe won the award for Best Sketch Group and attracted the attention of industry executives.[6] Following their successful showcase, Fuse network ordered a sketch series from the group.[7] The Whitest Kids U' Know aired its first season on the network before moving to then-sister network IFC.[8] The show ran for five seasons before concluding in 2011.[9]
Alongside Moore, he starred in and co-directed the films Miss March and The Civil War on Drugs. The latter received a limited theatrical release and aired as a recurring serial during the final season of The Whitest Kids U' Know.[3] The troupe's second feature film, Mars, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, 2024.[10]
In 2008, Cregger made his first film appearance in Deb Hagan's directorial debut College.[11] In 2011, he joined the cast of the NBC sitcom Friends with Benefits. He then starred on the NBC sitcom Guys with Kids from 2012 to 2013.[12] From 2016 to 2018, he starred as Owen O'Connor on the TBS sitcom Wrecked.
Cregger wrote and directed the 2022 horror film Barbarian, starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long. He is set to direct Weapons, a horror film based on a screenplay also written by him.[13][14][15]
In January 2025, it was announced that Cregger would write and direct a film based on the Resident Evil franchise.[16]
Personal life
In 2013, Cregger met Sara Paxton in Austin, Texas on the set of Love & Air Sex whilst playing an on-screen couple.[17] The couple became engaged in 2018 and married the following year on October 27, 2019.
In January 2025, Cregger was featured in a Washington Post article detailing alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by the youth pastor at a prominent church his family attended.[18]
Filmography
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Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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| 2009 | Miss March | Yes | Yes | No | Co-directed and co-written with Trevor Moore |
| 2011 | The Civil War on Drugs | Yes | Yes | Executive | |
| 2022 | Barbarian | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2024 | Mars | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2025 | Companion | No | No | Yes | [19][20] |
| Weapons | Yes | Yes | Yes | Completed; also composer |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | College | Cooper | |
| 2009 | Miss March | Eugene Bell | |
| 2011 | The Civil War on Drugs | Abraham Lincoln / various roles | |
| The Death and Return of Superman | Hal Jordan / Green Lantern | Short film | |
| 2013 | Love & Air Sex | Jeff | |
| 2014 | Date and Switch | Greg | |
| 2016 | Opening Night | Micky | |
| 2018 | Doubting Thomas | Graham | |
| 2022 | Barbarian | Everett | |
| 2024 | Mars | Various |
Television
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Homicide: Life on the Street | Dean Stamper | Episode: "Brotherly Love" |
| 2007–2011 | The Whitest Kids U' Know | Various roles | Also director, writer and executive producer |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits | Aaron | Main role |
| 2012–2013 | Guys with Kids | Nick | Main role |
| 2014 | About a Boy | T.J. | Recurring role |
| 2015 | The McCarthys | Doug | Episode: "The Ref" |
| 2016–2018 | Wrecked | Owen | Main role |
| 2019 | Adam Ruins Everything | Berch | Episode: "Adam Ruins Nature" |
| Just Roll with It | Brent | Episode: "Gator's Reunion" |
Producer
- Uncle Morty's Dub Shack (2004–2006)
Associate producer
- The Lounge (2004)
- Comedy Zen (2006)
References
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