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Zach Gilford, actor
Actor

Zach Gilford: Movies & Box Office

films
11
on screen
2007–2023
box office
$152M
average score
42
Born
January 14, 1982 (age 44)
Birthplace
Evanston, Illinois, United States
Full name
Zachary Michael Gilford
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2003-present
Spouses
Kiele Sanchez
Children
1
Career at a glance

Zach Gilford's Career in Numbers

Zach Gilford's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Zach Gilford works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Rise: Blood Hunter (2007) to There's Something Wrong with the Children (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Zach Gilford Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 2
  2. 2010s 6
  3. 2020s 3

The 2010s were Zach Gilford's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Zach Gilford Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Mystery 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Action 1
  • Horror 1
  • Adventure 1

Drama is the genre Zach Gilford has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of mystery (1).

Zach Gilford Career Milestones

First film
Rise: Blood Hunter 2007
Biggest box office hit
The Purge: Anarchy $112M worldwide
Best-rated film
There's Something Wrong with the Children Movie Echo Score 42
11 credits

Zach Gilford Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Zach Gilford is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 42. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Zach Gilford?

Zach Gilford was born in Evanston, Illinois, United States in 1982 and is 44 years old. Credited on films since 2007, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Zachary Michael Gilford, known in the acting world as Zach Gilford, was born on January 14, 1982. An American actor, his popularity is largely owed to his role as Matt Saracen in the NBC sports drama series Friday Night Lights. In recent years, he has dabbled in darker themes, featuring in the Netflix horror limited series Midnight Mass in 2021 and the horror mystery-thriller series The Midnight Club in 2022. A year later, in 2023, he assumed a main role in the horror drama miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher. Gilford's professional life is diverse and expansive, having led wilderness and adventure trips for teenagers to places like Alaska, British Columbia, California, Hawaii, and the South Pacific. He spent some time working as a staffer for YMCA Camp Echo in Michigan. His distinct acting career spans over various genres from sports drama to horror and thriller. His filmography is extensive and includes roles in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Grey's Anatomy, Post Grad, Dare, The River Why, Off The Map, Answers to Nothing, The Mob Doctor, The Last Stand, Crazy Kind of Love, Devil's Due, The Purge: Anarchy, The Family, Lifeline, Good Girls, L.A.'s Finest, Midnight Mass, and Criminal Minds: Evolution.

FAQ

Zach Gilford: Questions & Answers

How many movies Zach Gilford has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Zach Gilford been in?

Zach Gilford is credited on 11 films, from 2007 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Zach Gilford's highest-grossing movie?

The Purge: Anarchy (2014) is Zach Gilford's biggest box office hit, with $112M worldwide, ahead of Devil's Due (2014) ($36.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Zach Gilford's movies have made $152M.

Zach Gilford's biggest hits

What is the best Zach Gilford movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Zach Gilford's best-rated film is There's Something Wrong with the Children (2023) with a score of 42.

Best Zach Gilford movies, ranked

How old is Zach Gilford?

Zach Gilford is 44 years old, born on January 14, 1982 in Evanston, Illinois, United States.

What is Zach Gilford's newest movie?

The most recent film on Zach Gilford's filmography is There's Something Wrong with the Children (2023), in the role of Ben.

The Best Zach Gilford Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 11 credits.

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