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Zach Braff

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  • Birth Name: Zachary I. Braff
  • Birth Place: South Orange, NJ
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/06/1975, Aries
  • Profession: Actor; director; writer
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An adorably goofy actor, Braff was interested in entertainment from an early age, attending a performing arts summer camp and studying film at Northwestern University. He initially concentrated on theater and film work, landing a role in a stage production of Macbeth starring Alec Baldwin and a handful of small movie parts in the '90s. In 2001, the unknown player shot to stardom as a lovable but naïve doctor on the zany hospital-set sitcom Scrubs. Instead of pursuing outside roles during hiatus, Braff channeled his energy into directing his first feature, Garden State, which he also wrote and starred in. Off-screen, the native New Jersey boy was romantically linked with Mandy Moore for months before the couple went public in 2006, although a break up soon followed.Zach Braff Fast Facts:
  • Attended Stagedoor Manor, a summer theater camp for young people in upstate New York, and costarred with fellow alum Natalie Portman in his directorial feature debut, Garden State (2004).
  • At 14, he was cast opposite Gwyneth Paltrow in an unsold TV pilot produced by her father, Bruce Paltrow.
  • Directed the 20-minute short Lionel on a Sunday while attending Northwestern University.
  • Performed opposite Alec Baldwin, Angela Bassett and Liev Schreiber in a production of Macbeth at New York's Public Theater.
  • Directed music videos, including the Scrubs' theme song, "Superman."
  • Provided the voice of the Cottonelle puppy in a series of TV commercials.
  • Zach Braff Relationships:
  • Adam Braff - Brother
  • Josh Braff - Brother
  • Mandy Moore - Ex-significant Other
  • Shiri Appleby - Ex-significant Other
  • Shoshanna Braff - Sister
  • Zach Braff Awards:
  • 2004 Grammy: Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - Winner
  • 2005 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 2006 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 2007 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 2005 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • College:
  • Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (BFA in Film, 1997)
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