Zach Gilford

Birth Name:

Zach Gilford

Birth Place:

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

In 2007, he was nominated at the Gotham Awards for best ensemble cast for his work on 2006's "The Last Winter․"
Serves as a Trip Leader for Adventures Cross-Country, a program that has offered life-changing experiences to teens for over 30 years, and has led teens on wilderness trips in Alaska, the South Pacific, Hawaii, California and British Columbia
Graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in performing arts and education in 2004
He went to Evanston Township High School and graduated in 2000
While attending Northwestern University, he performed in plays like "SubUrbia," "Equus," "The Laramie Project" and "Women and Wallace․"
Worked at an outdoor clothing and gear store while pursuing his acting career in New York City
Best known for his role in the series "Friday Night Lights․"
Appeared in the music video "Ours" by Taylor Swift in 2011
In Fremont, Mich․, Gilford was a staff member for YMCA Camp Echo

2007Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Supporting Actor:Nominated
2007Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2009Breakthrough Performer - Rising Stars:Winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Supporting Actor of the Decade:Nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actor:Nominated
2010INOCA TV - Best Guest Actor in a Drama or Comedy Series:Winner
2011INOCA TV - Best Guest Actor in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated
2015MTV Movie Award - Best Scared-As-S**t Performance:Nominated
2022Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television:Nominated
2022CCA Super Award - Best Actor in a Horror Series:Nominated
2022Gold Derby TV Award - Limited/Movie Supporting Actor:Nominated
2024CCA Super Award - Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie:Nominated

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