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Zachary Levi Biography

Birth Name:Zachary Levi Pugh

Birth Place:Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

Works alongside the Operation Smile organization to help raise money for reconstructive surgeries for children born with cleft lips
Worked at a car wash and Blockbuster before becoming an actor
Started performing in regional musical productions at the age of six
Was a mainstay at the Ojai Art Center, playing Jesus in the company's presentation of "Godspell" and appearing in other plays such as "The Outsiders․"
Quote: "[On making nerds popular through his show "Chuck"] "I definitely feel that being a nerd just means you're passionate about something․""
Turned down a role in a New York production of "Young Frankenstein" in order to take on the lead in "Chuck․"
Founded the site The Nerd Machine
Once severely cut his hand while playing an enthusiastic game of tennis on his Nintendo Wii

Awards

2007Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Breakout Star Male: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2010Saturn Award-Best Actor on Television: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Action: winner
2011Critics Choice Award-Best Song: nominated
2011INOCA-Best Original Song: nominated
2011OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
2011TV Guide Award-Favorite Couple Who Have: winner
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Animated Movie: Voice: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Action: nominated
2011World Soundtrack Award-Best Original Song Written for a Film: nominated
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Action: nominated
2016People's Choice Award-Favorite Actor in a New TV Series: nominated
2018BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2019HCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2019IGN Award-Best Lead Performer in a Movie: nominated
2019MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Hero: nominated
2019MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actor: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Webby Award-Video - Trailer: nominated
2024Family Film Award-Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film: nominated
2025Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated