Zachary Levi
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
- 2026Best Film for Mature Audiences - Best Film:Winner