Zach Braff

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Biography

Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated sitcom star and indie actor-writer-director Zach Braff first gained fame from his small-screen breakout role as J. D. on NBC's "Scrubs" (NBC, 2001- ) before coming out of nowhere to win critical acclaim for his big-screen directorial debut on "Garden State" (2004). In addition to writing, directing and acting in his own film, Braff moved on to leading roles on "The Last Kiss" (2006) and "The Ex" (2007). Adept at …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

Born

Zachary Israel Braff on April 6, 1975 in New Jersey, USA

Career Milestones

2013

Voiced Finley the Flying Monkey and played circus assistant Frank in fantasy adventure "Oz the Great and Powerful" opposite James Franco in title role

2011

Made debut as a theater writer with "All New People," performed at the Second Stage Theatre

2010

Played lead in "Trust" at the Second Stage Theatre in New York

2010

Starred in Canadian indie film "The High Cost of Living" with Isabelle Blais

2007

Co-starred with Amanda Peet and Jason Bateman in comedy "The Ex"

2006

Portrayed a man struggling with commitment in "The Last Kiss," directed by Tony Goldwyn and scripted by Paul Haggis

2004

Made feature directing and writing debut with "Garden State"; also starred with Natalie Portman and Peter Sarsgaard

2001

Played fresh-faced intern J.D. Dorian on medical comedy "Scrubs" (NBC)

2000

Featured in mockumentary "Endsville"

2000

Co-starred as party boy Benji in gay-themed ensemble feature "The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy"

2000

Appeared in independent fantasy feature "Blue Moon"

1999

Played Heather Matarazzo's protective brother in independent feature "Getting to Know You"

1998

Cast as Fleance in the Public Theater's production of "Macbeth," starring Angela Bassett and Alec Baldwin

1997

Made 20-minute student video short "Lionel on a Sunday"

1994

Played gender-bending main character in "CBS Schoolbreak Special" presentation "My Summer As a Girl"

1993

Made feature film debut playing Woody Allen and Diane Keaton's son in "Manhattan Murder Mystery"

Awards

2006

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Scrubs

2005

MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Male in Garden State

2005

Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature in Garden State

2005

Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay in Garden State

2005

MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss in Garden State

2005

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Scrubs

2005

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in Scrubs

2004

Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

2004

National Board of Review Award for Best Directorial Debut in Garden State

2004

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Scrubs