Zachary Levi

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Biography

Thanks to playing a computer geek-turned-unwitting government agent on the surprise hit series, "Chuck" (NBC, 2007- ), actor Zachary Levi emerged from relative obscurity to become a rapidly rising star. His portrayal of über-nerd Chuck Bartowski won over both audiences and critics with his over-anxious charm and techno-geek knowledge - some of which mirrored Levi's offscreen persona. Before hitting the big time with "Chuck," Levi landed a role …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Music

Born

Zachary Levi Pugh on September 29, 1980 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA

Career Milestones

Began acting, singing and dancing in school and local theater productions at the age of six

2002

Cast as Sara Rue's sarcastic co-worker Kipp Steadman on ABC's "Less Than Perfect"

2002

Cast in a supporting role on FX movie "Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie"

2003

Acted opposite Charisma Carpenter in the ABC Family romantic comedy "See Jane Date"

2006

Played Martin Lawrence's clumsy FBI partner in "Big Momma's House 2"

2007

Starred on NBC's "Chuck" as a "tech geek" who accidentally downloads a database of international secrets into his brain

2009

Cast in a supporting role in "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel"

2010

Lent his voice to the animated film, "Tangled"

2011

Nominated for the 2011 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture ("I See The Light" from "Tangled")

2011

Nominated for the 2011 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Action Adventure

Awards

2010

Critics' Choice Award for Best Song in Tangled