Quick Facts
Born:
1970-10-15
Birthplace:
Libertyville, Illinois, USA
Credits:
57 Total Roles
Zak Orth
Acting
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Biography
Zak Orth (born October 15, 1970) is an American comedic actor known for his roles in Wet Hot American Summer, The Baxter, Melinda and Melinda, In and Out, and Music and Lyrics. He also appeared as a man haunted by psychic visions named Roy in an episode of the Fox series Fringe.
Orth was born Adam Zachary Orth in Libertyville, Illinois, the son of Jane, a piano teacher, and Robert Orth, an opera singer. He is good friends with the members of the comedy group Stella and has appeared in many of their short films, as well as their 2005 TV Series. He is also known for his brief role in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet playing the character Gregory. He is scheduled to be in the upcoming film Vamps with Alicia Sliverstone.
He is also one half of The Doilies, a comedic musical group, with Michael Showalter.
Orth was born Adam Zachary Orth in Libertyville, Illinois, the son of Jane, a piano teacher, and Robert Orth, an opera singer. He is good friends with the members of the comedy group Stella and has appeared in many of their short films, as well as their 2005 TV Series. He is also known for his brief role in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet playing the character Gregory. He is scheduled to be in the upcoming film Vamps with Alicia Sliverstone.
He is also one half of The Doilies, a comedic musical group, with Michael Showalter.
Known For
Romeo + Juliet
Gregory
The Other Guys
Accountant
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Wally Parkers
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Harry Kagan
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Adam
Fringe
Roy McComb
Elementary
Gabe Coleman
Music and Lyrics
David Newbert
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | White House Plumbers TV | Alfred C. Baldwin III |
| 2020 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend MOVIE | Cody Santimonio |
| 2020 | Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist TV | Howie |
| 2018 | Human Kind Of TV | Dad (voice) |
| 2017 | Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later TV | J.J. |
| 2016 | Falling Water TV | Bill Boerg |
| 2015 | Hit MOVIE | Officer Cameron |
| 2015 | Casual TV | Drew Meyers |
| 2015 | Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp TV | J.J. |