Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi
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Name:
Zachary Levi
Real name:
Zachary Levi Pugh
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Birth date:
(44 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:
6'3 ft ()
Weight:
220 lb (100 kg)
Relationship:
single
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Biography of Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi is an American actor and singer who is famous for starring in the TV show Chuck (2007-2012) and in such films as Thor: The Dark World (2013), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), and others. He starred as the superhero Shazam, one of DC's most powerful champions. Net worth: $12 million.
In the Picture: Zachary Levi
In the Picture: Zachary Levi

Childhood and Early Life

Zachary Levi Pugh was born into a family of Susan and Darrell Pugh in the American town of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on September 29, 1980. Many fans assume that the dark-haired, olive-skinned, brown-eyed Zachary has Italian or Spanish heritage, but that's not the case: the actor actually has Welsh, English, French, German, and Irish ancestry.
Young Zachary Levi
Young Zachary Levi
Zachary isn't an only child. He has an older sister and a younger sister, Sarah and Shekinah, who've blessed him with adorable nephews.
I was a boy, growing up with two girls, and I got lost in this ocean of estrogen. I tried to find a way to be heard and noticed.
When Levi was a child, his family moved frequently from state to state before finally settling in California. It was there where the boy made his first steps towards his future career - it happened pretty early. At the age of six, Zachary played on the stage of a local theater by performing lead roles in such musicals as Grease, The Wizard of Oz, and others.

Acting Career

In 2001, Zachary Levi made his acting debut on screen. The young actor appeared in a low-budget comedy directed by singer Sisqó, alongside Grammy and Emmy winner Bob Newhart. The following year, he landed one of the lead roles in ABC's sitcom Less than Perfect. The show was set in a TV news office where employees found themselves in various comedic situations. Zachary played Kipp Steadman, an ambitious snob who clashed with red-haired colleague Claudia (Sara Rue).
Zachary Levi in the TV Show Less than Perfect
Zachary Levi in the TV Show Less than Perfect
The actor chose his middle name as his stage name after an agent told him that someone named Zach Pugh wouldn't make it in Hollywood. The show was a hit and ran for four seasons, ending in 2006. In 2007, Levi received a lead role in the comedy TV show Chuck. Though Zachary had to leave his role in the Broadway production of Young Frankenstein, he accepted the offer - with Roger Bart taking over his part.
A Frame from the TV Show Chuck
A Frame from the TV Show Chuck
He played a young computer geek who accidentally downloaded classified government secrets into his brain. The secrets turned Chuck's life upside down, putting him under CIA surveillance.

This role earned Zachary an award Choice TV Actor: Action at the Teen Choice Awards ceremony; his co-star, Yvonne Strahovski (a future star of The Handmaid's Tale), also won an award. The actor also earned a solid paycheck from the show: $60,000 per episode.
Zachary Levi at the Teen Choice Awards
Zachary Levi at the Teen Choice Awards
In 2009-2010, Zachary appeared in the critically acclaimed animated film Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. He also provided voice work for several video games and the animated film Tangled. He voiced Flynn Rider, a charming thief who helps Rapunzel escape from her tower. He later reprised the role in the 6-minute short Tangled Ever After (2012), the TV movie Tangled: Before Ever After (2017), and the series Tangled: The Series (2017-2018).

In the meantime, Levi's popularity grew with each passing day. He regularly landed on lists of TV's sexiest men and drove women wild. His striking looks and impressive physique landed Zachary an audition for the role of Fandral, a member of the Warriors Three, in the action film Thor (2011). Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts forced him to drop out, so Joshua Dallas received that role.
Zachary Often Was on a List of the Sexiest Men on TV
Zachary Often Was on a List of the Sexiest Men on TV
However, Zachary portrayed Fandral in the sequel Thor: The Dark World (2013). This time, Dallas couldn't return due to scheduling conflicts. Levi reprised the role once more in 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, directed by New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi.
Zachary Levi in Thor: Ragnarok
Zachary Levi in Thor: Ragnarok
The actor also took part in the voice recording of the fantasy comedy animation show Star Wars: Detours on which he worked with George Lucas, Seth Green, and Matthew Senreich (creators of Robot Chicken). Though the project launched in 2012, fans are still waiting for its release.
Zachary Voices Animation Characters Pretty Often
Zachary Voices Animation Characters Pretty Often
In 2015, Zachary appeared in the mini-TV show Heroes Reborn, the follow-up of the TV show Heroes. The series drew mixed reviews, with critics citing overuse of special effects and excessive drama.
In 2015, Zachary Appeared in the Mini TV Show Heroes Reborn
In 2015, Zachary Appeared in the Mini TV Show Heroes Reborn
The actor had great success not only in television but on Broadway, too. In 2016, he starred in the play She Loves Me in which he worked with Laura Benanti who is famous for starring in such TV shows as Nashville and Supergirl. Levi earned a Tony Award nomination for this critically acclaimed performance.
Zachary Levi at the Tony Award Ceremony
Zachary Levi at the Tony Award Ceremony
In 2017, Zachary appeared in the mini TV show Alias Grace - a story about an immigrant maid, Grace Marks (Sarah Gadon), convicted for the murder of her employer (Paul Gross) in the mid-19th century. In 2018, the actor appeared in the comedy horror film Office Uprising with Brenton Thwaites and played a memorable character in the second season of the internationally successful series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Music Career

In May of 2010, the song Terrified, which Zachary Levi recorded with an American singer, Katharine McPhee, appeared on iTunes.
Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi (Ost.Tangled/Rapunzel) - I See The Light
Besides, Zachary and an actress, Mandy Moore, recorded a few soundtracks for Tangled (2010). Later, the brilliant duet, which was nominated for Best Original Song, sang the song I See The Light at the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony.

Private Life of Zachary Levi

From 2008 to 2010, Zachary Levi dated American blonde singer Caitlin Crosby.
Caitlin Crosby and Zachary Levi
Caitlin Crosby and Zachary Levi
Three years after their breakup, the actor started dating Canadian actress and former model Missy Peregrym. In summer 2014, the couple married in Hawaii, but six months later they filed for divorce. Later, the actor said, "You can never get ready for marriage. Marriage is a totally different story!"
Zachary Levi and Missy Peregrym
Zachary Levi and Missy Peregrym
It's hard to tell if there's someone in his heart now, but his fans believe that such an attractive man can't be single.

Levi is passionate about motorcycles and sports cars (he has Nissan GT-R); he is good at poker and is crazy about video games. His passion for video games once backfired on Zachary: while playing tennis on Nintendo Wii, he broke a glass lamp with his hand - the actor needed 14 stitches.
Zachary Levi is Passionate About Motorcycles
Zachary Levi is Passionate About Motorcycles
In September 2010, Zachary launched his own company, The Nerd Machine, which organizes charity media festivals, sells unique merchandise, and runs a forum where comic book fans worldwide can connect.
The actor's height is 193 cm.

Zachary_Levi Now

In April 2019, Zachary Levi starred in the American fantasy action film Shazam! directed by David F. Sandberg. The story centers on teenager Billy Batson, who can transform into an adult superhero by saying the magic word "Shazam." Jack Dylan Grazer, Djimon Hounsou, and Asher Angel will also appear in the film. To prepare for the role, the actor had to train hard to gain over 10 kilograms of muscle mass.
Shazam! - Trailer
In 2020, there are several films in production with Levi's participation. These include "American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story," in which he stars. The film follows American football player Kurt Warner's journey from grocery store clerk to Super Bowl champion. The premiere is scheduled for 2021.
Also in 2022, the sequel to "Shazam!" premiered, with Zachary reprising his role. In addition, Levi will soon be seen in the movie "Prisoner 760" as Neil Buckland.

Zachary Levi: latest news and articles

  • Does anyone know where to watch recorded theater performances? It would be very interesting to evaluate Levi`s work in the theater.
    2021-04-10 11:52:03
  • Handsome, stately and tall actor Zachary. I remember him very much in the film «Thor».
    2021-04-05 10:45:37
  • I loved watching «Alvin and the Chipmunks» with the kids, and as it turned out, Zachary Levi Pew was filming there.
    2021-03-21 16:10:49
  • It seems to me that the role of a computer scientist in the TV series «Chuck» was very suitable for Levi. Anyway, he has more of a comedic image.
    2021-03-20 11:59:41
  • Levi`s name is very beautiful, 6 years ago I became a mother and gave my son a similar name - Zakhar :)
    2021-02-19 19:00:54
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