Co-starring alongside Robert Downey Jr. in the film "Due Date," Zach Galifianakis has become one of the most well-known comedians in the industry -- but I bet you didn't know he once wrote for "Saturday Night Live"?
Find out more interesting facts about the "Hangover" star.
Fun Tidbits About Zach Galifianakis
Zacharius Knight "Zach" Galifianakis was born on October 1, 1969 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and is of Greek decent.
After failing his last class at North Carolina State University by one point in 1992, he moved to New York to pursue standup.
Zach was a writer for "Saturday Night Live" in 1997, but only for two weeks.
Galifianakis was featured in the second version of Kanye West's video "Can't Tell Me Nothing."
Galifianakis has a series of videos on FunnyorDie.com titled "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis," where he conducts interviews with popular celebrities between two potted ferns.Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis: Natalie Portman from Between Two Ferns
Zach became a household name with his breakout role as Alan in "The Hangover," which earned him an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance.
Phil: You're not really wearing that are you?Alan: Wearing what?Phil: The man purse. You actually gonna wear that or are you just f**kin' with me?Alan: It's where I keep all my things. Get a lot of compliments on this. Plus it's not a purse, it's called a satchel. Indiana Jones wears one.
According to his official site, Zach enjoys tractors and red wine, and dreams of Iceland.
Galifianakis currently plays a supporting role on the HBO series "Bored to Death."
He has two siblings, a younger sister Merritt, and an older brother, Greg.
Check out Zach in "Due Date" -- in theaters now.
