The paternal ancestors of the talented actor, producer, comedian and screenwriter emigrated to the United States from Greece. Far from their homeland, the family has preserved national traditions and the Orthodox faith. Zak Halifianakis began his career in his youth with small comic numbers, a television show, and then immersed himself in the world of cinema.
Unusual and original, he immediately fell in love with the viewer, and in our short review the best films featuring a talented American with Greek roots.
1
Heartbreakers. 2001
Of course, the main focus in the comedy of David Mirkin is attracted by the charming and seductive Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
But the small role of the cook, the friend of the protagonist, inherited by Zach made him pay attention to the producers and meters of Hollywood. The actor was not lost among the star cast, but his ability to improvise and an excellent sense of humor helped him, as always.
After the success of comic performances in Times Square and on television, participation in "Heartbreakers" was a kind of start of a talented actor in a big movie.
2
Bring back from the dead. 2003-2005
Acting in a big movie, Zak did not leave his work on television, and starred in the science fiction television series, which premiered at the end of October 2003.
The creators, having shot 26 moves, closed the project due to the decline in popularity, but the series left its mark on American television. The audience appreciated the unusual plot, but critics perceived the game of actors, screenwriter and director in different ways.
Be that as it may, for the aspiring movie actor, this became another step when climbing the cinematic Olympus.
3
In the wild. 2007
Sean Penn began filming a movie in the genre of road movie, and invited one of the roles of the already famous comedian.
The tape, based on the work of John Krakauer, turned out to be interesting and was warmly received by the audience. The director saw Leonardo di Caprio in the title role, but Emil Hirsch starred.
The tape was shot on real events from the life of Christopher Mackandles. The film "In the wild" fell into two nominations for an Oscar. For the best installation and best male lead.
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Once upon a time in Vegas. 2008
The name of the romantic comedy was taken from a popular proverb in the United States, the meaning of which is everything that happens in Vegas and remains in this city.
The plot is pretty funny. The girl, abandoned by her boyfriend, goes to Las Vegas to scatter. There she meets a young man, and waking up in the morning, both found that they were married.
The newlyweds are trying to get out of this situation. And again, in the friends of the main character, a funny guy named Jack, who was talented and, as always, original, was played by Zach Halifianakis.
5
Hangover. 2009
The original name of this already become a cult, American comedy film "The Hangover", and in 2010 she received the Golden Globe.
Alan Garner, played by Zach, knocks down four friends at pranks that have dire consequences and even problems with the law. Waking up in the morning after a bachelor party, friends are trying to remember what happened to them the night before.
The film was a commercial success in the United States, and viewers welcomed the adventures of the main characters of the picture. During the world box office "Bachelor Party" raised a record 497 million dollars.
6
Kill boredom. 2009-2011
In the American box office, the television series was titled "Deadly Bored," and Halifianakis played a major role.
His hero, a not-so-successful comic book artist, constantly finds out his relationship with his girlfriend Leo. The plot revolves around a writer who, to overcome boredom, goes to private detectives.
His friends, the same losers, are trying to help him realize himself in the complex sphere of private investigation.
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I would be in heaven. 2009
The tragicomedy became a film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Walter Kern, and its premiere took place in 2009.
Zach played a minor role in the film, but perfectly fit into the star constellation of Hollywood meters George Clooney and the beautiful Vera Farmiga. The bearded actor once again proved to himself, the viewer and the directors, that he was capable of performing complex acting tasks.
Critics praised the film, and filmmakers and actors were rewarded for their work with the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award.
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This is a very funny story. 2010
A diverse actor also found his place in the dramatic film, playing Bobby, who six times tried to balance his life.
The plot is based on the tragedy of a young guy who suffers from clinical depression, and therefore falls into a psychiatric hospital. Here he meets Bobby and finds a soul mate in him.
In addition to the magnificent game of actors who make you empathize with the life tragedy of the main characters, the film is also worth watching because of the magnificent soundtrack.
9
Back to back. 2010
Zach's partner on the set of sparkling comedy was Robert Downey Jr. and charming Michelle Monaghan.
The travel film tells the story of a guy who hurries home to catch his son. In fellow travelers, he is not quite an adequate person with his own quirks.
You can’t call the director Todd Philipps the genius of comedy, but the film was shot talentedly, with knowledge of his craft. Downey Jr and Zach Halifianakis perfectly complement each other in the frame, becoming the new comic couple of American cinema.
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Bachelor Party II. From Vegas to Bangkok. 2011
The audience saw the second part of the famous trilogy in May 2011, and they launched it into Russian distribution a week after the Hollywood premiere.
Past experience tells friends that Alan is an unwanted guest at the wedding, and by all means they try not to invite him to the celebration. But as always, everything secret becomes apparent, and the inadequate brother is again at the center of incredible adventures.
Not without scandals outside the film. Tattoo artist Mike Tyson filed a protest not to put his work on the face of one of the heroes of the picture. For participating in the comedy, the cast received large fees and interest from the rental, including Zack’s fortune increased by $ 5 million.
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Bachelor Party III. 2013
The creators of the first of two parts of the adventure, who love to have fun with friends, decided to develop success, and removed the third part of the Stag Party.
As it usually happens, the film turned out to be slightly worse than the previous ones, and the misadventures of the main characters, although the viewer liked them, received several critical assessments from experts. Be that as it may, Zack's filmography was supplemented by a new comedy in which the favorite of the audience again demonstrated the comedian's talent.
It is difficult to briefly convey the main storyline, but already well-known heroes again fall into ridiculous situations. After the premiere of the third bachelor party, Zack briefly changed his image, appearing in public without a beard.
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Birdman. 2014
The black comedy directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu was presented at the Venice Film Festival competition, but was not awarded the main prize.
But then the picture gathered a lot of awards and prizes, including the Golden Globe and the Sputnik Prize. Almost all film critic clubs in the United States called comedy the best film project of 2014.
The small budget of the film did not allow the creation of expensive scenery, because the actors worked directly on the streets of New York. But the comedy film only benefited from this, and the actors showed their true skill.
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Instigators. 2016
The film about a bank robbery is based on a real crime as a result of which, robbers made more than $ 17 million from one bank in North Carolina.
A bank employee, along with his mistress, robbed a collection vehicle, but out of inexperience leave a lot of evidence. The film ends with newsreels from a real bank robbery.
The main roles were played by Zach Halifianakis and Kristen Wiig. The bearded man was magnificent, but his partner received Golden Raspberry for her work.
14
Tulip fever. 2017
The list of films is continued by a historical drama, the events of which unfold in Holland in the first half of the 17th century.
The country was engulfed in “tulip fever” in the 1630s, and the filmmakers were able to accurately convey the atmosphere of that time. Great cast was selected, but the film received negative reviews from critics.
But lovers of historical films with pleasure watched the work of director Justin Chadwick, and noted that Zach had an excellent role in the role of a historical character.
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Kink of time. 2018
Today it is still the last film in which a talented actor starred. The premiere of the science-fiction film took place in the spring of 2018. Box office revenues were only $ 30 million more than the film’s budget.
The straightforward plot is based on a time travel classic for a fairy tale. The main characters fall into mysterious worlds, meeting new friends and mysterious personalities.
Part of the filming took place in New Zealand. The film crew, despite the workload, was happy to communicate with the indigenous tribes of a distant country.
Summary
Comedies with Zach Halifianakis in the title role will make even the most gloomy viewer laugh, because he always tries to surprise. Moreover, his acting style and behavior in the frame are always peculiar, and not a single comic artist of our time is unlike. And when viewers see the name Zach Galifianakis on the posters, they are happy to buy a ticket, knowing that the film will certainly cheer up and give pleasant emotions from the actor’s game.
In addition to the films, Zack was also involved in dubbing one of the heroes of the popular animated television series The Simpsons, which was first released in 1989.