Zach Braff is the Emmy-nominated TV and film actor who played Dr. John "J.D." Dorian on Scrubs. He has been a member of the main cast for all 9 seasons. He has also directed several episodes and was an executive producer for the ninth season.
Bio[]
Born on April 6th, 1975 in South Orange, New Jersey, Zach Braff has been interested in acting his entire life. At age 11, Braff could be found at a renowned children's acting camp called Stagedoor Manor. His breakthrough on TV was playing a surrogate love interest on HBO's The Baby-Sitter's Club. After attracting the attention of a well-connected talent scout, Braff acted for an unsold pilot, alongside Gwyneth Paltrow. By 1993, he was known for his first big role, as the teenaged son of Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in Manhattan Murder Mystery.
Zach then attended Northwestern University, rather than making an immediate transition to a full-time career. While at Northwestern, Braff wrote and directed several short films. In 2000 Braff auditioned for Scrubs; which became his breakout role. His Scrubs success helped Braff write, direct, and star in Garden State and The Last Kiss. Zach is also known for the role of Chicken Little.
In 2011, Zach wrote a play All New People which premiered in New York City on June 28. In April 2013 he announced he was writing another movie entitled Wish I Was Here and it attempting to raise $2,000,000 via Kickstarter. The film was funded and filmed in 2013 and premiered in January 2014 at Sundance to generally favorable review. It was released in theaters July 2014.
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Media | Role | Character |
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1993 | The Baby-Sitters Club | TV | Actor | David Cummings (1 episode) |
Manhattan Murder Mystery | Film | Actor | Nick Lipton | |
1994 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | TV | Actor | Tom/Tammy (1 episode) |
1997 | Lionel on a Sunday | Film | Writer/Director | |
1999 | Getting to Know You | Film | Actor | Wesley |
2000 | Endsville | Film | Actor | Dean |
Blue Moon | Film | Actor | Fred | |
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy | Film | Actor | Benji | |
2001-2009 | Scrubs | TV | Actor/Director/Exec. Producer | J.D. |
2002 | Clone High | TV | Voice | X-Stream Mike / Paul Revere (2 episodes) |
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | TV Movie | Actor | J.D. | |
2004 | Garden State | Film | Writer/Director/Actor | Andrew Largeman |
2005 | Chicken Little | Film | Voice | Chicken Little |
Kingdom Hearts II | Video Game | Voice | Chicken Little | |
Arrested Development | TV | Actor | Phillip Litt (2 episodes) | |
2006 | The Last Kiss | Film | Actor | Michael |
Chicken Little: Ace in Action | Video Game | Voice | Chicken Little | |
The Ex | Film | Actor | Tom Reilly | |
2010 | The High Cost of Living | Film | Actor | Henry Welles |
Positive Comment | Film | Executive Producer | ||
2012 | Cougar Town | TV | Actor | Pizza Guy (1 episode) |
The Exes | TV | Actor | Chuck Feeney (1 episode) | |
Tar | Film | Actor | Albert | |
2013 | Oz The Great and Powerful | Film | Actor | Frank / Finley |
Effed! | Short | Actor | Richie Keys | |
Wish I Was Here | Film | Director/Writer/Actor | Aidan Bloom |
Awards[]
Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | For | Title |
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2002 | Teen Choice Awards | Teen Choice Award | Nominated | TV - Choice Actor, Comedy | Scrubs |
2003 | Teen Choice Awards | Teen Choice Award | Nominated | Choice TV Actor, Comedy | Scrubs |
2004 | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | CFCA Award | Won | Best New Director | Garden State |
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards | FFCC Award | Won | Pauline Kael Breakout Award | Garden State | |
Hollywood Film Festival | Hollywood Breakthrough Award | Won | Breakthrough Directing | Garden State | |
Humanitas Prize | Humanitas Prize | Nominated | Sundance Film Category | Garden State | |
National Board of Review, USA | NBR Award | Won | Best Debut Director | Garden State | |
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | PFCS Award | Won | Breakout of the Year - Behind the Camera | Garden State | |
Sundance Film Festival | Grand Jury Prize | Nominated | Dramatic | Garden State | |
Teen Choice Awards | Teen Choice Award | Nominated | Choice TV Actor, Comedy | Scrubs | |
2005 | Central Ohio Film Critics Association | COFCA Award | Won | Breakthrough Film Artist | Garden State |
Emmy Awards | Emmy | Nominated | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Scrubs | |
Empire Awards, UK | Empire Award | Nominated | Best Newcomer | Garden State | |
Golden Globes, USA | Golden Globe | Nominated | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Scrubs | |
Grammy Awards | Grammy | Won | Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media | Garden State | |
Independent Spirit Awards | Independent Spirit Award | Won | Best First Feature | Garden State | |
Nominated | Best First Screenplay | Garden State | |||
MTV Movie Awards | MTV Movie Award | Nominated | Best Kiss | Garden State | |
Breakthrough Male | Garden State | ||||
Online Film Critics Society Awards | OFCS Award | Won | Best Breakthrough Filmmaker | Garden State | |
Nominated | Best Breakthrough Performance | Garden State | |||
Best Screenplay, Original | Garden State | ||||
People's Choice Awards | People's Choice Award | Nominated | Favorite Leading Man | n/a | |
People's Choice Awards | People's Choice Award | Nominated | Favorite Leading Man | n/a | |
Satellite Awards | Golden Satellite Award | Nominated | Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Scrubs | |
Teen Choice Awards | Teen Choice Award | Nominated | Choice Movie Actor: Drama | Garden State | |
Choice Movie Blush Scene | Garden State | ||||
Choice Movie Breakout Performance - Male | Garden State | ||||
Choice Movie Liplock | Garden State | ||||
Choice Movie Love Scene | Garden State | ||||
Choice TV Actor: Comedy | Scrubs | ||||
Writers Guild of America | WGA Award (Screen) | Nominated | Best Original Screenplay | Garden State | |
2006 | Golden Globes | Golden Globe | Nominated | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Scrubs |
Teen Choice Awards | Teen Choice Award | Nominated | TV - Choice Actor: Comedy | Scrubs | |
2007 | Golden Globes | Golden Globe | Nominated | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Scrubs |
External Links[]
- ZachBraff.com -- Official website
- Zach Braff's Myspace -- Zach Braff's Myspace.com page
- Zach Braff's Facebook -- Zach Braff's Facebook.com page
- Zach Braff's Twitter -- Zach Braff's Twitter.com page
Episodes Directed[]
CAST | ||
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MAIN | Zach Braff • Sarah Chalke • Donald Faison • Neil Flynn • Ken Jenkins • John C. McGinley • Judy Reyes • Eliza Coupe • Kerry Bishé • Michael Mosley • Dave Franco | |
SUPPORTING | Johnny Kastl • Sam Lloyd • Robert Maschio • Christa Miller • Travis Schuldt • Aloma Wright | |
SEE ALSO | List of character appearances • Cast from Season: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • W • 9 | e |
CREW | ||
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All Crew Members • Writers • Directors • Producers • Editors • Other |
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