Zach Cregger

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Zachary Michael Cregger (born March 1, 1981) is an American comedian, actor, writer, director and producer. He is one of the founding members of the comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know. He later starred in the sitcoms Friends with Benefits, Guys with Kids, and Wrecked. In 2022, Cregger wrote and directed the horror film Barbarian, which was a commercial success and opened to positive critical reviews.

Early life and education

Cregger was born in Arlington, Virginia.[1][2] He performed in various local comedy and music groups[3] before moving to Brooklyn, New York to attend the School of Visual Arts.[4]

Career

Cregger is a founding member of the Whitest Kids U' Know comedy troupe, formed alongside Trevor Moore and Sam Brown in 2000. While shooting an independent film, he met Darren Trumeter who subsequently joined the group.[5] The Whitest Kids U' Know garnered success locally and on the internet, leading to an invitation to the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in 2006. The troupe won the award for Best Sketch Group and attracted the attention of industry executives.[6] Following their successful showcase, Fuse network ordered a sketch series from the group.[7] The Whitest Kids U' Know aired its first season on the network before moving to then-sister network IFC.[8] The show ran for five seasons before concluding in 2011.[9]

Alongside Moore, he starred in and co-directed the films Miss March and The Civil War on Drugs. The latter received a limited theatrical release and aired as a recurring serial during the final season of The Whitest Kids U' Know.[3] The troupe's second feature film, Mars, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, 2024.[10]

In 2008, Cregger made his first film appearance in Deb Hagan's directorial debut College.[11] In 2011, he joined the cast of the NBC sitcom Friends with Benefits. He then starred on the NBC sitcom Guys with Kids from 2012 to 2013.[12] From 2016 to 2018, he starred as Owen O'Connor on the TBS sitcom Wrecked.

Cregger wrote and directed the 2022 horror film Barbarian, starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long. He directed and wrote the screenplay for the upcoming horror film Weapons.[13][14][15]

In January 2025, it was announced that Cregger would write and direct a film based on the Resident Evil franchise.[16]

Personal life

In 2013, Cregger met Sara Paxton in Austin, Texas on the set of Love & Air Sex whilst playing an on-screen couple.[17] The couple became engaged in 2018 and married the following year on October 27, 2019.

In January 2025, Cregger was interviewed by The Washington Post for an article detailing alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by the youth pastor at a prominent church his family attended.[18]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes
2009 Miss March Yes Yes No Co-directed and co-written with Trevor Moore
2011 The Civil War on Drugs Yes Yes Executive
2022 Barbarian Yes Yes No
2024 Mars No Yes Yes
2025 Companion No No Yes [19][20]
Template:Pending film Yes Yes Yes Also composer
2026 Template:Pending film Yes Yes No

Acting roles

Year Title Role Notes
2008 College Cooper
2009 Miss March Eugene Bell
2011 The Civil War on Drugs Abraham Lincoln / various roles
The Death and Return of Superman Hal Jordan / Green Lantern Short film
2013 Love & Air Sex Jeff
2014 Date and Switch Greg
2016 Opening Night Micky
2018 Doubting Thomas Graham
2022 Barbarian Everett
2024 Mars Various

Television

Acting roles

Year Title Role Notes
1998 Homicide: Life on the Street Dean Stamper Episode: "Brotherly Love"
2007–2011 The Whitest Kids U' Know Various roles Also director, writer and executive producer
2011 Friends with Benefits Aaron Main role
2012–2013 Guys with Kids Nick Main role
2014 About a Boy T.J. Recurring role
2015 The McCarthys Doug Episode: "The Ref"
2016–2018 Wrecked Owen Main role
2019 Adam Ruins Everything Berch Episode: "Adam Ruins Nature"
Just Roll with It Brent Episode: "Gator's Reunion"

Producer

Associate producer

  • The Lounge (2004)
  • Comedy Zen (2006)

References

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