- Born
- Birth nameZachary Michael Cregger
- Nickname
- Zach
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Zachary Michael Cregger is an American actor, writer, director, and producer who has successfully transitioned from a cult-favorite comedian to a leading voice in modern genre filmmaking. He first gained prominence as a founding member of the sketch comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know, serving as a primary writer and director for the boundary-pushing series throughout its five-season run on IFC.
Cregger made a massive impact on the horror landscape with his solo directorial debut, Barbarian (2022). The film was a breakout critical and commercial hit, praised for its subversion of tropes and masterful suspense. He followed this success by writing and directing the highly anticipated thriller Weapons (2025), further solidifying his reputation for crafting tense, original, and unpredictable narratives.
Beyond his directorial work, Cregger is a versatile talent with a background in television sitcoms such as Wrecked and Friends with Benefits. Known for his ability to blend unsettling atmospheres with sharp, character-driven tension, he continues to be a dynamic creative force in Hollywood, including his involvement in major projects like the Resident Evil film reboot.
- IMDb mini biography by: Nizam Miah
- SpouseSara Paxton(October 27, 2019 - present)
- Green eyes
- Attended School of Visual Arts in New York City where he met his 'Whitest Kids U Know' (2007) co-stars.
- Zach's seven times great-grandfather, Carter Braxton, signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence, among 56 people to do so. He was a merchant, planter, and Virginia politician.
- Met Darren Trumeter on the set of an independent film and asked him to join his comedy troupe, 'The Whitest Kids U Know'.
- Zach's uncle (mother's brother), William B. Taylor, Jr., was U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine from 2006 to 2009.
- Has directed one Oscar winning performance: Amy Madigan in Weapons.
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