Biography

Zach Sowers is an actor, former professional basketball player, and multidisciplinary artist originally from Zanesville, Ohio.

Before pursuing a career in entertainment, Sowers attended the University of Akron and William Jessup University, where basketball played a major role in shaping his discipline, work ethic, and competitive drive. He later played professionally and was selected in the NBA G League draft by an affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following an injury, Sowers began exploring a new creative path that ultimately led him to acting.

He began his entertainment career through commercial work and modeling before transitioning into television and film. Since then, Sowers has built a growing body of work across dramatic television and feature films, with appearances in productions including Law & Order, Star Trek: Picard, Criminal Minds, and Quantum Leap.

In 2026, Sowers appeared as Slim in the Lionsgate feature film Splash City, bringing together his real-life basketball background and acting experience for the role. He has continued expanding his television career with roles in major network and streaming productions.

Beyond acting, Sowers has a background in graphic design, music, and other creative disciplines, all of which have influenced his approach to storytelling and performance. He continues to pursue roles that challenge him creatively while building a career centered on authenticity, discipline, and meaningful characters.
- IMDb mini biography by: Zachary Sowers