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Real Name Zach Cregger
Net Worth 2026
Birthday (Year-Month-Day) 1981-3-1
Nationality American
Occupation Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
Height 1.88 m or 6 ft 2 inches
Weight kg or 0 pounds
Marital Status Single
Ethnicity
Education
Kids
Kids Names



Zach Cregger
Cregger at the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con
Born
Zachary Michael Cregger

(1981-03-01) March 1, 1981 (age 45)
Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
EducationSchool of Visual Arts
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • director
  • writer
  • producer
Years active1998–present
Spouse
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(m. 2019)​
AwardsSee below

Zachary Michael Cregger (born March 1, 1981)[1] is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He is a founding member of the comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know and starred in the sitcoms Friends with Benefits, Guys with Kids, and Wrecked. He wrote and directed the horror films Barbarian (2022), Weapons (2025), and Resident Evil (2026), also producing the latter two.

Early life and education

Cregger was raised 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

Actor and comedian

Cregger (far right) and The Whitest Kids U' Know at the 25th Independent Spirit Awards in 2010

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 online, leading to an invitation to the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado in 2006. The troupe won the award for Best Sketch Group and attracted the attention of several networks.[6] Following the showcase, Fuse ordered a sketch series from the group.[7] The Whitest Kids U' Know aired its first season on the network in 2007 before moving to then-sister network IFC.[8] The series 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 Festival in Lower Manhattan, New York 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.

Filmmaker

Cregger wrote and directed the 2022 horror film Barbarian, starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long. He wrote and directed the 2025 horror film Weapons, receiving critical acclaim and several accolades including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Amy Madigan.[13][14][15] He wrote and directed Resident Evil (2026), based on the video game franchise of the same name from Capcom.[16][17]

In December 2025, it was announced that he will serve as a producer on a feature film adaptation of Torso for Netflix.[18] At the Warner Bros. Pictures panel at CinemaCon 2026, a new film directed by Cregger, the science fiction thriller The Flood, was announced. It is set for release on August 11, 2028, and will be co-produced with Amblin Entertainment. In the same panel, New Line announced a Weapons prequel titled Gladys, set for release on September 8, 2028, which is expected to be co-written with Zach Shields, but will not be directed by Cregger.[19]

In 2026, Cregger was announced to be writing a film adaptation of Trevor Henderson's internet phenomenon Siren Head, with Brian Duffield set to direct.[20]

Personal life

In 2013, Cregger met Sara Paxton in Austin, Texas on the set of Love & Air Sex while they portrayed an on-screen couple.[21] They were engaged in 2018 and married in October 2019.[22]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes Ref.
2009 Miss March Yes Yes No Co-directed and co-written with Trevor Moore [23][24]
2021 The Civil War on Drugs Yes Yes Executive
2022 Barbarian Yes Yes No [25]
2024 Mars No Yes Yes [26]
2025 Weapons Yes Yes Yes Also composer [13][27]
Companion No No Yes [16][28]
2026 Resident Evil Yes Yes Yes
Acting roles
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2008 College Cooper
2009 Miss March Eugene Bell
2011 The Death and Return of Superman Hal Jordan / Green Lantern Short film [29]
2013 Love & Air Sex Jeff
2014 Date and Switch Greg
2016 Opening Night Micky
2018 Doubting Thomas Graham
2021 The Civil War on Drugs Abraham Lincoln / various roles
2022 Barbarian Everett
2024 Mars Kyle Capshaw / various roles (voices)
2026 Resident Evil Intercom (voice)

Television

Year Title Director Writer Producer Creator
2004 The Lounge Yes
2004–2006 Uncle Morty's Dub Shack Yes
2006 Comedy Zen Yes
2007–11 The Whitest Kids U' Know Yes Yes Executive Yes
2021 Sasquatch No No Executive No
Acting roles
Year Title Role Notes
1998 Homicide: Life on the Street Dean Stamper Episode "Brotherly Love"
2007–11 The Whitest Kids U' Know Various roles Main cast
2011 Friends with Benefits Aaron
2012–13 Guys with Kids Nick
2014 About a Boy T.J. Recurring role
2015 The McCarthys Doug Episode "The Ref"
2016–18 Wrecked Owen Main role
2019 Adam Ruins Everything Berch Episode "Adam Ruins Nature"
Just Roll with It Brent Episode "Gator's Reunion"

Awards and nominations

List of Cregger's nominations and awards
Award Year Category Title Result Ref.
Astra Film Award 2026 Best Original Screenplay Weapons Nominated [30]
Critics' Choice Award 2026 Best Original Screenplay Nominated [31]
Fangoria Chainsaw Award 2023 Best Director Barbarian Nominated [32]
Best Screenplay Nominated
2026 Best Director Weapons Pending [33]
Best Screenplay Pending
Producers Guild of America Award 2026 Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures Nominated [34]
Writers Guild of America Award 2026 Best Original Screenplay Nominated [35]

References

  1. 1 2 "Zach Cregger Biography". Tribute. Archived from the original on November 6, 2025.
  2. ↑ Romano, Nick (July 30, 2025). "Watch the Weapons opening scene: How the first few minutes tell the origin of the movie itself (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 22, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Cregger, Zach (May 20, 2011). "A Brief Interview with the Whitest Kids U'Know's Zach Creger [sic]". IFC (Interview). Interviewed by Melissa Locker. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  4. ↑ "The Whitest Kids U' Know - Zach Cregger". IFC. October 20, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  5. ↑ "The Whitest Kids U' Know - Darren Trumeter". IFC. October 21, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  6. ↑ "COVER- Is America ready for Moore? Trevor sure hopes so". The Hook. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  7. ↑ Boyd, Betsy (July 17, 2006). "The Whitest Kids U Know". Variety. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  8. ↑ "BIG NEWS: WHITEST KIDS MOVE TO IFC!!! - Whitest Kids U'Know". August 9, 2011. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  9. ↑ "The Whitest Kids U' Know - About". IFC. October 21, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  10. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (April 17, 2024). "The Whitest Kids U' Know's Animated Feature 'Mars' Sets Tribeca World Premiere". Animation Magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  11. ↑ Moore, Trevor. "Self Suck Saturday". Youtube. wkukVODS.
  12. ↑ "Zach Cregger Bio | Nick | Guys with Kids". NBC. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  13. 1 2 Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 25, 2023). "New Line Lands Hot Package 'Weapons'; 'Barbarian's Zach Cregger To Helm His Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  14. ↑ Kit, Borys (January 25, 2023). "New Line Wins Intense Auction for 'Weapons,' the New Movie From 'Barbarian' Filmmaker Zach Cregger". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  15. ↑ Rindner, Grant (January 25, 2023). "Barbarian Writer/Director Zach Cregger's Next Film Weapons Is Reportedly a "Multistory Horror Epic" Similar to Magnolia". GQ. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  16. 1 2 Kit, Borys (January 24, 2025). "Zach Cregger to Tackle 'Resident Evil' Reboot, Igniting Bidding War (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  17. ↑ Morgan, Emmanuel (March 30, 2026). "As Hollywood Courts Gamers, They Warn: 'Don't Ruin This'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  18. ↑ Kit, Borys (December 12, 2025). "Netflix Teams with Roy Lee, Zach Cregger to Tackle Brian Michael Bendis-Marc Andreyko Graphic Novel 'Torso' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  19. ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 15, 2026). "Warner Bros Release Dates: Zach Cregger's 'The Flood', 'Ocean's', More". Deadline. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  20. ↑ Grober, Matt. "Warner Bros. Sets 'Siren Head' Movie; Brian Duffield To Direct From Script Penned With Zach Cregger". Deadline. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Sara Paxton from 'Aquamarine' is Now Starring in Horror Films and Has a Celebrity Fiancé". August 20, 2019.
  22. ↑ "We're Making a Splash With This Aquamarine Cast Check In". E! Online. April 20, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  23. ↑ Tagala, Marivic (March 2, 2009). "'Miss March' misses smarts". The Eagle. American University. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
  24. ↑ Paybarah, Ayi (August 9, 2021). "Trevor Moore, a Founder of 'The Whitest Kids U' Know,' Dies at 41". The New York Times. ProQuest 2559500308. Reference for Moore as co-writer.
  25. ↑ Navarro, Meagan (September 7, 2022). "'Barbarian' Review – Violent, Ruthless Crowd-Pleaser Makes for One of the Year's Biggest Surprises". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
  26. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (September 3, 2025). "The Whitest Kids U Know Adult Animated Comedy 'Mars' Set for Deluxe Blu-ray Set in 2026". Animation Magazine. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Ryan & Hays Holladay and Zach Cregger Scoring Cregger's 'Weapons'". Film Music Reporter. April 20, 2025. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
  28. ↑ Squires, John (April 24, 2024). "New Line's 'Companion' from 'Barbarian' Team Has Been Rated "R" for "Strong Violence" & "Sexual Content"". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  29. ↑ Landis, Max (February 8, 2012). The Death and Return of Superman CREDITS (Video). AdjacentTV. Event occurs at 0:36–0:38. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via YouTube.
  30. ↑ Alter, Ethan (November 25, 2025). "'One Battle After Another' leads Astra Film Awards Nominations". GoldDerby. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  31. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (December 5, 2025). "Critics Choice Awards Nominations: 'Sinners' Leads with 17 Nods". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  32. ↑ Gilchrist, Todd (January 27, 2023). "Jordan Peele's 'Nope,' Ti West's 'Pearl' Lead Fangoria's Chainsaw Award Nominations". Variety. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  33. ↑ Fedak, Tanya (July 2, 2026). "Bryan Fuller's 'Dust Bunny', '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Lead Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2026 Nominees". Variety. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  34. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (January 9, 2026). "Producers Guild Awards Movie Nominations Include F1, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, Sinners, Weapons". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  35. ↑ Zee, Michaela (January 27, 2026). "Writers Guild Awards Nominations: 'Sinners,' 'Marty Supreme' and 'One Battle After Another' Among the Nominees". Variety. Retrieved January 27, 2026.

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