Zach McGowan

Zach McGowan is an American actor who is set to portray a character for Season 9 in AMC's The Walking Dead.

Biography
Zach McGowan was born and raised in New York City, where he started acting at an early age in school productions. His passion for the stage followed him through his high school and college years and landed him on the New York City stage in 2003 where he honed his craft in numerous off Broadway productions. In 2005 Zach moved to Los Angeles to work in film and Television. Zach's film work includes "Terminator Salvation" directed by McG "The Hunt For Eagle One" (Sony Screen Gems) directed by Brian Clyde, "Crash Point" (Sony Screen Gems) directed by Henry Crum, and "Seal Team Six" directed by Mark Andrews. On Television Zach Guest-starred in the premiere episode of the 5th season of "Numb3rs", and in season 7 episode 6 of "CSI Miami." Zach's short film work includes leading roles in "The 14th Morning" (LA International Short Film Festival, New Haven Film Festival, and The Method Festival), and "Sadiq" (official 2006 MTVU Student Film Maker Award Nominee, and winner "Best Short" at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival) by Sean Mullin. Zach can also be heard in numerous advertisements, video games, and animation projects doing Voice Over work. Zach lives in Los Angeles and is a member of both SAG and AFTRA.

Other Works

 * Shameless
 * Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
 * Black Sails
 * The 100
 * Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

Trivia

 * He was born and raised on the upper west side of Manhattan.
 * He attended Carleton College, a private liberal arts school in Northfield Minnesota, where he met his wife.
 * He is of Irish and Russian Jewish descent.