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Zach Braff

Zach Braff is an actor, writer, and director. He is known for his role on the television series Scrubs and for writing, directing, and starring in the films Garden State and Wish I Was Here.

Date of Birth: April 06, 1975 (51)

Birth Place: South Orange, New Jersey, USA

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BIO

Zach Braff is an actor, writer, and director. He is known for his role on the television series Scrubs and for writing, directing, and starring in the films Garden State and Wish I Was Here. He is also known for starring in the movies Chicken Little and The Last Kiss. Zach starred in the 2014 Broadway production of Bullets Over Broadway.

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STAGE CREDITS

Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
David Shayne
All New People All New People
[West End]
West End Premiere, 2012
Charlie
All New People All New People
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2011
Performer
Trust Trust
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2010
Performer
Twelfth Night
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Sebastian
Macbeth
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Fleance/Young Siward

Writing

All New People
Playwright

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Movies

Manhattan Murder Mystery
[ 1993 ] Nick Lipton
Getting to Know You
[ 1999 ] Wesley
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
[ 2000 ] Benji
Endsville
[ 2000 ] Dean
Blue Moon
[ 2000 ] Young Fred
Garden State
[ 2004 ] Andrew Largeman
Chicken Little
[ 2005 ] Chicken Little
The Last Kiss
[ 2006 ] Michael
The Ex
[ 2006 ] Tom Reilly
The High Cost of Living
[ 2010 ] Henry Welles
The Color of Time
[ 2012 ] Albert
Oz the Great and Powerful
[ 2013 ] Frank, Finley
Wish I Was Here
[ 2014 ] Aidan Bloom
In Dubious Battle
[ 2016 ] Connor
Percy Vs Goliath
[ 2020 ] Jackson Weaver
The Comeback Trail
[ 2020 ] Walter Creon
Moonshot
[ 2022 ] Leon Kovi
Cheaper by the Dozen
[ 2022 ] Paul Baker
A Little White Lie
[ 2023 ] Real Shriver
A Good Person
[ 2023 ] producer
The Best Man's Ghostwriter
[ 2024 ] Cookie
French Girl
[ 2024 ] Gordon Kinski

TV Shows

Arrested Development
Phillip Litt
BoJack Horseman
Zach Braff
Scrubs
John 'J.D.' Dorian
Bad Monkey
[ 2024 ] Israel O'Peele
Long Story Short
[ 2025-2025 ] Gilad (voice)

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Zach Braff, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

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CLEAN HANDS Behind-The-Scenes Featurette Stars Zach Braff Photo
CLEAN HANDS Behind-The-Scenes Featurette Stars Zach Braff
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026

A new featurette for the drama CLEAN HANDS showcases Zach Braff and Esther McGregor's work on the film, which releases in select theaters and on demand based on a true story of addiction and recovery.
Photos: Shoshana Bean, Lilli Cooper and More at Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Photo
Photos: Shoshana Bean, Lilli Cooper and More at Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026

Project Healthy Minds hosted its fourth annual World Mental Health Day Gala in New York City, honoring Bill Lawrence with its Storyteller of the Year Award
Photos: Stagedoor Manor Alumni Reunite to Celebrate 50 Years Photo
Photos: Stagedoor Manor Alumni Reunite to Celebrate 50 Years
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2026

Earlier this week, the best of Broadway came together for Stagedoor 50: A One-Night-Only, celebrating 50 Years of Stagedoor Manor and benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund. Check out photos from inside the big night below!
Sarah Chalke Previews What's Ahead In SCRUBS Revival Season Two Photo
Sarah Chalke Previews What's Ahead In SCRUBS Revival Season Two
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026

Sarah Chalke spoke with Good Morning America about reprising Dr. Elliot Reid in the second season of the Scrubs revival and what viewers can expect from the new episodes.
Zach Braff, Donald Faison Talk SCRUBS Season 2 On THE VIEW Photo
Zach Braff, Donald Faison Talk SCRUBS Season 2 On THE VIEW
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026

Zach Braff and Donald Faison return to THE VIEW to discuss SCRUBS season 2 and the comeback of their podcast, Fake Doctors, Real Friends.
Zach Braff And Donald Faison Talk SCRUBS Bond And Podcast Return On THE VIEW Photo
Zach Braff And Donald Faison Talk SCRUBS Bond And Podcast Return On THE VIEW
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026

Zach Braff and Donald Faison discussed their longtime friendship, season two of the SCRUBS revival, and the return of their podcast during a visit to THE VIEW.
Zach Braff Talks Returning to SCRUBS for Hulu Revival Photo
Zach Braff Talks Returning to SCRUBS for Hulu Revival
by Rachel Stone - Sep 30, 2026

Zach Braff opens up to GOOD MORNING AMERICA about stepping back into Dr. J.D. Dorian's scrubs for the new Hulu revival season.
Zach Braff and Donald Faison Reveal What's Ahead in SCRUBS Season 2 Photo
Zach Braff and Donald Faison Reveal What's Ahead in SCRUBS Season 2
by Rachel Stone - Sep 30, 2026

Zach Braff and Donald Faison previewed season two of the SCRUBS revival on Good Morning America, while Braff also opened up on Live with Kelly and Mark about his early acting days with Gwyneth Paltrow.
Exclusive: Broadway Stars Share Childhood Photos From Their Summers at Stagedoor Mano Photo
Exclusive: Broadway Stars Share Childhood Photos From Their Summers at Stagedoor Manor
by Michael Gioia - Sep 25, 2026

As Stagedoor Manor alumni reunite for its 50th anniversary concert, BroadwayWorld shares an exclusive look at what life was like at camp. See more photos here.
Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy Photo
Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows. 
SCRUBS Season 2 Trailer Teases Sacred Heart's Doctors Mentoring New Interns Photo
SCRUBS Season 2 Trailer Teases Sacred Heart's Doctors Mentoring New Interns
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026

ABC released the official trailer for SCRUBS Season 2, showing J.D., Turk, and Elliot as established doctors guiding a new generation at Sacred Heart Hospital.
SCRUBS Season 2 Trailer Released Ahead of Revival Premiere Photo
SCRUBS Season 2 Trailer Released Ahead of Revival Premiere
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026

The revival comedy series starring Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke released its official Season 2 trailer. The two-episode premiere will air on ABC with subsequent episodes streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
HEY JONAS! to Launch Disney+, Hulu Video Podcast Deal With iHeartMedia
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026

Disney+, Hulu and iHeartMedia announced a video podcast partnership bringing six iHeartPodcasts titles to the streamers, starting with HEY JONAS!, with more series to follow in the coming months.
GIRLS LIKE GIRLS to Stream Exclusively on Peacock Photo
GIRLS LIKE GIRLS to Stream Exclusively on Peacock
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026

Peacock will exclusively stream Hayley Kiyoko's directorial debut GIRLS LIKE GIRLS, a coming-of-age film starring Maya da Costa, Myra Molloy, Levon Hawke and Zach Braff.
Before They Were Broadway Stars, This Is What Their Life Was Like at Theater Camp Photo
Before They Were Broadway Stars, This Is What Their Life Was Like at Theater Camp
by Michael Gioia - Jul 19, 2026

Theater camps like Stagedoor Manor and French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts have some incredibly famous alumni. BroadwayWorld looks at a handful of former campers who eventually made their way to Broadway.
Skylar Astin, Erich Bergen and More to Join STAGEDOOR 50 Entertainment Community Fund Photo
Skylar Astin, Erich Bergen and More to Join STAGEDOOR 50 Entertainment Community Fund Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

Stagedoor Manor and the Entertainment Community Fund will present Stagedoor 50: A One-Night-Only Concert celebrating 50 Years Of Stagedoor Manor Benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund.
Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, & More Nominated for 2026 Astra TV Awards Photo
Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, & More Nominated for 2026 Astra TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026

Broadway alums Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, Daniel Radcliffe, and many more have received nominations at the 2026 Astra TV Awards. Take a look at the full list here.
Harrison Ford, SCRUBS Stars Join Lineup for PALEYFEST LA 2026 Photo
Harrison Ford, SCRUBS Stars Join Lineup for PALEYFEST LA 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2026

Additional talent and moderators have joined the lineup for PaleyFest LA, including Harrison Ford who will join the Shrinking event, and Scrubs stars Judy Reyes, John C. McGinley, Neil Flynn, and Christa Miller.
Video: Watch the New Opening Sequence for ABC's SCRUBS Revival Photo
Video: Watch the New Opening Sequence for ABC's SCRUBS Revival
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2026

Ahead of its highly anticipated return this week, an updated version of the Scrubs title sequence is now available to watch. Once again soundtracked to “Superman” by Lazlo Bane, the new intro includes familiar characters alongside a new class of interns, as they each walk toward the show's iconic “Scrubs” x-ray image. Watch it now.
Video: Watch the Official Trailer for ABC's SCRUBS Revival Photo
Video: Watch the Official Trailer for ABC's SCRUBS Revival
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

ABC has unveiled the season one trailer for the Scrubs revival ahead of its highly anticipated two-episode premiere on Wednesday, February 25. Check it out now.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Zach Braff been in?

Zach Braff has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Zach Braff been in?

Zach Braff has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Zach Braff's first West End show?

Zach Braff's first West End show was All New People which opened in 2012

What awards has Zach Braff been nominated for?

and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical.

How many shows has Zach Braff written?

Zach Braff has written 1 shows including All New People (Playwright).

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