Jacob Zachar
Jacob Zachar (born May 16, 1986) is an American actor best known for playing Russell "Rusty" Cartwright on the ABC Family TV Series Greek.
Jacob Zachar | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1986 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Brittany Saberhagen (m. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
Early years and education edit
Zachar was born in Chicago, Illinois (his Greek character, Rusty Cartwright, is also from Chicago). He attended St. Francis Borgia grammar school. He also attended St. Patrick High School, an all-boys Catholic school in Chicago.[1][2]
Career edit
Zachar booked his first starring role in Greek after living in Los Angeles for only two months. He played the part of Ernest in the film Little Big Top[3] and then appeared as a cashier in the movie Bodega, also in 2006. He has also done commercials for Carl's Jr. and Dunkin' Donuts. He has performed in various theater roles such as On Golden Pond, Prairie Lights, Big: The Musical, Les Misérables and Guys and Dolls.[4]
Zachar provided voices for the movie Surf's Up and an episode of the animated television series King of the Hill where he was a cashier.[5] In 2005, Zachar completed the film Drunkboat in which he stars along with Dana Delany, John Malkovich and John Goodman.
Personal life edit
While living in Chicago, he was in a metal band called Megaband.[6] Zachar also sang in a punk/ska group Not Too Good. He now plays in a blues and funk band part-time.[7]
On May 25, 2019, Zachar married set costumer Brittany Saberhagen after five years of dating.[8]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Little Big Top | Ernest | |
| Bodega | Cashier | Short film | |
| 2007 | Surf's Up | Additional Voices | |
| 2007–2011 | Greek | Rusty Cartwright | Main Cast |
| 2010 | Drunkboat | Abe | |
| 2011 | Marcy | Jacob | Episode: Marcy Does a Pool Party |
| 2012 | Detention of the Dead | Eddie | |
| 2012 | House | Guest Star | "Holding On" |
| 2013 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Chad | Episode: "Dead Air" |
| 2013 | Project S.E.R.A. | Adam | Webseries |
| 2014 | Those Who Wander | Sam | |
| 2014 | The Hive | Clark | |
| 2018 | Shrimp | Angelina's husband | Short film |
| 2020 | Arkansas | Stranger |
References edit
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-04-14.
- ^ "Graduation day for 'Greek,' star Jacob Zachar". 7 March 2011.
- ^ "Little Big Top". 11 October 2008. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ . abcfamilymedianet.com. Archived from the original on 2009-01-30. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
- ^ "Jacob Zachar: TV Listing". tvguide.com. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
- ^ . www.tv.com. Archived from the original on 2009-01-30. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
- ^ . seventeen.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-04-14.
- ^ Nahas, Aili (May 26, 2019). "Greek's Jacob Zachar Is Married! Actor Weds Longtime Love Brittany Saberhagen". People.
External links edit
- Jacob Zachar at IMDb