CHUCK - Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi stars as computer geek-turned government agent Chuck Bartowski in the new NBC series "Chuck".

29 September 1980, Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA

Birth Name
Zachary Levi Pugh

Height
6' 4" (1.93 m)

Mini Biography

The middle child between two sisters, born September 29, 1980 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Zachary Levi grew up all over the country before finally taking up roots in Ventura County, California. At the early age of six, Zachary began acting, singing and dancing in school and local theater productions.

After graduating from Buena High School, he headed to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of acting. Zachary began acting in theater, performing lead roles in such regional productions as Grease, The Outsiders, Oliver, The Wizard of Oz and Big River. It was his portrayal of Jesus in Ojai's Godspell that brought him to the attention of Hollywood.

Most recently he completed a supporting role in the television movie Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie (2002) (TV) with David Krumholtz, Tory Kittles, Jennifer Morrison and Nicholas Turturro.

He then began acting as Kipp Steadman in a TV series called _"Less Than with Perfect (2001) (TV)" with Sara Rue, Andrea Parker, Eric Roberts, Andy Dick and Sherri Shepherd.

He recently was seen in a television movie called See Jane Date (2003) (TV) on the WB with Charisma Carpenter, Holly Marie Combs, Linda Dano and Rachelle Lefevre. In his spare time, Zachary enjoys skateboarding, snowboarding, skydiving and participating in various other sports. He lives in Los Angeles.

Levi's youthful exuberance and charm are quickly making him a favorite first pick for Hollywood.

In addition to "Chuck", Levi has been cast as the lead in the independent film "Shades of Ray" about the struggle of a Pakistani man and his upcoming wedding. He also wrapped production on the upcoming comedy "Weiners", also starring Keenan Thompson (both projects are set for release this year). On the big screen, Levi was recently seen starring opposite Martin Lawrence in the hit comedy "Big Momma's House 2". Levi portrayed a comically awkward FBI agent who learns the ropes as Lawrence's partner -- and made some moves of his own with the ladies.

Audiences have enjoyed Levi in four seasons of the comedy series "Less Than Perfect", as the quick-witted, scheming Kip Steadman. Levi starred alongside Sara Rue, Andy Dick and Eric Roberts.

Also on the small screen, Levi portrayed a potential boyfriend of Charisma Carpenter's character of Jane in the television movie "See Jane Date". He also earned great reviews for his guest appearances on the hit shows, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "The Division", and for his supporting role in the television movie "Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie".

Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Levi eventually made his home in Ventura County, California. He began acting in theater at the early age of 6, performing lead roles in regional productions such as "Grease", "The Outsiders", "Oliver", "Godspell", "The Wizard of Oz" and "Big River", but it was his portrayal of Hank in a production of "Marvin’s Room" that brought him to the attention of Hollywood.

A devoted philanthropist, Levi is committed to serving his community through organizations which improve the human circumstance.

Levi currently resides in Los Angeles.