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Zach McGowan

Full / Real Name: Zachary Brendan McGowan
Gender: Male

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Zach McGowan (born 1981) is an American actor best known for his starring (previously recurring) role as Jody Silverman in the comedy-drama television series Shameless, since 2012.

Born and raised in New York City, McGowan caught the acting bug at an early age. After making his debut in the play Wind in the Willows in 4th grade, he got an agent and soon after made his television debut on Sesame Street.

Though he continued to act in student plays throughout his childhood, he realised that sports were his first priority. A natural athlete, he competed on the ice hockey, football, and lacrosse teams.

At Carlton College he played on both the ice hockey and lacrosse teams while continuing to satisfy his love of acting performing in college productions.

Upon graduation he returned to New York City and started to work at various restaurants where he picked up culinary skills that earned him a spot on Iron Chef America.

Zach continued to act in off Broadway productions and made his film debut in Roger Korman's films Hunt for Eagle One and Crashing Point, which were shot on location in the Philippines. He continued his film work with a supporting role in Terminator Salvation, with Christian Bale.

His acting career picked up momentum with guest spots on countless TV series, including CSI: Miami, Numb3rs and Cold Case. Zach has provided voice work for countless movie trailers, from Angels & Demons to the original Sherlock Holmes to voicing Whiplash in the Iron Man video game.


Television Roles

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Character

Anton Ivanov

Captain Charles Vane

Captain Charles Vane

Captain Charles Vane

Vincent Stone

Corporal Clerk '49

Kurt Greenfield

Anton Krasnikov

Keith Jackson

Jody

Jody Silverman

Roan

Roan

Live Announcer - Himself


LATEST ARTICLES

New on TV today: Sunday 17 August 2025

Reality show Kwanele Bazali begins on Mzansi Magic and Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind on E!.


New on TV today: Saturday 16 August 2025

Two wildlife docs air on Nat Geo Wild today: Dung Mafia and Heart of the Elephant.


On Carte Blanche: baking company accused of mixing toxic products and assault

Stir in sexual harassment and cook for an hour.


Saras & Kumud Teasers - September 2025

Saraswatichandra assaults Prashant but is knocked out by one of his men - and disappears.


New on TV today: Friday 15 August 2025

Slinky thriller Fatal Seduction returns for S2 on Netflix, as S3 gets into Sex, Knives & Liposuction.


Soulmates Teasers - September 2025

Sachin is heartbroken when Sayali and Paresh doubt him, but Tejas and Roshni enjoy seeing him suffer.


New on TV today: Thursday 14 August 2025

Returning shows include Match Me Abroad on TLC and Girl Meets Farm on Food Network.


Companion pack! New isiZulu-dubbed Bollywood channel Star Khanya

The 411 on the shows and times when the channel debuts on DStv and Openview.


Yosef Teasers - September 2025

Kiraz is fighting for her life - but Erdal wants to finish what he started...


New on TV today: Wednesday 13 August 2025

Sci-fi horror Alien: Earth lands on Disney+ and Netflix sings Songs from the Hole.

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