History of Zach Cregger in Timeline
Zach Cregger is an American comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer, best known as a founding member of the comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know. He has starred in sitcoms such as Friends with Benefits, Guys with Kids, and Wrecked. Cregger gained further recognition as the writer and director of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful 2022 horror film, Barbarian.
March 1, 1981: Zach Cregger Born
On March 1, 1981, Zachary Michael Cregger was born. He is an American comedian, actor, writer, director and producer.
2000: Formed Whitest Kids U' Know
In 2000, Cregger co-founded the Whitest Kids U' Know comedy troupe with Trevor Moore and Sam Brown.
2006: Won Best Sketch Group at HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival
In 2006, The Whitest Kids U' Know were invited to the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival and won the award for Best Sketch Group, attracting industry executives' attention.
2008: First film appearance in 'College'
In 2008, Cregger made his first film appearance in Deb Hagan's directorial debut, College.
2011: Joined 'Friends with Benefits'
In 2011, Cregger joined the cast of the NBC sitcom Friends with Benefits.
2011: Whitest Kids U' Know Concluded
In 2011, The Whitest Kids U' Know concluded after five seasons.
2012: Starred in 'Guys with Kids'
From 2012 to 2013, Cregger starred on the NBC sitcom Guys with Kids.
2013: Met Sara Paxton
In 2013, Cregger met Sara Paxton in Austin, Texas, on the set of Love & Air Sex whilst playing an on-screen couple.
2016: Starred in 'Wrecked'
From 2016 to 2018, Zach Cregger starred as Owen O'Connor on the TBS sitcom Wrecked.
2018: Engaged to Sara Paxton
In 2018, Cregger became engaged to Sara Paxton.
2018: Ended role in 'Wrecked'
In 2018, Zach Cregger ended his role as Owen O'Connor on the TBS sitcom Wrecked.
October 27, 2019: Married Sara Paxton
On October 27, 2019, Cregger married Sara Paxton.
2022: Wrote and directed 'Barbarian'
In 2022, Cregger wrote and directed the horror film Barbarian, starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long.
June 6, 2024: Mars Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival
On June 6, 2024, The Whitest Kids U' Know's second feature film, Mars, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
January 2025: Featured in Washington Post article on alleged sexual abuse
In January 2025, Cregger was featured in a Washington Post article detailing alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by the youth pastor at a prominent church his family attended.
January 2025: Announced to Write and Direct Resident Evil Film
In January 2025, it was announced that Cregger would write and direct a film based on the Resident Evil franchise.
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