History of Zachary Levi in Timeline
"Zachary Levi Pugh is an American actor known for his roles in action and comedy. He gained recognition for playing Chuck Bartowski in the series "Chuck" (2007-2012) and achieved further fame as the superhero Shazam in the DC film franchise of the same name (2019-present)."
1946: Birth of Darrell Alton Pugh
Zachary Levi's father, Darrell Alton Pugh, was born in 1946.
1950: Birth of Susan Marie Hoctor
Zachary Levi's mother, Susan Marie Hoctor, was born in 1950.
1964: Release of "Mary Poppins"
The film "Mary Poppins", which features the song "Jolly Holiday" that Zachary Levi performed in December 2023, was released in 1964.
September 29, 1980: Zachary Levi Pugh's Birth
Zachary Levi Pugh was born on September 29, 1980.
1988: Release of "Big"
The film "Big", which shares a similar concept with "Shazam!" in terms of a character retaining a childlike personality in an adult form, was released in 1988.
2002: Relevant Magazine Interview
In 2002, Zachary Levi gave an interview to Relevant Magazine.
2004: Potential Lead Role in "Three"
Zachary Levi was slated to be a lead in an ABC pilot called "Three" for the 2004/2005 television season.
2005: Unaired Pilot of "Three"
The ABC pilot "Three", in which Zachary Levi was slated to be a lead, was not picked up for the 2004/2005 television season.
2007: Chuck Debut
Zachary Levi began starring as Chuck Bartowski in the action comedy series "Chuck" in 2007.
2007: Starring Role in "Chuck"
Zachary Levi secured the starring role in the television series "Chuck" in 2007.
2008: Entertainment Weekly Recognition
Zachary Levi was named one of Entertainment Weekly's Top Thirty People Under Thirty in the summer of 2008.
2009: Purchase of Nissan GT-R
Zachary Levi, a sports car enthusiast, purchased a 2009 Nissan GT-R.
April 2010: Music Video Preview Release for "Terrified"
A preview of the music video for "Terrified", featuring Zachary Levi and Katharine McPhee, was released to cinemas in April 2010.
May 3, 2010: Preview Release of "Terrified"
The song "Terrified", featuring Zachary Levi and Katharine McPhee, was previewed on the Entertainment Weekly website and made available for purchase on iTunes on May 3, 2010.
May 7, 2010: Premiere of "Terrified" Music Video
The full music video for "Terrified", featuring Zachary Levi and Katharine McPhee, premiered on Vevo on May 7, 2010.
September 2010: The Nerd Machine Launch
In September 2010, Zachary Levi established his own company, The Nerd Machine.
2010: Release of "Tangled"
The Disney animated film "Tangled", which served as the basis for "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure", was released in 2010.
2010: Teen Choice Awards Win and "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" Role
Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski won Best Action Actor and Actress Choice TV Series at the Teen Choice Awards 2010 for their roles in "Chuck". In the same year, Levi also starred as Toby Seville in the film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel".
2010: "Tangled" Release
Zachary Levi voiced Flynn Rider in the Disney animated musical fantasy film "Tangled", which was released in 2010.
February 27, 2011: Performance at the 83rd Academy Awards
Zachary Levi, alongside Mandy Moore, graced the stage at the 83rd Academy Awards on February 27, 2011, with a captivating performance of "I See the Light."
2011: Voice Role in "Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story" and Spike Video Game Awards Hosting
Zachary Levi provided narration in the film "Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story" in 2011. He also hosted the Spike Video Game Awards in the same year.
2011: NBA All Star Weekend
Zachary Levi showcased his basketball skills at the NBA All Star Weekend in 2011, joining the team led by Magic Johnson for the Celebrity All Star Game.
2011: BuddyTV Recognition
Zachary Levi was ranked #97 on BuddyTV's list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011".
2012: End of "Chuck"
The action comedy series "Chuck", starring Zachary Levi as Chuck Bartowski, concluded in 2012.
2012: Lead Role in Unaired Pilot "Let It Go"
Zachary Levi landed the male lead in the TV pilot "Let It Go", which was not picked up by Fox, in 2012.
2012: "Tangled Ever After" Release
Zachary Levi reprised his voice role as Flynn Rider in the short film "Tangled Ever After" in 2012.
August 2013: Broadway Debut in "First Date"
Zachary Levi made his Broadway debut in a production of the musical comedy "First Date" in August 2013.
2013: "Thor: The Dark World" Appearance
Zachary Levi appeared as Fandral in the superhero film "Thor: The Dark World", which was released in 2013.
June 16, 2014: Marriage to Missy Peregrym
Zachary Levi and Canadian actress Missy Peregrym tied the knot on June 16, 2014, in a ceremony held in Maui, Hawaii.
December 3, 2014: Separation from Missy Peregrym
Zachary Levi and Missy Peregrym's separation occurred on December 3, 2014, as documented in court records.
January 2015: Casting in "Heroes Reborn" and Guest Appearance in "Deadbeat"
It was announced in January 2015 that Zachary Levi would be a lead cast member in NBC's miniseries "Heroes Reborn". He also made a guest appearance as Abraham Lincoln in the Hulu series "Deadbeat".
April 2015: Divorce from Missy Peregrym
In April 2015, Zachary Levi and Missy Peregrym officially filed for divorce.
2015: Death of Susan Marie Pugh
Zachary Levi's mother, Susan Marie Pugh, passed away in 2015.
February 19, 2016: Preview Performances of "She Loves Me" Begin
Preview performances for the Broadway revival of "She Loves Me", featuring Zachary Levi in the lead role, began on February 19, 2016.
March 17, 2016: Opening Night of "She Loves Me" Revival
The Broadway revival of "She Loves Me", starring Zachary Levi as Georg, opened at Studio 54 on March 17, 2016.
June 12, 2016: Performance at the 70th Tony Awards
On June 12, 2016, Zachary Levi took to the stage at the 70th Tony Awards, delivering a memorable performance of the title song from the musical "She Loves Me" as part of a medley.
June 30, 2016: Historic Livestreamed Performance of "She Loves Me"
Zachary Levi and the cast of "She Loves Me" participated in the first livestreamed Broadway performance on June 30, 2016.
2016: Misconceptions About Jewish Ancestry
In a 2016 interview, Zachary Levi addressed the misconception of his Jewish ancestry, which stemmed from his stage name. He revealed that he had faced rejection for roles due to being perceived as "too Jewish."
2016: "She Loves Me" Broadway Revival
Zachary Levi starred as Georg Nowack in the Broadway revival of "She Loves Me" in 2016.
March 24, 2017: Premiere of "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure"
The Disney Channel series "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure", featuring the voice of Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider, premiered on March 24, 2017.
2017: Appearance in "Thor: Ragnarok"
Zachary Levi briefly appeared as Fandral in the film "Thor: Ragnarok", released in 2017.
2017: "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure" Premiere and "Thor: Ragnarok" Appearance
Zachary Levi reprised his voice role as Flynn Rider in the television series "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure", which premiered in 2017. In the same year, he also appeared as Fandral in the superhero film "Thor: Ragnarok".
2018: Comments on Spirituality and Religion
During a 2018 interview, Zachary Levi described himself as "very spiritual, but not particularly religious." While expressing his belief in God, he shared his perspective that organized religion can be harmful to the true nature of God.
2018: Appearance in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
Zachary Levi appeared as Dr. Benjamin Ettenberg in the second season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" in 2018.
January 2019: Screen Actors Guild Award Win
Zachary Levi and the cast of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in January 2019.
May 21, 2019: Active Minds Ambassador
Zachary Levi joined the mental health charity Active Minds as an ambassador on May 21, 2019.
2019: Starring Role in "Shazam!"
Zachary Levi starred as the title character in the superhero comedy film "Shazam!", released in 2019.
2019: "Shazam!" Premiere
Zachary Levi starred as the title character in the superhero film "Shazam!", which was released in 2019.
March 1, 2020: Conclusion of "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure"
The Disney Channel series "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure", in which Zachary Levi voiced Flynn Rider, concluded on March 1, 2020.
2021: "American Underdog" and Renewed Faith
In 2021, Zachary Levi revealed in an interview with The Christian Post that his involvement in the film "American Underdog" had a profound impact on him, strengthening his Christian faith. He sensed a divine presence throughout the project, describing it as having "God's fingerprints all over it."
2022: "Radical Love" Memoir Publication
In 2022, Zachary Levi published his memoir titled "Radical Love," in which he candidly discussed his personal experiences with mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts.
January 2023: Controversy Over Pfizer Tweet
In January 2023, Zachary Levi sparked controversy by engaging with a tweet that questioned the safety of Pfizer, leading to accusations of aligning with anti-vaccine sentiments.
March 17, 2023: Release of "Shazam! Fury of the Gods"
Zachary Levi reprised his role as Billy Batson/Shazam in "Shazam! Fury of the Gods", which was released on March 17, 2023.
December 2023: Performance on "Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic"
Zachary Levi performed "Jolly Holiday" from the film "Mary Poppins" on the CBS special "Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic" in December 2023.
2023: "Shazam!" Sequel Release
The sequel to the superhero film "Shazam!", starring Zachary Levi, was released in 2023.
2023: Death of Darrell Alton Pugh
Zachary Levi's father, Darrell Alton Pugh, passed away in 2023.
2024: Political Endorsements
During the 2024 United States presidential election, Zachary Levi initially endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. After Kennedy withdrew from the race, Levi subsequently expressed his support for Donald Trump.
2024: Starring Role in "Harold and the Purple Crayon" Film Adaptation
Zachary Levi is set to star as a grown-up Harold in the film adaptation of "Harold and the Purple Crayon", scheduled for release in 2024.
