Person Biography:
Zach Chicos is a talented actor from Minnesota, born and raised alongside notable artists such as Winona Ryder, Josh Hartnett, Prince, and Bob Dylan. With a strong foundation in acting, Zach has contributed to various film and television projects, showcasing his versatility and range.
Early Career:
Zach began his acting career with supporting roles in films like Ford vs. Ferrari alongside Matt Damon, Call of the Wild starring Harrison Ford, and the upcoming Paul Thomas Anderson project, featuring fellow Lee Strasberg alum Bradley Cooper. He also appeared in the acclaimed Netflix feature film Mank and popular streaming projects Cypher and Nova Vita.
High-Profile Projects:
Zach has worked on several high-profile cable projects, including Westworld, Robert Downey Jr.'s Perry Mason, Penny Dreadful, and McMillions. His television credits also include Hulu's Into the Dark series and Inspire TV's Wild West Chronicles.
Asteroid-A-Geddon:
One of Zach's most notable roles is his portrayal of Russian diplomat Turgenev in Asylum Films' hit Asteroid-A-Geddon, co-starring Eric Roberts. In this film, Zach delivered a powerful performance, effortlessly speaking in Russian and conveying the character's inner struggle between loyalty to his motherland and his responsibility to the world at large.
Training and Influences:
Zach's talent for portraying compelling, realistic characters with genuine vulnerability was instilled and fostered by his instructors at the Lee Strasberg Institute, where he is proud to be counted among the alumni of Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, James Dean, Dustin Hoffman, and Marilyn Monroe.
Future Projects:
Through his agent, Michael Gerard of Esprit Talent, Zach has garnered auditions for high-profile, internationally celebrated hits such as Amazon's Hunters, starring Al Pacino, HBO's Euphoria, starring Zendaya, ABC's Station 19, and The Young and the Restless for the CBS Television Network.