Zach Gilford

Zach Gilford: A Diverse and Engaging Actor-Turned-Director. Born in 1982 in Evanston, Illinois, USA, Zach Gilford embarked on his directorial journey in 2010, after achieving fame as an actor, primarily in the drama and thriller genres. Although Gilford is best known for his acting roles in Friday Night Lights and The Purge: Anarchy, his directorial debut in the short film, The Territory, demonstrated his potential behind the camera. Despite not yet having won major film festival awards, Gilford's films capture the raw emotion and complexity of human relationships. Zach Gilford, with his humble midwestern roots and genuine passion for storytelling, is a director who seeks to illuminate the human experience in all its diverse forms.