Zachary Levi Appreciation Thread
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The middle child between two sisters, Zachary Levi was born as Zachary Levi Pugh, on September 29, 1980, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Susan (Hoctor) and Darrell Pugh. He uses his middle name as his stage surname, because his birth name, "Pugh", which is of Welsh origin, sounds too much like "Pew"; his other ancestry is English, German, and Irish. He grew up all over the country before his family put down roots in Ventura County, California. At the early age of six, Zachary began acting, singing and dancing in school and local theater productions.

After graduating from Buena High School, he headed to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of acting. Zachary began acting in theater, performing roles in such regional productions like Grease, The Outsiders, Oliver, The Wizard of Oz and Big River. It was his portrayal of Jesus in Ojai's Godspell that brought him to the attention of Hollywood.

Most recently he completed a supporting role in the television movie Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie (2002) with David Krumholtz, Tory Kittles, Jennifer Morrison and Nicholas Turturro.

He then began acting as Kipp Steadman in the TV series Less Than Perfect (2002) with Sara Rue, Andrea Parker, Eric Roberts, Andy Dick and Sherri Shepherd.

He recently was seen in the television movie See Jane Date (2003) on the WB with Charisma Carpenter, Holly Marie Combs, Linda Dano and Rachelle Lefevre. In his spare time, Zachary enjoys skateboarding, snowboarding, skydiving and participating in various other sports. He lives in Los Angeles.

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#14 - Zachary Levi, Actor - Lake Charles

What About Another Shazam! Movie? A similar trajectory was experienced by the Shazam! films. The first movie was released in 2019, and it was followed up with 2023's Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The sequel underperformed at the box office, making it seem far less likely that a third installment would be made. That is not to say it's impossible, however. Jack Dylan Grazer, who starred in both films, recently told CBR that Black Adam would probably be the key to getting the Shazam! character to come back in the DCU. "If it happens, it happens, and I think that if it does happen — and who's to say that my word has any authority — but if it does happen, it will probably be from a Black Adam thing. Black Adam will invite Shazam into that world," Grazer said. Shazam!, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and Wonder Woman are streaming on Disney+.

Actors Dan Fogler, from the "Fantastic Beasts" film series, star of DC movie "Shazam!" Zachary Levi and Patrick Warburton, of "Family Guy" fame, have been announced as guests.

14. Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi Believe it or not, actor Zachary Levi is right here from Lake Charles. He was the star of the hit television show Chuck. However, he really garnered some views as the lead to the hit movie Shazaam.