Zachary Knighton starred in the critically acclaimed comedy “Happy Endings,” alongside Elisha Cuthbert, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans, Jr., Casey Wilson and Eliza Coupe.

He most recently starred in the independent film “Believe Me,” and has wrapped production on several other independent films, including “The Big Spoon,” which was shot in Austin, TX; “Ashby,” playing opposite Mickey Rourke; and “Hot,” directed by Victor Warren. He

also was seen in “The Big Ask,” directed by Thomas Beatty and Rebecca Fishman; “Tug,” opposite Yeardley Smith (THE SIMPSONS); “Surfer, Dude,” alongside Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson; and “The Hitcher,” opposite Sophia Bush. Other credits include the 2004 romantic comedy “The Prince and Me,” opposite Julia Stiles and Miranda Richardson; the drama “The Mudge Boy,” opposite Emile Hirsch; and “Cherry Falls,” alongside Brittany Murphy.

In television, Knighton previously starred as “Dr. Bryce Varley” in the sci-fi thriller “FlashForward,” as well as in FOX’s comedy series “Life on a Stick.” He has been a guest star on “Parenthood,” “Wilfred” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” as well as having made appearances on “House, MD,” “Law & Order,” “Ed” and “Related.” In addition to his series credits, he appeared in the cable film “Sally Hemmings: An American Scandal.”

He also has expanded his body of work with several theatrical productions. Some of his stage credits include “The Pumpkin Pie Show,” the off-Broadway play “Birdy, Madame Melville” and “Endgame.” For his standout performance in “Equus,” Knighton was nominated for the Irene Ryan Award.

Knighton received his B.F.A. in theater from Virginia Commonwealth University and studied abroad at Oxford University, where he further honed his craft. Currently, Knighton resides in Los Angeles, where he enjoys surfing and sailing.

PREMIERE EPISODE INFORMATION:

FOUR RELATIONSHIP-CHALLENGED LONERS FORM AN UNLIKELY BOND
ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF “WEIRD LONERS”
TUESDAY, MARCH 31 ON FOX

A new comedy about what happens when a high-strung romantic, a serial womanizer, a free-spirited heartbreaker and a sheltered man-child are unexpectedly – and hilariously – thrust into a Queens, NY townhouse in the series premiere “Weird Pilot” episode of WEIRD LONERS airing Tuesday, March 31 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (WL-101) (TV-TBD)