Zach Barack
American actor (born 1995)
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Zach Barack (born November 17, 1995) is an American actor, singer, and comedian.[1] Barack voices the character Barney on Netflix's animated show, Dead End: Paranormal Park.[2] He is known as the first openly transgender actor in a Marvel film, Spider-Man: Far From Home.[3][4][5]
Early and personal life
Barack was born in Evanston, Illinois and grew up in Glenview. He grew up Reform Jewish.[6][7] He worked at a queer youth organization in Washington, D.C. and a cookie store after high school.[7] Barack is transgender.[7]
Career
Barack appeared in episodes of Transparent and LA's Finest in 2019.[8] He also appeared on Netflix's Dead End: Paranormal Park and Marvel's Spider-Man: Far From Home.[9][10]
He writes music and performs as a stand-up comedian in Los Angeles.[citation needed]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Spider-Man: Far From Home | Zach | |
| 2024 | And You Are? | Max |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LA's Finest | Sam | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Transparent | Nico | Episode: Transparent Musicale Finale |
| 2020 | The College Tapes | Frankie Meeks | 10 episodes |
| 2022 | Dead End: Paranormal Park | Barney Guttman (voice) | 19 episodes |
| 2023 | Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures | Bruff / Kundu Townsfolk 2 (voice) | Episode: The Girl and Her Gargantua/The Show Must Go On |
Audiobooks
| Year | Title | Author | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Feeling of Falling in Love | Mason Deaver | |
| 2022 | Possess Me | K. R. Alexander | |
| 2026 | Piper at the Gates of Dusk | Patrick Ness |