Steve Zahn is an American actor and comedian who has appeared in a variety of movies and TV shows, ranging from comedy to drama to action.

He is known for his roles as Lenny in Reality Bites, Al Giordino in Sahara, Bad Ape in War for the Planet of the Apes, and Mark Mossbacher in The White Lotus.

In this article, we will explore his age, net worth, spouse, children, height, and some of his most notable works.

Steve Zahn Age

Steve Zahn was born on November 13, 1967, in Marshall, Minnesota.

He is currently 55 years old as of 2023.

Steve Zahn  started acting in high school and later attended Gustavus Adolphus College and Harvard University.

He made his professional stage debut in 1991 and his film debut in 1992.

Steve Zahn Height

Steve Zahn has a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.71 m) and a weight of 78 kg (172 lbs).

He has light brown hair and blue eyes. He is known for his expressive facial features and comedic timing.

Steve Zahn Movies and TV Shows

Steve Zahn is an actor and comedian who has entertained audiences for over 30 years with his roles in various genres. He is known for his roles as Lenny in Reality Bites, Al Giordino in Sahara, Bad Ape in War for the Planet of the Apes, and Mark Mossbacher in The White Lotus. Here are some of his most popular movies and TV shows:

• Reality Bites (1994): A comedy-drama about a group of friends struggling with life after college. Zahn played a slacker and aspiring musician.
• That Thing You Do! (1996): A musical comedy about a one-hit wonder band in the 1960s. Zahn played the lead guitarist.
• Out of Sight (1998): A crime thriller based on a novel by Elmore Leonard. Zahn played a dim-witted criminal who teams up with George Clooney’s character to rob a bank. The film also featured Jennifer Lopez.
• You’ve Got Mail (1998): A romantic comedy and a remake of The Shop Around the Corner. Zahn played the friend and co-worker of Tom Hanks’ character, who owns a bookstore that is threatened by a rival chain owned by Meg Ryan’s character.
• Stuart Little (1999): An animated family film based on a children’s book by E.B. White. Zahn voiced an alley cat who befriends Stuart Little, a mouse adopted by a human family. The film also featured Michael J. Fox as the voice of Stuart.
• Happy, Texas (1999): A comedy hit at the Sundance Film Festival. Zahn starred as a con artist who pretends to be a gay pageant director in order to rob a small town. He won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male.
• Shattered Glass (2003): A drama based on a true story. Zahn played a journalist who exposes the fabrications of Stephen Glass, a reporter for The New Republic magazine. The film also starred Hayden Christensen as Glass.
• Sahara (2005): An action-adventure based on a novel by Clive Cussler. Zahn co-starred as the best friend and sidekick of Dirk Pitt, an adventurer who searches for a lost Civil War ship in the Sahara desert. The film also featured Matthew McConaughey as Pitt.
• Chicken Little (2005): Disney’s first fully computer-animated feature. Zahn voiced a chubby pig who is one of Chicken Little’s friends. The film also featured Zach Braff as the voice of Chicken Little.
• Rescue Dawn (2006): A war drama directed by Werner Herzog. Zahn played a fellow prisoner of war who escapes with Dieter Dengler, a German-American pilot shot down over Laos during the Vietnam War. The film also starred Christian Bale as Dengler.
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid series (2010–2012): A comedy series based on the popular children’s book series by Jeff Kinney. Zahn appeared as the father of Greg Heffley, the main character who narrates his adventures and misadventures in middle school.
• Dallas Buyers Club (2013): A biographical drama based on a true story. Zahn had a small role as a friend of Ron Woodroof, an AIDS patient who smuggles unapproved drugs into the US to treat himself and others.
• War for the Planet of the Apes (2017): The third installment of the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise. Zahn played Bad Ape, an intelligent chimpanzee who joins Caesar’s tribe of apes in their war against humans.
• The White Lotus (2021): A satire comedy created by Mike White. Zahn starred as Mark Mossbacher, a wealthy businessman who takes his family to a Hawaiian resort where they encounter various troubles and tensions.

Steve Zahn Net Worth

Steve Zahn has a net worth of $20 million as of 2023.

He has earned his wealth from his acting career in movies and TV shows, as well as from producing and directing some projects.

He also owns a horse farm in Kentucky, where he lives with his family.

Steve Zahn Spouse

Steve Zahn is married to Robyn Peterman, a writer and former actress.

The couple tied the knot in 1994 after meeting on a national tour of Bye Bye Birdie in 1991.

Robyn is the daughter of clothier J. Peterman, who was fictionalized on Seinfeld as Elaine’s boss.

Robyn has written several paranormal and contemporary romance novels, such as the Handcuffs and Happily Ever After series.

Steve Zahn Children

Steve Zahn and Robyn Peterman have two children: a son named Henry (born in 2000) and a daughter named Audrey (born in 2002).

Audrey is a musical theater student at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, while Henry is interested in history and documentaries.

Both of them have appeared in some of their father’s films, such as Sahara and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Conclusion

Steve Zahn is an actor and comedian who has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years with his versatile performances in movies and TV shows.

He has won awards and acclaim for his roles in films such as Reality Bites, Happy, Texas, Shattered Glass, Rescue Dawn, Dallas Buyers Club, and War for the Planet of the Apes.

Steve Zahn is one of the most likable and talented actors in Hollywood today.