Zen Gesner

At A Glance

Zen studied at London's Academy of Music and Dramatic Art as one of the first Americans admitted to its prestigious program. Upon returning to the States, Zen got his first major break when he landed a small but prominent role as an FBI agent in the box office smash, Dumb and Dumber. He has also appeared in Soldier Boys, The Glass Cage, and opposite Woody Harrelson in Kingpin.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

A Breed Apart 2001 All My Children Braden Lavery September 28, 1998 to April 6, 1999 Friends Dave; Episode 5.2 "The One with All the Kissing" October 1, 1998 The Adventures of Sinbad Sinbad 1996

Acting Portfolio: FILM

Osmosis Jones Doctor 2001 Florida City John Haleran 2000 Social Misfits Counselor Travis 2000 Trigon: The Legend of Pelgidium Suicide 2000 Me, Myself & Irene Agent Peterson 2000 There's Something About Mary Pier Bartender 1998 Gettin' Up 1997 Kingpin Thomas 1996 Soldier Boyz Guard #1 1995 Wish Me Luck Henry 1995 Dumb & Dumber Dale's Man 1994

Miscellaneous

Zen is the son of actress Nan Martin. His brothers-in-law are Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly.

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Cape Town, South Africa

MARITAL STATUS: Cynthia Farrelly Gesner (1995 to Present)

CHILDREN: Two; Sons, Harry [Jul 24, 1997] and John [Jul 11, 2003]