Zack Pearlman
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Zack Pearlman is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Zack in the feature film, The Virginity Hit
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and was given the opportunity to audition for a role in the film The Virginity Hit
. Pearlman landed a lead role in the film, which was released in September, 2010. The Virginity Hit is described as a "documentary style comedy" that follows a group of friends and their exploits as they attempt to lose their virginity. To increase the realism of the film the directors gave Pearlman and his cast mates cameras to film many of the scenes themselves. "I actually did maybe 35% of the filming for the movie. I think giving the camera to me, as an actor and not a filmmaker, also helped lend to the realistic feel of the movie."
Pearlman began his television career as Leslie Kaczander in the final episode of the series Breaking In
. In 2012, Pearlman can be seen as Jay in the American remake of the British series The Inbetweeners
on MTV
.
The Virginity Hit
The Virginity Hit is a 2010 comedy film produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, and directed by Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland. It stars Matt Bennett, Zack Pearlman, Jacob Davich, Justin Kline and Nicole Weaver....
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Career
Pearlman's acting career began after he submitted an entry for a contest with the website Funny or DieFunny or Die
Funny or Die is a comedy video website founded by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's production company, Gary Sanchez Productions with original and user-generated content. Funny or Die contains exclusive material from a number of famous contributors and also has its own Funny or Die Team, which creates...
and was given the opportunity to audition for a role in the film The Virginity Hit
The Virginity Hit
The Virginity Hit is a 2010 comedy film produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, and directed by Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland. It stars Matt Bennett, Zack Pearlman, Jacob Davich, Justin Kline and Nicole Weaver....
. Pearlman landed a lead role in the film, which was released in September, 2010. The Virginity Hit is described as a "documentary style comedy" that follows a group of friends and their exploits as they attempt to lose their virginity. To increase the realism of the film the directors gave Pearlman and his cast mates cameras to film many of the scenes themselves. "I actually did maybe 35% of the filming for the movie. I think giving the camera to me, as an actor and not a filmmaker, also helped lend to the realistic feel of the movie."
Pearlman began his television career as Leslie Kaczander in the final episode of the series Breaking In
Breaking In
Breaking In is a 1989 American crime comedy film directed by Bill Forsyth, and written by John Sayles. It stars Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko and Lorraine Toussaint. It is a movie about how professional small-time criminals live and practice their trades....
. In 2012, Pearlman can be seen as Jay in the American remake of the British series The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners is a British sitcom which aired for three series from 2008 to 2010 on E4. Created and written by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, the show follows the life of suburban teenager Will , and three of his friends at the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive. The Inbetweeners Movie was...
on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
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Filmography
| Film/Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | The Virginity Hit The Virginity Hit The Virginity Hit is a 2010 comedy film produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, and directed by Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland. It stars Matt Bennett, Zack Pearlman, Jacob Davich, Justin Kline and Nicole Weaver.... |
Zack | Film debut, main role |
| Television guest appearances | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Episode |
| 2011 | Breaking In Breaking In Breaking In is a 1989 American crime comedy film directed by Bill Forsyth, and written by John Sayles. It stars Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko and Lorraine Toussaint. It is a movie about how professional small-time criminals live and practice their trades.... |
Leslie Kaczander | "21.0 Jump Street" (Season 1, Episode 7) |