Zach McGowan is a popular American actor, known to wide circles on the television series Black Sails, where he played the role of the main character, Captain Charles Wayne. In addition, on the account of the actor working in the series "Shameless", the film "Terminator: May the Savior Come" and many others. A distinctive feature of Zach McGowan, whose filmography is relatively small, is a kind of voice timbre.
Active schoolboy
A charismatic actor was born in one of the centers of world show business - in New York, in 1981. A lot of blood mixed in the veins of the guy, and he reverently recalls his Jewish-Irish roots. The boy’s mom, Brenda McGone, worked for United Airlines, so Zach, along with his brothers, Doug and Matt, had many travel opportunities.
The future actor grew up a strong healthy boy, he was successfully engaged in boxing, jujitsu. As a teenager, Zack showed himself well in hockey fields and football fields and managed to become the captain of both school teams. However, McGowan's subtle nature was attracted to more elevated realms than crude sports. He actively attended school drama groups. After graduating from high school, Zach McGowan attended Carleton College, but his passion for the stage did not leave him, he continued his education at the Northfield School of Art. After graduating, a native of New York returned to his hometown and went to conquer Broadway.
The thorny path to the big screens
Each young actor seeks to get his place in the sun, and Zach McGowan, whose photo has not yet appeared on posters, had a difficult time in this tough competition. He participated in separate Broadway productions, but money from casual earnings was sorely lacking even for a living. Gritting his teeth, he decided to prove himself in another field of art and went to master cooking.
Having worked diligently in the lowest positions, the Irishman grew to the chef, after which he got the opportunity to manage the kitchens of the most prestigious restaurants on the east and west coasts. In 2005, Zack McGowan moved to Los Angeles, where his acting career still moved off the ground. The novice artist flashed in episodes of the series "Numbers", "Detective Rush", and also starred in the commercial blockbuster "Terminator: May the Savior Come." True, Christian Bale played the main role in the last project, and Zack was content with only a tiny episode.
Rival Johnny Depp for the title of best pirate
Flickering in separate scenes of various projects continued until Zack McGowan got his first big role. In 2011, he was invited to participate in the scandalous and provocative series Shameless, where he embodied the image of Karen's husband. According to McGowan, he was not at all embarrassed by the work in the controversial project, and he did an excellent job with the role of Jody.
However, Zak really managed to turn around, acting in the series "Black Sails". The action-packed adventure project showed viewers colorful stories about pirates hosting the seas of Western India in the 18th century. Zack McGowan himself played the role of Charles Wayne - the captain of the pirates. The prototype of the screen hero existed in reality and was one of the most dangerous and sinister robbers of the Indian Ocean. The American brilliantly coped with his role. An ominous look, expressive facial expressions, a recognizable gait - the actor filled the image with personality and created the most charismatic and bright pirate from the time of Jack Sparrow Johnny Depp.
In 2014, Zach McGowan starred in another film adaptation of Count Dracula. Here he got the role of gypsy Shkelshim, whose mission was to save the sinister vampire.
Different facets of talent
The former chef stands out among his colleagues in a kind of beautiful voice. He is often invited to dub video games, movie trailers. In particular, it was Zack McGowan who voiced the trailers of the blockbusters Sherlock Holmes and Angels and Demons. He also enjoys working as a host of various events and ceremonies, which he conducts with brilliance and his inherent humor.
In the photo, Zack McGowan and his wife can see two happy young people. They met at a young age when they studied at Northfield College in Minnesota. Emily Johnson and Zach McGowan got married in 2008, their wedding was surrounded by the mountains of Santa Barbara.