Zach Gilford

Zach Gilford, born on January 14, 1982, is an American actor known for his portrayal of Matt Saracen on the NBC sports drama series Friday Night Lights. He gained recognition for his role in the series that aired from 2006 to 2011. In 2021, Gilford starred in the Netflix horror limited series Midnight Mass and made an appearance in the horror mystery-thriller series The Midnight Club in 2022. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Gilford attended Evanston Township High School and Northwestern University. Before pursuing acting, he worked as a trip leader for Adventures Cross-Country and led wilderness and adventure trips for teenagers. Gilford also served as a staff member for YMCA Camp Echo in Fremont, Michigan. He made his television debut in a 2005 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.More