Zoe Kazan

Biography

Zoe Swicord Kazan, born on September 9, 1983, is a versatile American actress, playwright, and screenwriter renowned for her compelling performances across film, television, and stage. She made her entrance into the acting world with the 2003 film Swordswallowers and Thin Men, but it was her roles in notable films such as The Savages (2007), Revolutionary Road (2008), and It's Complicated (2009) that began to highlight her talent. Kazan gained critical acclaim with her performance in the romantic comedy-drama Ruby Sparks (2012), which she also wrote, and she continued to impress audiences with roles in Happy. Thank You. More. Please. (2010) and What If (2013).

Her television work includes a standout role in the HBO miniseries Olive Kitteridge (2014), which earned her an Emmy nomination. In 2017, she played Emily Gardner in The Big Sick, a film that received widespread recognition. Kazan also showcased her versatility in the Coen Brothers’ anthology film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018).

In addition to her on-screen achievements, she has made her mark on Broadway and collaborated with her partner Paul Dano on the screenplay for Wildlife (2018), a film he directed. More recently, she co-starred in the HBO miniseries The Plot Against America (2020), further cementing her reputation as a remarkable talent in the entertainment industry.