Zach Barack

Zach Barack (born November 17, 1995) is an American actor, singer, and comedian.[1] Barack voices the character Barney on Netflix's animated show, Dead End: Paranormal Park.[2] He is known as the first openly transgender actor in a Marvel film, Spider-Man: Far From Home.[3][4]

Zach Barack
Born (1995-11-17) 17 November 1995
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • comedian
Years active2019–present

Early life and education

Barack was born in Evanston, Illinois and grew up in the suburbs.[5]

Work

Barack has appeared on Netflix's Dead End: Paranormal Park and Marvel's Spider-Man: Far From Home.[6][7] He has also appeared in episodes of Transparent and LA's Finest. He writes music and performs as a stand-up comedian.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2019 Spider-Man: Far From Home Zach

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2019 LA's Finest Sam 2 episodes
2019 Transparent Nico Episode: Transparent Musicale Finale
2020 The College Tapes Frankie Meeks 10 episodes
2022 Dead End: Paranormal Park Barney Guttman (voice) 19 episodes

References
  1. Jackson, Angelique (June 27, 2019). "'Spider-Man's' Zach Barack Opens Up About Being Marvel Studios' First Openly Transgender Actor". Variety. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  2. Mackey, Joshua S. (October 25, 2022). "Brandon Kyle Goodman, Zach Barack, and Sam Zelaya Are the New Class of Queer Voice Talent". INTO. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  3. "Marvel actor Zach Barack calls for more trans representation in the MCU". GAY TIMES. October 23, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  4. King, Jade (July 18, 2022). "Zach Barack On Dead End: Paranormal Park, Spider-Man, And Life As A Trans Actor". TheGamer. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  5. "Zach Barack". LezWatch.TV. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  6. "How Animation Is Changing a History of Trans Marginalization in Horror". Time. October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  7. "Dead End: Paranormal Park's Zach Barack wants better trans representation in animation and beyond". Digital Spy. October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
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