Though best known for his work in screen #92;comedies, actor Zak Orth felt at home in a surprisingly diverse array of genres including earnest #92;drama. An Illinois native and the son of a piano teacher and #92;opera singer, Orth began his acting career on the New York-area stage, with plum roles in productions including Suburbia (1994), Misalliance (1997), and The Eros Trilogy (1999), but concurrently branched off into film, landing one of his first A-list parts with a bit role in the Frank Oz-directed #92;comedy In & Out (1997). Orth then traveled to the other end of the emotional spectrum with a small role in Scott Hicks' sincere #92;historical drama Snow Falling on Cedars (1999), and landed supporting roles in the teen-oriented #92;comedies Loser and Down to You ( both 2000). Beginning in 2001, Orth commenced a longstanding association with the cast members of the MTV #92;sketch comedy program The State, appearing in their big-screen outings Wet Hot American Summer (2001), The Baxter (2005), and The Ten (2007). Supporting roles in two additional features -- the #92;comedies Melinda and Melinda (2004) and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) witnessed Orth collaborating with maestro Woody Allen. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide