Zoe Kazan

Zoe Kazan

Born: September 9, 1983
in Los Angeles, California, USA
Zoe Swicord Kazan (born September 9, 1983) is an American actress, playwright, and screenwriter. She made her acting debut in Swordswallowers and Thin Men (2003) and later appeared in films such as The Savages (2007), Revolutionary Road (2008), and It's Complicated (2009). She starred in Happy. Thank You. More. Please. (2010), Meek's Cutoff (2010), Ruby Sparks (2012), and What If (2013). In 2014 she appeared in the HBO miniseries Olive Kitteridge, for which she received an Emmy nomination. She portrayed Emily Gardner in the film The Big Sick (2017), and in 2018 appeared in the Coen Brothers film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs in the episode "The Gal Who Got Rattled".

She has appeared in several Broadway productions. She also wrote Ruby Sparks and co-wrote Wildlife (2018) with her partner, Paul Dano (who directed Wildlife and co-starred with Kazan in Ruby Sparks). In 2020, she co-starred in the HBO miniseries The Plot Against America.

Movies for Zoe Kazan...

She Said
Title: She Said
Character: Jodi Kantor
Released: November 17, 2022
Type: Movie
New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation — a story that helped launch the #MeToo movement and shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood.
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Title: The Last Movie Stars
Character: Self
Released: July 21, 2022
Type: TV
A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
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Title: The Last Movie Stars
Character: Jackie McDonald (voice)
Released: July 21, 2022
Type: TV
A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
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Title: Clickbait
Character: Pia Brewer
Released: August 25, 2021
Type: TV
When family man Nick Brewer is abducted in a crime with a sinister online twist, those closest to him race to uncover who is behind it and why.
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Cryptozoo
Title: Cryptozoo
Character: Magdalene (voice)
Released: August 20, 2021
Type: Movie
Cryptozookeepers try to capture a Baku, a dream-eating hybrid creature of legend, and start wondering if they should display these beasts or keep them hidden and unknown.
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Title: The Plot Against America
Character: Bess Finkel
Released: March 16, 2020
Type: TV
An alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism.
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The Kindness of Strangers
Title: The Kindness of Strangers
Character: Clara
Released: December 12, 2019
Type: Movie
Clara and her two sons escape from her abusive husband with little more than their car and plan to start over in New York. After the car towed away, the family meets Alice, who gets them into an emergency shelter. While stealing food at a Russian restaurant called ‘Winter Palace’, Clara meets Marc, who has been given the chance to help the old eatery regain its former glory. The ‘Winter Palace’ soon becomes a place of unexpected encounters between people who are all undergoing some sort of crisis and whom fate has now brought together.
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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Title: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Character: Alice Longabaugh (segment "The Gal Who Got Rattled")
Released: November 9, 2018
Type: Movie
Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
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Title: The Deuce
Released: September 10, 2017
Type: TV
The story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early ’70s through the mid ’80s, exploring the rough-and-tumble world that existed there until the rise of HIV, the violence of the cocaine epidemic and the renewed real estate market ended the bawdy turbulence of the area.
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Title: The Deuce
Character: Andrea Martino
Released: September 10, 2017
Type: TV
The story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early ’70s through the mid ’80s, exploring the rough-and-tumble world that existed there until the rise of HIV, the violence of the cocaine epidemic and the renewed real estate market ended the bawdy turbulence of the area.
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The Big Sick
Title: The Big Sick
Character: Emily Gardner
Released: March 30, 2017
Type: Movie
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.
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The Monster
Title: The Monster
Character: Kathy
Released: November 11, 2016
Type: Movie
A mother and her 10-year old daughter are trapped in a forest. There is something in this forest. Something unlike anything they have heard before. Something that lurks in the darkness and it’s coming after them.
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My Blind Brother
Title: My Blind Brother
Character: Francie
Released: September 19, 2016
Type: Movie
Love for the same woman causes conflict between an over-achieving blind athlete and the brother who made him that way.
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Our Brand Is Crisis
Title: Our Brand Is Crisis
Character: LeBlanc
Released: September 11, 2015
Type: Movie
Based on the documentary "Our Brand Is Crisis", this feature focuses on the use of American political campaign strategies in South America.
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Title: Olive Kitteridge
Character: Denise Thibodeau
Released: November 2, 2014
Type: TV
A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.
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In Your Eyes
Title: In Your Eyes
Character: Rebecca Porter
Released: April 20, 2014
Type: Movie
Two seemingly unconnected souls from different corners of the United States make a telepathic bond that allows them to see, hear and feel the other's experiences, creating a bond that apparently can't be broken.
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Showing Up
Title: Showing Up
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: Movie
An unprecedented look at the audition, compiled from more than 50 interviews with notable artists including Kristin Chenoweth, Richard Griffiths, Zoe Kazan, Nathan Lane, Chris Messina, Sam Rockwell and Eli Wallach.
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Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
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The Pretty One
Title: The Pretty One
Character: Laurel / Audrey
Released: February 7, 2014
Type: Movie
When her idolized twin sister Audrey dies in a car accident, Laurel decides to take her place. But, as she eases into the life she has always wanted, she must decide between continuing the lie or revealing herself.
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Title: Off Camera with Sam Jones
Character: Self
Released: February 6, 2014
Type: TV
Photographer and director Sam Jones sits down with the myriad professionals of television and movies, and other celebrities (great skateboarders, for example), to discuss their development before fame, their passions beyond their careers, and gives them a space to open up about their insight into their business and their own abilities. Filmed in black and white, with a few deep cushion chairs and sparse set, the show relies on Sam's ability to relate to the guests and their will to speak freely with him.
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What If
Title: What If
Character: Chantry
Released: September 7, 2013
Type: Movie
Medical-school dropout Wallace has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan, seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry, an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?
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Some Girl(s)
Title: Some Girl(s)
Character: Reggie
Released: June 28, 2013
Type: Movie
On the eve of his wedding, a successful writer travels around the country to meet up with ex-lovers in an attempt to make amends for his wrongdoings.
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Ruby Sparks
Title: Ruby Sparks
Character: Ruby
Released: July 25, 2012
Type: Movie
Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.
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Meek's Cutoff
Title: Meek's Cutoff
Character: Millie Gately
Released: April 8, 2011
Type: Movie
Set in 1845, this drama follows a group of settlers as they embark on a punishing journey along the Oregon Trail. When their guide leads them astray, the expedition is forced to contend with the unforgiving conditions of the high plain desert.
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Happythankyoumoreplease
Title: Happythankyoumoreplease
Character: Mary Catherine
Released: March 4, 2011
Type: Movie
Captures a generational moment - young people on the cusp of truly growing up, tiring of their reflexive cynicism, each in their own ways struggling to connect and define what it means to love and be loved. Six New Yorkers juggle love, friendship, and the keenly challenging specter of adulthood. Sam Wexler is a struggling writer who's having a particularly bad day. When a young boy gets separated from his family on the subway, Sam makes the questionable decision to bring the child back to his apartment and thus begins a rewarding, yet complicated, friendship. Sam's life revolves around his friends — Annie, whose self-image keeps her from commitment; Charlie and Mary Catherine, a couple whose possible move to Los Angeles tests their relationship; and Mississippi, a cabaret singer who catches Sam's eye.
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The Exploding Girl
Title: The Exploding Girl
Character: Ivy
Released: March 12, 2010
Type: Movie
On a summer break from college, Ivy, a young epileptic woman, struggles to balance her feelings for her fledgling boyfriend while her friend Al crashes with her for the season.
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It's Complicated
Title: It's Complicated
Character: Gabby Adler
Released: December 23, 2009
Type: Movie
Ten years after their divorce, Jane and Jake Adler unite for their son's college graduation and unexpectedly end up sleeping together. But Jake is married, and Jane is embarking on a new romance with her architect. Now, she has to sort out her life—just when she thought she had it all figured out.
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Title: Bored to Death
Character: Nina
Released: September 20, 2009
Type: TV
Jonathan Ames, a young Brooklyn writer, is feeling lost. He's just gone through a painful break-up, thanks in part to his drinking, can't write his second novel, and carouses too much with his magazine editor. Rather than face reality, Jonathan turns instead to his fantasies — moonlighting as a private detective — because he wants to be a hero and a man of action.
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The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Title: The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Character: Grace Lee
Released: July 7, 2009
Type: Movie
After her much older husband forces a move to a suburban retirement community, Pippa Lee engages in a period of reflection and finds herself heading toward a quiet nervous breakdown.
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I Hate Valentine's Day
Title: I Hate Valentine's Day
Character: Tammy Greenwood
Released: June 27, 2009
Type: Movie
A love story set in Manhattan, where a florist who abides by a strict five-date-limit with any man finds herself wanting more with the new restaurateur in town.
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Revolutionary Road
Title: Revolutionary Road
Character: Maureen Grube
Released: December 19, 2008
Type: Movie
A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.
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Me and Orson Welles
Title: Me and Orson Welles
Character: Gretta Alder
Released: September 5, 2008
Type: Movie
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
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August
Title: August
Character: Gal Employee
Released: May 16, 2008
Type: Movie
Two brothers, ambitious dot-com entrepreneurs, attempt to keep their company afloat as the stock market begins to collapse in August 2001, one month prior to the 9/11 attacks.
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The Savages
Title: The Savages
Character: Student
Released: November 28, 2007
Type: Movie
A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.
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In the Valley of Elah
Title: In the Valley of Elah
Character: Angie
Released: September 14, 2007
Type: Movie
A career officer and his wife work with a police detective to uncover the truth behind their son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq.
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Fracture
Title: Fracture
Character: Mona
Released: April 19, 2007
Type: Movie
A husband is on trial for the attempted murder of his wife, in what is seemingly an open/shut case for the ambitious district attorney trying to put him away. However, there are surprises for both around every corner, and, as a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse is played out, each must manipulate and outwit the other.
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Title: Medium
Character: Izzy
Released: January 3, 2005
Type: TV
Allison Dubois works in the District Attorney’s office using her natural intuition about people and her ability to communicate with the dead to help to solve crimes. Her dreams often give her clues to the whereabouts of missing people.
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Swordswallowers and Thin Men
Title: Swordswallowers and Thin Men
Character: Samantha
Released: September 26, 2003
Type: Movie
Zak is a smart, good-looking nice guy whose heretofore charmed life starts coming apart as his longtime romance with Samantha, a painter whom he finds increasingly intimidating, begins to crumble; impending graduation makes it clear to her that that she's ready to move on.
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Title: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Released: January 26, 2003
Type: TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
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Title: The View
Character: Self - Guest
Released: August 11, 1997
Type: TV
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Abby Huntsman, discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
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Seven Friends: George Miller’s Justice League
Title: Seven Friends: George Miller’s Justice League
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Documentary chronicling director George Miller's unmade 2008 superhero movie Justice League Mortal.