Zen Gesner

Zen Gesner

Born: June 23, 1970
in Van Nuys, California, USA
Zen Brant Gesner (born June 23, 1970) is an American television and movie actor. He is perhaps most recognized for his roles as Sinbad in the syndicated television series The Adventures of Sinbad, and was a regular cast member on the ABC daytime drama All My Children as bad boy and rapist Braden Lavery. More recently he's appeared in Miller Lite's "Man Laws" commercials as one of the "Men Of The Square Table". Gesner also appeared on an episode of the popular sitcom Friends in which he played Rachel Green's date. A graduate of the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), Gesner has appeared in several movies since his cinematic debut as "Dale's Man #1" in the 1994 comedy Dumb & Dumber, including Osmosis Jones (as Emergency Room Doctor #1), Me, Myself & Irene (Agent Peterson), Shallow Hal (Ralph), and There's Something About Mary (as a bartender). In 2005, he had a small part in the romantic comedy Fever Pitch starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon.

Movies for Zen Gesner...

Ricky Stanicky
Title: Ricky Stanicky
Character: World River Exec #1
Released: February 21, 2024
Type: Movie
When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, the trio still uses the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. But when their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire a washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator to bring him to life.
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Gates of Darkness
Title: Gates of Darkness
Character: Stephen's Father
Released: October 1, 2019
Type: Movie
A teen endures a terrifying exorcism in the hopes of unlocking shocking secrets about the church and his family.
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A Date to Die For
Title: A Date to Die For
Character: Michael Hill
Released: October 17, 2015
Type: Movie
A guy goes on a date that he has been dying to go to for years.
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Movie 43
Title: Movie 43
Character: Stripper (segment "Truth or Dare")
Released: January 24, 2013
Type: Movie
Fifteen directors and an all-star cast created this twisted comedy that follows three teens on the hunt for the world's most banned film.
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Hall Pass
Title: Hall Pass
Character: Passenger Cop
Released: February 25, 2011
Type: Movie
When best buds Rick and Fred begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives take a bold approach to revitalize their marriages, they grant the guys a 'hall pass'—one week of freedom to do whatever they want. At first, it seems like a dream come true, but they quickly discover that their expectations of the single life—and themselves—are completely and hilariously out of sync with reality.
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Shattered!
Title: Shattered!
Character: Carter
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
FIVE MEN - FIVE SHATTERED LIVES: JIMMY struggles with his girlfriend, Dina, when she runs away, half naked, in the middle of night, accusing him of molesting her. DENNIS, desperate and unhappy in his marriage, has an ill-timed affair with his daughter's 17 year old babysitter. JORDAN splits from his partner, Steve, only to discover he may not be the biological father of their daughter. HARRY, angered over his estranged relationship with his father and his ex-wife, loses it and abuses his girlfriend sadistically. BEN, after losing custody of his son because he viciously attacked his ex-wife's boyfriend in front of him, takes the law into his own hands and kidnaps his son. All five stories intersect as each man tries to salvage what is left of his life.
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Bag Boy
Title: Bag Boy
Character: Police Office Sinead
Released: September 14, 2007
Type: Movie
A teenager enters the competitive world of grocery store bagging.
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Fetch
Title: Fetch
Character: Spike
Released: April 15, 2007
Type: Movie
John 'Fetch' Fetcher is on the case. They said it would be easy. It's never easy.
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Best of Chris Isaak
Title: Best of Chris Isaak
Character: Uncredited
Released: May 9, 2006
Type: Movie
Chris Isaak begins his third decade as one of the most distinctive recording artists- and the epitome of modern cool-with his first career-spanning retrospective.
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The Ringer
Title: The Ringer
Character: David Patrick
Released: December 23, 2005
Type: Movie
Pressured by a greedy uncle and a pile of debt, lovable loser Steve Barker resorts to an unthinkable, contemptible, just-crazy-enough-to-work scheme. He pretends to be mentally challenged to rig the upcoming Special Olympics and bring home the gold. But when Steve's fellow competitors get wise to the con, they inspire him to rise to the greatest challenge of all: becoming a better person.
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Fever Pitch
Title: Fever Pitch
Character: Steve
Released: April 6, 2005
Type: Movie
When Ben Wrightman, a young teacher, begins dating pretty businesswoman Lindsey Meeks, the two don't seem to have a lot of the same interests, but they fall in love, regardless. Their romance goes well until baseball season begins, and Lindsey soon realizes that Ben is completely obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. Though she tries to understand Ben's passionate team loyalty, eventually it threatens to end their otherwise happy relationship.
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Legend of the Phantom Rider
Title: Legend of the Phantom Rider
Character: Suicide
Released: February 11, 2003
Type: Movie
Two ancient entities reincarnated through the centuries face off time and again for an innocent soul.
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Small Town Conspiracy
Title: Small Town Conspiracy
Character: John Haleran
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Crime - Set in Florida at the close of 1941, this film noir follows small-town police chief John Haleran's (Zen Gesner) investigation of the murder of a young Japanese girl, a case that leads to a top secret government conspiracy. With the help of retired cop Taylor (William Morgan Sheppard), Haleran discovers a connection between the victim and an imminent Japanese attack. - Zen Gesner, Jeannetta Arnette, William Morgan Sheppard
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Boat Trip
Title: Boat Trip
Character: Ron
Released: October 1, 2002
Type: Movie
Two guys whose love lives are a wreck look forward to finding ladies on the high seas. Unfortunately, they've mistakenly been booked on a gay cruise.
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Shallow Hal
Title: Shallow Hal
Character: Ralph
Released: November 1, 2001
Type: Movie
After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.
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The Breed
Title: The Breed
Character: West
Released: July 19, 2001
Type: Movie
Vampires have come out of the shadows and are living as normal citizens. Two policemen, one a vampire, are assigned to track down a serial killer who tears the throat of his victims and drains their blood.
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Social Misfits
Title: Social Misfits
Character: Counselor Travis
Released: June 19, 2001
Type: Movie
Directed by Rene Villar Rios, this teen drama takes place at a tough love work camp for teens that is a cross between The Lord of the Flies and The Breakfast Club. As the cruel warden and brutal guards make their lives miserable, the ensemble of troubled teens confront each other and numerous problems facing their generation.
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Me, Myself & Irene
Title: Me, Myself & Irene
Character: Agent Peterson
Released: June 22, 2000
Type: Movie
Rhode Island State Trooper Charlie Baileygates has a multiple personality disorder. One personality is crazy and aggressive, while the other is more friendly and laid back. Both of these personalities fall in love with the same woman named Irene after Charlie loses his medication.
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There's Something About Mary
Title: There's Something About Mary
Character: Bartender
Released: July 15, 1998
Type: Movie
For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.
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Title: The Adventures of Sinbad
Character: Sinbad
Released: September 28, 1996
Type: TV
The Adventures of Sinbad is a Canadian television series which aired from 1996 to 1998. It follows on the story from the pilot of the same name, and revolves around the series' protagonist, Sinbad. The series is a re-telling of the adventures of Sinbad from The Arabian Nights.
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Kingpin
Title: Kingpin
Character: Thomas
Released: July 4, 1996
Type: Movie
After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent on settling an old score with Big Ern.
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Wish Me Luck
Title: Wish Me Luck
Character: Henry Krinkle
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
When a beautiful genie accepts an evil sorcerer’s challenge, she has 48 hours to break a terrible curse. She must help a mortal nerd attain his “manhood,” or she will be doomed to a thousand years as the sorcerer’s slave. All without the help of her magic! What happens next is a hilarious romp through Oak Valley Junior College, as “Jeannie” enlists the help of three beautiful cheerleaders, and battles a trio of nasty jocks, to break the curse before the clock runs out. “Jeannie’s” journey takes her through astronomy class, cheerleading try-outs, and a provocative lingerie party. WISH ME LUCK is a sexy comedy with warmth, laughs and most of all….magic!
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Dumb and Dumber
Title: Dumb and Dumber
Character: Dale's Man #1
Released: December 16, 1994
Type: Movie
Lloyd and Harry are two men whose stupidity is really indescribable. When Mary, a beautiful woman, loses an important suitcase with money before she leaves for Aspen, the two friends (who have found the suitcase) decide to return it to her. After some "adventures" they finally get to Aspen where, using the lost money they live it up and fight for Mary's heart.
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Title: Friends
Character: Dave
Released: September 22, 1994
Type: TV
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
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Title: Compromising Situations
Character: Phillip Larsen
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: TV
As the men, women, couples etc. Go through their fantasies they find themselves in all sorts of strange and interesting situations as their games don't tend to go exactly as planned!!
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Title: LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Released: September 5, 1988
Type: TV
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.