Zach Anner, 1984
Writers · November 17, 1984
Zach Anner
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Zach Anner is 41 years old, born November 17, 1984 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
Zach Anner turned a viral audition tape into a platform for disability representation in mainstream media. Born November 17, 1984, the American comedian, actor, and writer with cerebral palsy won his own show through Oprah Winfrey's 2010 competition, launching the travel series Rollin' With Zach in 2011. He later wrote for and guest-starred on ABC's Speechless, a sitcom centered on a teenager with the same condition. A Scorpio, Anner built a career on comedy and storytelling rooted in lived experience.
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Biography
Zach Anner gained worldwide recognition after submitting a video to Oprah Winfrey's "Search for the Next TV Star" competition, winning his own show on OWN. His wheelchair travel series, Rollin' With Zach, premiered December 12, 2011, combining comedic narration with accessible tourism. Between 2016 and 2019, he wrote for and guest-starred on the ABC sitcom Speechless, which centered on a teenager living with cerebral palsy—a character and condition that mirrored his own experience. As a screenwriter and performer, Anner works across comedy, acting, and television production. Born in the US on November 17, 1984, he is a Scorpio—a sign associated with intensity and transformation. His career reflects a deliberate move toward creating media that reflects disabled lives authentically, rather than relying on tokenism or inspiration narratives. Life Path 5 individuals are known for adaptability and communication, qualities evident in Anner's multi-platform approach to storytelling.
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Trivia
- Anner's viral audition tape for Oprah's competition generated such significant online support that it helped him win the competition outright, making him one of the first creators to leverage internet momentum for a major network opportunity.
- Rollin' With Zach broke ground by centering accessibility and disability in travel content, a genre traditionally marketed without consideration for wheelchair users.
- His work on Speechless marked one of the first times a writer with cerebral palsy shaped the narrative representation of the condition on mainstream American television.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Zach Anner reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Zach Anner?
- Zach Anner is 41 years old (born November 17, 1984).
- When is Zach Anner's birthday?
- Zach Anner was born on November 17, 1984.
- What is Zach Anner's zodiac sign?
- Zach Anner is a Scorpio, born November 17, 1984.
- What is Zach Anner's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Zach Anner was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Zach Anner from?
- Zach Anner is from United States.
- What does Zach Anner do?
- Zach Anner is a writer.
- Is Zach Anner still alive?
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