Steve Zissis

Steve Zissis
Born (1975-12-17) December 17, 1975
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Occupation
Years active 2002–present

Steve Zissis (born December 17, 1975)[1] is an American actor, screenwriter and producer. Zissis made his film debut in the short film Climbing Out (2002) and his television debut in The Office (2008). He is most known for his roles in Baghead (2008), Cyrus (2010), The Do-Deca-Pentathlon (2012), Her (2013), and in Togetherness (2015–2016).

Early life

Zissis was born on December 17, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is of Greek descent.[2]

Career

Zissis made his film debut in the short film Climbing Out (2002). He went on to star in The Intervention, a short film directed by Jay Duplass and written by Mark Duplass.[3][4] Zissis then went on to appear in the short film Momma's Boy.[5] In 2008, Zissis had the leading role in the film Baghead which was written and directed by Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2008.[6] At the festival it was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics, and was released on July 13, 2008.[7][8] That same year, Zissis appeared in the short film Loveolution, and made his television debut in The Office.[9][1]

In 2009, Zissis appeared in The Overbook Brothers which had its world premiere at South by Southwest.[10] That same year, Zissis appeared in Sunday Morning,[1] The League,[11] and Prototype. In 2010, Zissis appeared in Cyrus.[12] Zissis appeared in two episodes of Parks and Recreation.[13] That same year Zissis wrote, directed, produced and edited the short film Kleshnov.[14] In 2011, Zissis appeared in Jeff, Who Lives at Home, which was written by Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass.[15] The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 14, 2011.[16]

In 2012, Zissis starred in the leading role of The Do-Deca-Pentathlon which was also written by Mark and Jay Duplass, who also directed the film, which premiered at South by Southwest in March 2012.[17] The film was released on June 26, 2012, through video on demand prior to a limited release on June 26, 2012.[18] In 2013, Zissis voiced the role of Milo in Bad Milo, which premiered at South by Southwest in March 2013, and was released in August 2013.[19][20] That same year, he also appeared in Spike Jonze's Her.[21]

In March 2013, it was revealed that Zissis had been cast in Togetherness a series created by himself, Mark Duplass, and Jay Duplass.[11][22] The series premiered on January 11, 2015.[23] It was later cancelled after just two seasons.[24]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Climbing Out Bryant Short film
2005 The Intervention Steve Short film
2006 Momma's Boy George Short film
2008 Baghead Chad
2008 Loveolution Daddy Short film
2009 The Overbook Brothers George
2009 Prototype Irvin Marquand
2010 Cyrus Rusty
2010 Kleshnov Kleshnov Short film
2011 Jeff, Who Lives at Home Steve
2012 The Do-Deca-Pentathlon Mark
2013 Bad Milo Milo (voice)
2013 Her New Sweet Boyfriend of Mother Who Dated Pricks
2016 Another Evil Dan
2017 The House Carl Shackler
2018 Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot Elias
2018 The Front Runner Tom Fiedler
2019 Happy Death Day 2 Dean Bronson In post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2008 The Office Unknown 1 episode
2009 Sunday Morning The Manager Television film
2009 The League Craig 1 episode
2009–2010 Parks and Recreation Gray / Michael 2 episodes
2012 Private Practice Todd Reiter 1 episode
2013 Arrested Development Chuck The Canadian 1 episode
2014 Trophy Wife Clerk 1 episode
2015–2016 Togetherness Alex Pappas 16 episodes; Also consultant producer and creator
2016 Animals. Husband (voice) 1 episode

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Steve Zissis". TV Guide. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  2. ↑ Radio, Southern California Public (21 February 2016). "How Steve Zissis's struggles became HBO hit 'Togetherness'". Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  3. ↑ "The Intervention (2004)". Fandor. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  4. ↑ Leonsis, Elle (February 18, 2016). "Watch: The Baby-Faced Stars of 'Togetherness' Season 2 in Mark and Jay Duplass' First Short Films". Indiewire.com. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Momma's Boy". Clermont Film Festival. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Baghead". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  7. ↑ Indiewire (January 25, 2008). "Sony Classics Bags "Baghead" for North America". Indiewire. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Baghead". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  9. ↑ ""LOVEolution" (2008)". Vimeo. January 16, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  10. ↑ wire, Indie (March 9, 2009). "SXSW Interview: "The Overbrook Brothers" Director John Bryant". Indiewire.com. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  11. 1 2 Goldberg, Leslie (March 6, 2013). "Steve Zissis Reteams With Duplass Brothers for HBO Comedy Pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Cyrus". TV Guide. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  13. ↑ Travers, Ben (March 21, 2016). "'Togetherness' Steve Zissis on Meta Acting Challenges in Season 2 and Why Actors Should Create Their Own Work". Indiewire.com. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  14. ↑ Kim, James (February 21, 2016). "How the struggles of Steve Zissis turned into HBO's hit 'Togetherness'". scpr.com. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  15. ↑ Ebert, Roger (March 14, 2012). "Jeff Who Lives at Home Movie Review (2012". Roger Ebert. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  16. ↑ Goldberg, Matt (September 16, 2011). "TIFF 2011: JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME Review". Colider.com. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  17. ↑ "The Do-Deca-Pentathlon". Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  18. ↑ Searchlight, Fox (June 15, 2012). "The Do-Deca-Pentathlon Trailer". YouTube.com. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Bad Milo! & VOD hope for Genre Indies". Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  20. ↑ John DeFore. "Milo: SXSW Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  21. ↑ "Her". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  22. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley. "Duplass Brothers Comedy Gets Series Order at HBO". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  23. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 6, 2014). "HBO Confirms Jan. 11 debut for 'Girls', 'Togetherness', & 'Looking'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  24. ↑ Travers, Ben (March 25, 2016). "Mark & Jay Duplass' HBO Series 'Togetherness' Canceled After Season 2". Indiewire. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
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