Zack Ignoffo Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows

Zachary Michael Ignoffo, known professionally as Zack Ignoffo, is an American actor, model, writer, and improviser. He has appeared in television and emerging media projects while building a career that also includes modeling and multilingual work.

He is best known for roles in HBO’s Julia and as Phury in The Black Dagger Brotherhood.

Zack Ignoffo
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Zachary Michael Ignoffo
Stage Name:	Zack Ignoffo
Born:	23 April 1993 (age 33 years old)
Place of Birth:	Highland Park, Illinois, USA
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.85 m
Parents:	Lisa Spitzer and Michael Ignoffo
Spouse:	Michelle Biernat
Relationship:	Married
Children:	1
Occupation:	Actor, model, writer
Net Worth:	$300,000

Early Life and Education

Zack Ignoffo was born on 23 April 1993 in Highland Park, Illinois, to parents Lisa Spitzer and Michael Ignoffo. He grew up in the Chicago area and is of Italian and Belgian descent; he is related to American actor John Garfield.

Siblings are not publicly detailed. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 2011, later attended Indiana University Bloomington, and achieved the highest level of Chinese fluency (HSK 6). He studied Method Acting with Geoffrey Horne at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and performed in Shakespeare productions. He is of European-American heritage, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Zack Ignoffo began building his professional profile after college by relocating to Shanghai, where he worked as a Mandarin translator and modeled for fashion brands and agencies across Asia.

Upon returning to the United States he trained intensively in Method Acting and immersed himself in improv comedy and stage work, including Shakespeare productions directed by Geoffrey Horne and Alec Baldwin. These experiences sharpened his skills as a versatile performer comfortable in both dramatic and comedic forms.

He gained wider visibility with a role in the HBO biographical drama series Julia in 2022. Subsequent credits expanded into independent film, virtual reality projects such as the Cannes-selected short Nothing is Safe, and genre television.

In 2025 he took on the role of Phury in The Black Dagger Brotherhood, a project that introduced him to a dedicated fan base. Parallel to acting he has written, directed short films, and continued modeling and improvisation work, demonstrating a multi-hyphenate approach that blends performance, language skills, and creative development.

In recent years Ignoffo has balanced screen roles with collaborative independent projects, including short films alongside family and close collaborators. His career reflects a steady progression from international modeling and translation work to professional acting across television, film, and emerging formats, supported by strong training and multilingual abilities that set him apart in the industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: zackignoffo
• Facebook Handle: zignoffo
• Twitter/X Handle: zignoffo
• TikTok Handle: zackignoffo3

Personal Life

Zack Ignoffo is married to Michelle Biernat. The couple has one child.

He maintains a relatively private family life while occasionally sharing professional and personal milestones with fans.

Filmography

• Julia (2022)
• Nothing is Safe
• The Black Dagger Brotherhood (2025)

Net Worth

Zack Ignoffo has an estimated net worth of around $300,000. Earning through his work as an actor in television and independent projects, modeling career in Asia and the United States, writing, and related creative endeavors.

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