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“I really have no preference between TV and film. I think that each individual project is its own thing and has a very different style. I have worked on big movies and small movies and network TV. I have had amazing experiences in each environment, and awful ones - more good than bad, though.”

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Zach Gilford
Zach Gilford

Zach Gilford is an American actor born on January 14, 1982. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Dr. George O'Malley in the television series 'Grey's Anatomy'. In addition to television, he has appeared in several films, including 'The Last Song' and 'The Spectacular Now'. more

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