Brian Thomas Smith

Brian Thomas Smith (born May 13, 1977) is an American actor and comedian known for playing the dim-witted but kind-hearted Zack Johnson on The Big Bang Theory, and his appearances on Fear Factor and The Amazing Race Season 7. He has also made guest appearances on Two and a Half Men and The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases.

Brian Thomas Smith
Smith in 2016
Born (1977-05-13) May 13, 1977
St. Louis, Missouri, US
OccupationActor
Comedian
Producer

Early life

Brian Thomas Smith has a younger brother, Greg, who participated with him on The Amazing Race 7.

Smith graduated from Central Missouri State University (he was also a Sigep) before moving to Los Angeles. He was a member of the sketch comedy troupe, The Exploding Pajamas.

Career

Smith has appeared in commercials for Miller Lite, Pizza Hut, Burger King, State Farm, Lopez Tonight, Chevrolet, Carl's Jr., Coors Light, Budweiser, Taco Bell, DirecTV, Pop Chips, Buffalo Wild Wings, Honda, Applebee's, DairyQueen, and Audi spots as well as being featured in a new Progressive Insurance commercial.

In 2005, in markets outside of the United States, he starred in a Heineken beer commercial with Jennifer Aniston[1][2]

Smith appeared on the reality television competition series The Amazing Race 7. The two were involved in a car accident during the sixth leg that injured their cameraman. They were then eliminated on the subsequent leg during the sixth episode and placed sixth overall.

In 2010, Smith joined the cast of comedy series The Big Bang Theory in a recurring role portraying the ex-boyfriend of Penny, Zach Johnson.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Duel Short
2006 The 12th Man Adam Rump TV movie
2007 What Ever Happened to Gavin Buckmaster? Gavin Short
2008 No Place Like Home Matt Short
2009 The Moonlighters Bob Short
Tourist Attraction Dereck
Perry's Fairies Short
The Indies Sean Short
2010 All American Zombie Drugs Bobby
2012 Lucy in the Sky with Diamond Brian Short
Surprise Matthew Short
Hot Neighbours Judd Short
Concrete Blondes Karl Short
2013 Casual Guy
2015 Lethal Seduction Randy TV movie

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Two and a Half Men Emmett 1 episode
2010 A Good Knight's Quest Agent One 8 episodes
The Indies Sean 2 episodes
  • 2010–19
 The Big Bang Theory Zack Johnson Recurring role, 11 episodes
2010–11 Casual: The Series Guy Season 1-3 (series regular; 17 episodes)
2012 Happy Endings Nick "Party of Six"
Wolfpack of Reseda Vance Season 1 (series regular; 5 episodes)
Suit Up Bjorn Hansen Recurring role, 4 episodes
2019 The Neighborhood Ed Episode: "Welcome to the Bully"
2020 9-1-1: Lone Star Andrew Reynolds Episode: "Awakening"
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References
  1. "Lunch Break: "Banned" Jennifer Aniston Heineken ad". June 9, 2010. Archived from the original on December 2, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  2. "Doug's Brush With Fame: Brian Thomas Smith". July 25, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
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