Steve Zahn may be one of those actors who is forever doomed to be known as one of cinema’s quintessential “that guys.” He’s the type of actor who seems to show up in all sorts of projects, and generally steals the few scenes that he’s granted.
Looking at Zahn’s track record speaks to the extraordinary range that he has as a performer.
Who else could play the comedic oaf in You’ve Got Mail, a charming musician in That Thing You Do!, the overworked dad in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid family films, and an imprisoned ape dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder in War for the Planet of the Apes with the same level of seasoned commitment? Whether he’s working with the most prestigious of directors or the most absurd comedies, Zahn shows no less dedication.
However, he truly showed his brilliance thanks to the…
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