Zachary Quinto’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Zachary Quinto’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Biography

Zachary John Quinto was born on June 2, 1977, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His mother, Margaret “Margo” (née McArdle), worked at an investment firm and later at a magistrate’s office, while his father, Joseph John “Joe” Quinto, was a barber. Quinto was raised in the suburb of Green Tree, Pennsylvania, and attended Saints Simon and Jude Catholic School.

His father passed away from cancer when Quinto was seven years old, and he and his brother were subsequently raised by their mother. Quinto’s maternal great-grandfather was the labor activist and Republican Pittsburgh City Councilman Peter J. McArdle, and also his maternal grandfather was Joseph A. McArdle, a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1995 and then attended Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama, where he earned his BFA in 1999. Quinto first appeared on television in the short-lived series The Others. He had guest roles on various shows, including CSI, Touched by an Angel, Charmed, and L.A. Dragnet. In 2006, he gained fame for his role as Sylar, the primary antagonist in the science fiction drama series Heroes (2006–2010). Quinto also portrayed Spock in the rebooted Star Trek film series, including Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and Star Trek Beyond (2016). He also appeared in other films such as Margin Call (2011), Hitman: Agent 47 (2015), Snowden (2016), and Hotel Artemis (2018). On television, he played Dr. Oliver Thredson in American Horror Story: Asylum, also earning an Emmy Award nomination.

Quinto has also been involved in stage productions, including Angels in America, The Glass Menagerie, and Smokefall. Quinto was raised Catholic and also has Italian and Irish ancestry.

Roles That Defined Him:

• • Sylar: The enigmatic antagonist in the science fiction drama series Heroes (2006–2010). His portrayal of this complex character left an indelible mark on viewers.
  • Also Spock: Quinto stepped into Leonard Nimoy’s iconic shoes, portraying Spock in the rebooted Star Trek film series (2009, 2013, 2016). His logical yet emotionally nuanced performance resonated with fans worldwide.
  • Charlie Manx: In the AMC series NOS4A2, he also brought the chilling character of Charlie Manx to life.
  • Dr. Oliver Thredson: His role in American Horror Story: Asylum earned him an Emmy Award nomination.
• Filmography and Stage Performances:
  • Beyond television, Quinto has graced the silver screen:
    • Margin Call (2011)
    • Also Hitman: Agent 47 (2015)
    • Snowden (2016)
    • Also Hotel Artemis (2018)
  • His stage work includes powerful performances in plays like Angels in America and The Glass Menagerie.

Nationality

• Nationality: American
• Heritage:
  • Italian descent (father’s side)
  • Irish ancestry (mother’s side)

Age

• Zachary Quinto was born on June 2, 1977. As of now, he is 46 years old.

Properties

• Height: Approximately 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
• Weight: His weight varies, but he maintains a fit physique for his roles.
• Eye Color: Dark brown
• Also Hair Color: Black

Lifestyle and Hobbies

• Zachary Quinto is known for his passion for acting, but he also enjoys:
  • Reading: He’s an avid reader.
  • Also Photography: Quinto has a keen interest in photography.
  • Advocacy: He actively supports LGBTQ+ rights and other social causes.