Steve Zahn

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Characters played by Steve Zahn

George Pappas — You've Got Mail (1998)

One of Kathleen’s three shop assistants at The Shop Around the Corner who shares concerns about the competing Fox Books store threatening their business.

Kenny Trent — Anaconda (2025)

Childhood friend who travels to Brazil for the indie film. Survives the jungle ordeal, discovers Doug's body, and participates in the plan to kill the anaconda alongside the group.

Bad Ape — War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

Zoo chimpanzee who helps Caesar find The Colonel in War

Runt of the Litter — Chicken Little (2005)

Loyal friend who stands by Chicken Little through adversity

Fuller — Joy Ride (2001)

Reckless brother who initiates the CB prank, triggering the first film's horror.

Frank Heffley — Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

Greg's strict, traditional father who values toughness and outdoor activities.

Dad Meaney — Eenie Meanie (2025)

Edie's father is in the car when fourteen-year-old Edie drives her drunk parents home after they buy drugs. He urges her to speed away from police, and the crash leaves him paraplegic and kills Edie's mother. Years later, Edie seeks his help, but he has built a reformed life with a new family.

Frank Heffley — Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)

Strict and pragmatic father who values discipline and responsibility

Monty — Stuart Little (1999)

Street cat, pragmatic ally, provides street knowledge.

Frank Heffley — Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)

Strict, no-nonsense father who values discipline, practicality, and traditional parenting.

Glenn Michaels — Out of Sight (1998)

Glenn Michaels is a petty criminal who meets Jack Foley in prison and later helps with the escape plan. He switches cars with Foley and Buddy but panics, crashes the vehicle, and runs away. In Detroit, Miller pressures him into joining the burglary, yet Glenn gets cold feet; Karen Sisco encounters him and lets him escape.

Cliff — A Perfect Getaway (2009)

A newlywed husband traveling to Hawaii for his honeymoon. Initially befriends the hitchhikers and other travelers, but gradually realizes they are part of a deadly survivalist group targeting tourists.

Career Overview

Steve Zahn has 99 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Diary of a Wimpy Kid with 3 titles. Signature works include The Good Dinosaur, You've Got Mail, Chad Powers. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
99
Birth Date
1967-11-13
Birth Place
Marshall, Minnesota, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q491775), public domain (CC0).