Zachary John Quinto, professionally known as Zachary Quinto, is an American actor, producer, and filmmaker.
He is best known for portraying Spock in the rebooted Star Trek film series and Sylar in the NBC superhero drama Heroes.
Quinto has also earned critical acclaim for his performances in American Horror Story, NOS4A2, The Boys in the Band, and Brilliant Minds.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Zachary John Quinto
- Stage Name: Zachary Quinto
- Born: June 2, 1977
- Age: 49 years old
- Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Mixed (Italian and Irish descent)
- Occupation: Actor, Producer, Filmmaker
- Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Joseph John Quinto and Margaret “Margo” Quinto
- Siblings: Joe Quinto
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $25 million USD
Early Life and Education
Zachary Quinto was born on June 2, 1977, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. He was raised by his parents, Joseph John Quinto, a barber, and Margaret “Margo” Quinto, an office worker.
His father passed away from cancer when Zachary was seven years old, after which he was raised by his mother alongside his older brother, Joe Quinto.
Quinto developed an interest in acting through school productions and community theatre. His ethnicity is mixed, with Italian ancestry from his father’s side and Irish ancestry from his mother’s side.
He graduated from Central Catholic High School before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University in 1999.
Career
Zachary Quinto began his acting career with guest appearances in television series such as Touched by an Angel, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Six Feet Under, 24, and Charmed.
His breakthrough came in 2006 when he was cast as the villainous Sylar in the NBC superhero series Heroes. His performance as one of television’s most memorable antagonists earned widespread recognition and established him as a rising star in Hollywood.
Quinto’s international profile grew even further when he was cast as Spock in Star Trek (2009), and he reprised the iconic role in Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Star Trek Beyond (2016).
He has also delivered acclaimed performances in American Horror Story: Asylum, American Horror Story: NYC, NOS4A2, The Boys in the Band, and Brilliant Minds.
Beyond acting, Quinto is a successful producer through his company Before the Door Pictures, which has developed several award-winning film and television projects.
Awards and Nominations
- Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination
- Screen Actors Guild Award nomination (ensemble cast)
- Independent Spirit Award (as a producer)
- Multiple People’s Choice Award and Teen Choice Award nominations
- Recognised for his contributions to film, television, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Social Media
- Instagram: @zacharyquinto
- Facebook: Zachary Quinto
- X (formerly Twitter): @zacharyquinto
Personal Life
Zachary Quinto, 49, publicly came out as gay in 2011 and has since become an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness. He’s in a relationship with Miles McMillan.
He does not have any children. Quinto enjoys photography, travelling, theatre, literature, and supporting humanitarian and equality initiatives. Zachary stands 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) tall.
Net Worth
Zachary Quinto has an estimated net worth of $25 million USD. His wealth comes from film and television acting, theatre productions, producing through his production company, endorsement partnerships, voice acting, and investments.
Filmography
- Heroes
- Star Trek
- American Horror Story: Asylum
- Star Trek Into Darkness
- Hitman: Agent 47
- Star Trek Beyond
- NOS4A2
- The Boys in the Band
- American Horror Story: NYC
- Brilliant Minds