Zach Galifianakis' Biography: Zach Galifianakis was born on October 1, 1969 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He studied at North Carolina State University where he pursued a degree in communications and film but unfortunately failed the course. Eventually, he pursued acting and landed roles in the films like Corky Romano, Bubble Boy, Below and Heartbreakers. Alan Finger is played by Zach Galifianakis on the television show Dog Bites Man. He is the show's director who appears to be inept in his profession. In addition, he is also a musician who uses the name "The Finger".