Zen Gesner
Pine Valley Presence
Braden Lavery (1998 - 1999)
At a Glance
Zen studied at London's Academy of Music and Dramatic Art as one of the first Americans admitted to its prestigious program. Upon returning to the States, Zen got his first major break when he landed a small but prominent role as an FBI agent in the box office smash, Dumb and Dumber. He has also appeared in Soldier Boys, The Glass Cage and opposite Woody Harrelson in Kingpin.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
A Breed Apart
2001
All My Children
Braden Lavery
1998 - 1999
Friends
Dave; Episode 5.2 "The One with All the Kissing"
October 1st, 1998
The Adventures of Sinbad
Sinbad
1996
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Osmosis Jones
Doctor
2001
Florida City
John Haleran
2000
Social Misfits
Counselor Travis
2000
Trigon: The Legend of Pelgidium
Suicide
2000
Me, Myself & Irene
Agent Peterson
2000
There's Something About Mary
Pier Bartender
1998
Gettin' Up
1997
Kingpin
Thomas
1996
Soldier Boyz
Guard #1
1995
Wish Me Luck
Henry
1995
Dumb & Dumber
Dale's Man
1994
Miscellaneous
Zen is the son of actress Nan Martin. His brothers-in-law are Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly.
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Cape Town, South Africa
MARITAL STATUS: Cynthia Farrelly Gesner (1995 to Present)
CHILDREN: Two; Sons, Harry [Jul 24th, 1997] and John [Jul 11th, 2003]
