Before he nabbed the role of the lazy, arrogant, and scheming Greg Heffley, Zachary Gordon was a rising child actor, boasting small roles in “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” and the sitcom “How I Met Your Mother.” With “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” he cemented himself as an actor to watch out for, headlining the lucrative trilogy. Gordon expertly played Greg, who many think is sociopathic (though Jeff Kinney doesn’t). Once Gordon wrapped up his tenure as Heffley, he continued to appear in films like Steve Carrell’s “The Incredible Burt Wunderstone.”
The actor’s other notable credits include voicing characters on “Star Wars Rebels” and guest starring on “The Good Doctor.” Gordon has also appeared in beloved video games like “Kingdom Hearts III” and “Genshin Impact.” In 2022, Gordon ventured into the world of music, releasing several singles that he shares with his fans on social media.
While he’s branched out into several different mediums, Gordon acknowledges how important playing Greg Heffley was for his career. “‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ is a part of my legacy. It is something that I will always hold dear to my heart. I have been very blessed and fortunate,” he told Digital Journal in 2021, before adding, “I am grateful that a new generation is starting to watch the movies.”
