“I think a lot of people are drawn to seeing people that want to be better. We see it in ourselves.”Zach Braff
American - Actor & Filmmaker|April 6, 1975

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Zach Braff Quotes
Read 19 Zach Braff quotes on filmmaking, Hollywood, music, travel and mental health from the Scrubs star and director of Garden State.
“I went to film school and wanted to learn everything there was about making movies.”Zach Braff
“Everyone has an idea that they think would be a great movie. Everyone has a cousin who they think you should work with.”Zach Braff
“I'm putting myself out there in a way I don't know if I ever have before.”Zach Braff
“Everyone has a warped vision of Hollywood and what success in Hollywood is like.”Zach Braff
“I love "Scrubs." It's the best day job in the world.”Zach Braff
“I want to take piano lessons, I want to study at university, I want to travel, I want to do other parts, make another movie.”Zach Braff
“I have no desire to make money off musicians. I just want to promote them because I want to share music.”Zach Braff
“I think in a play it's wise to just sit back and watch other actors and be able to shape it from the audience.”Zach Braff
“I really like just super dry comedy.”Zach Braff
“I had a very funny family.”Zach Braff
“I'm hanging out with my New York friends, my Jersey boys, my family and loving every single second of it.”Zach Braff
“I don't care about image and all that nonsense. I'm in sweat pants every day. I don't play the game at all.”Zach Braff
“I always encourage over-tipping if you can afford it because... share the wealth.”Zach Braff
“The best way to travel abroad is to live with the locals.”Zach Braff
“I know every politician spins the truth a little.”Zach Braff
“I procrastinate so much and I get distracted by anything.”Zach Braff
“I think I suffer from some mild depression.”Zach Braff
“I'm by no means condemning prescription medicine for mental health. I've seen it save a lot of people's lives.”Zach Braff
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About Zach Braff
American - Actor & Filmmaker | Born April 6, 1975
Zach Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an American actor, writer and director from South Orange, New Jersey. He grew up in a funny, close family, discovered acting as a child and studied film at Northwestern University, dreaming of making his own movies.
Braff became famous playing the daydreaming young doctor J.D. on the TV comedy *Scrubs* from 2001 to 2010. In 2004 he wrote, directed and starred in the film *Garden State*, whose soundtrack won a Grammy Award. He has since directed films including *Wish I Was Here*, *Going in Style* and *A Good Person*, appeared on Broadway, and co-hosts the *Scrubs* rewatch podcast *Fake Doctors, Real Friends* with his close friend and former co-star Donald Faison. Here are 19 Zach Braff quotes.
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Quick answers about Zach Braff and these famous quotes.
Who is Zach Braff?
Zach Braff is an American actor, writer and director best known for playing Dr. John "J.D." Dorian on the TV comedy *Scrubs* and for writing and directing the film *Garden State*.
What was Zach Braff's role on Scrubs?
He played J.D., a kind-hearted, daydreaming young doctor, on *Scrubs* from 2001 to 2010. The show followed J.D. and his friends as they trained at Sacred Heart Hospital.
What is Garden State about?
*Garden State* (2004) follows a struggling young actor who returns home to New Jersey for his mother's funeral and begins to reconnect with life. Braff wrote, directed and starred in it, and its soundtrack won a Grammy Award.
What other films has Zach Braff directed?
Besides *Garden State*, he directed *Wish I Was Here* (2014), the comedy *Going in Style* (2017) and the drama *A Good Person* (2023).
What is Fake Doctors, Real Friends?
*Fake Doctors, Real Friends* is a podcast Braff co-hosts with his *Scrubs* co-star Donald Faison, launched in 2020, in which they rewatch every episode of *Scrubs* and share behind-the-scenes stories.
Where is Zach Braff from?
He was born and raised in South Orange, New Jersey, and later studied film at Northwestern University near Chicago.