Influencers from United States starting with Z
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Zac Efron
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 59.8M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 22M Followers / Subscribers X: 13.7M Followers / Subscribers Threads: 5.1M Followers / SubscribersZac Efron is an American actor and singer known for his roles in both film and television. He first gained widespread fame as a teenage star in the Disney Channel’s High School Musical series, where he showcased his singing and acting abilities. Over the years, he has transitioned into more mature roles in movies ranging from romantic comedies to action films, including 17 Again, The Greatest Showman, and Baywatch. Efron is recognized for his athletic build, charismatic on-screen presence, and versatility as a performer, often combining charm, humor, and dramatic depth in his roles.
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Zach Gilford
Occupation: ActorZach Gilford is an American actor best known for his television work, particularly his breakout role as the kindhearted and talented backup quarterback Matt Saracen on the critically acclaimed drama series Friday Night Lights (2006–2011). He has since established a career that includes roles in various genres, notably starring as the tormented Riley Flynn in the Netflix horror limited series Midnight Mass (2021) and the villainous Elias Voit in Criminal Minds: Evolution. He has also appeared in films like The Purge: Anarchy and The Last Stand, and other TV series such as Good Girls and The Fall of the House of Usher.
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Zach Herron
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 1.8M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 409K Followers / Subscribers Threads: 117K Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 104.5K Followers / SubscribersZach Herron is an American pop singer and songwriter. He is best known as the youngest member of the pop boy band Why Don't We (often stylized as WDW), which gained significant commercial success with multiple Billboard charting releases and sold-out tours before going on a hiatus. Prior to joining the band in 2016, he first gained recognition as a solo artist on social media by posting cover songs, notably his rendition of Shawn Mendes' "Stitches" going viral. Following his time with Why Don't We, Herron has launched a solo music career, releasing singles like "Caroline." He is known for his strong vocals and soft-spoken demeanor.
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Zach Hsieh
Occupation: YoutuberYouTube: 29.3M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 15.5M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 1.3M Followers / SubscribersZach Hsieh is an American YouTuber and visual artist known professionally as ZHC.
He is primarily recognized for his art challenge videos and large-scale creative projects involving custom art. His content often features him drawing or painting on everyday objects, cars, and even houses, sometimes as part of giveaways or philanthropic efforts.
Key facts about him include:
He was born on *January 14, 1999**, in San Jose, California.
He is a *self-taught artist**.
He began his YouTube channel, ZHC, in *2013**, initially posting art tutorials.
* He is known for blending art, entertainment, and philanthropy in his videos.
* He has done collaborations with other major YouTubers and social media personalities, such as MrBeast and Charli D'Amelio.
He has served as the host and executive producer for the YouTube Originals series, Instant Influencer.
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Zach King
Occupation: Internet PersonalityTikTok: 81.9M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 42.8M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 28.6M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 11M Followers / SubscribersZachary Michael King is an American internet personality based in Los Angeles. He is most known for his "magic vines," which are six-second videos digitally edited to look as if he is doing magic. He calls his videos "digital sleight of hand. He began posting videos on YouTube in 2008, and in 2013 he started posting videos to Vine, a platform for users to post six-second-long looping clips. King posted his first video to TikTok (then known as musical.ly) in 2016, and has since gained over 80 million followers as of March 2025.
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Zachary Gordon
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 1M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 413K Followers / Subscribers X: 139.6K Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 18.7K Followers / SubscribersZachary Adam Gordon (born February 15, 1998) is an American actor and voice artist. He is best known for portraying the lead character Greg Heffley in the first three films of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise (2010–2012).
Career Highlights
Film: Beyond his role as Greg Heffley, he has appeared in films such as Georgia Rule (2007), The Brothers Bloom (2008), The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013), and Dreamcatcher (2021).
Voice Acting: He provided the original voice for Gil in the Nickelodeon series Bubble Guppies. His other voice credits include Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (as Young Melman), Ni Hao, Kai-Lan, and more recently, the voice of Tighnari in the video game Genshin Impact.
Television: He has held recurring roles in series such as Dead of Summer (as Jason "Blotter" Cohen) and Good Trouble (as Tate Wilson). He also made guest appearances as a child actor on shows like How I Met Your Mother, Desperate Housewives, and 24.
Background
Born and raised in Southern California, Gordon began his professional acting career at the age of eight. He graduated from Oak Park High School and later attended Chapman University.
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Zachary Levi
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 1.4M Followers / Subscribers X: 640.1K Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 331 Followers / SubscribersZachary Levi is an American actor, singer, and director born on September 29, 1980, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He is best known for starring as the title character in the TV series Chuck (2007-2012) and as Shazam in the DC Extended Universe films Shazam! (2019) and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023). Levi has also voiced Flynn Rider in Disney's Tangled (2010) and appeared in films like Thor: The Dark World and Thor: Ragnarok as Fandral. He has worked in theater, including originating the role of Georg in the Broadway musical First Date, and hosted the web series Geek Out. Levi is recognized for his charismatic, enthusiastic personality and advocacy for mental health awareness.
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Zack D. Films
Occupation: YoutuberYouTube: 24.2M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 9.1M Followers / SubscribersZack D. Films is an American YouTuber known for creating short, often animated, videos that explain interesting and sometimes bizarre or unsettling facts and phenomena. His content covers a wide range of topics, including world history, science, human behavior, everyday occurrences, and various mechanisms. His videos, frequently formatted as YouTube Shorts, use high-quality narration and 3D animation to delve into things people might overlook or not know about.
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Zakk Wylde
Occupation: SingerFacebook: 2M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.3M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 588K Followers / SubscribersZakk Wylde is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the longtime lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and as the founder, lead guitarist, and lead singer of the heavy metal band Black Label Society.
He joined Ozzy Osbourne's band in 1987 at the age of 20 and co-wrote several of Osbourne's major albums, including No More Tears. His guitar style is instantly recognizable, characterized by his liberal use of pinch harmonics, wide vibrato, and a powerful blend of heavy metal riffs with blues and Southern rock influences. He is also famous for playing Gibson Les Paul guitars with his signature black-and-cream "bullseye" graphic.
In 1998, he officially formed Black Label Society, which became his primary creative outlet for his heavier, groove-metal-oriented music. In addition, he was a close friend of the late guitarist Dimebag Darrell and has served as the touring guitarist for the reunited Pantera since 2022. He has also released several solo albums, such as Book of Shadows.
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Zealous
Occupation: Youtuber YouTube: 4.4M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 201.8K Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 35.5K Followers / Subscribers X: 3.7K Followers / Subscribers -
Zeddywill
Occupation: TiktokerInstagram: 1.7M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 831K Followers / SubscribersZeddywill (also known as Zeddy Will or CBANDZZZ) is a popular social media star and musical artist from Queens, New York.
He initially gained significant popularity on TikTok for his unique, fast-talking "window talk" comedy series and POV videos, accumulating millions of followers.
He has since transitioned into a career as a Hip-Hop/Rap artist, releasing singles and an album titled Set The Tone. His musical style is characterized by playful wordplay, an animated delivery, and a humorous, Jersey Club-inspired sound.
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Zendaya
Occupation: ActressInstagram: 176M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 18M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 4.1M Followers / SubscribersZendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known professionally as Zendaya, is an American actress and singer born on September 1, 1996. She began her career as a child model and backup dancer before rising to prominence as a Disney Channel star, notably for her roles in the sitcoms Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover.
She transitioned to film with roles such as MJ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man trilogy (*Homecoming*, Far From Home, and No Way Home) and as Chani in the sci-fi epic Dune and its sequel.
Zendaya has received significant critical acclaim, particularly for her lead role as Rue Bennett, a struggling, drug-addicted teenager, in the HBO drama series Euphoria. Her performance in Euphoria earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and a Golden Globe Award, making her the youngest person to win the Emmy in that category. She is also widely recognized as a major fashion icon.
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Zerkaa
Occupation: YoutuberYouTube: 4.7M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 2.9M Followers / Subscribers X: 2.3M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 1.4M Followers / SubscribersJoshua Bradley (born 4 September 1992), better known by his online alias Zerkaa and his stage name Josh Zerker, is an English YouTuber, streamer, influencer, and Internet personality, as a member of the British YouTube group known as the Sidemen. In 2019 he was listed as the ninth most influential online creator in the United Kingdom by The Sunday Times. In 2022, he was the most watched Twitch streamer in the United Kingdom, with 17.68 million hours watched. As of October 2023, his main YouTube channel has over 4.6 million subscribers and over 800 million video views.
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Zhong
Occupation: YoutuberYouTube: 66.3M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 15.6M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 2.1M Followers / SubscribersZhong (real name Zhongni Zhu) is a popular social media creator known for his high-energy comedic skits, pranks, and viral challenge videos.
Here are the key details about him:
Content Style: He is best known for short-form comedy, often involving elaborate pranks on his friends, "try not to laugh" challenges, and "life hack" parodies. His videos frequently feature a recurring cast of friends (like Nichlmao) and high-impact visual editing.
Background: Born on March 14, 2000, in Moscow, Russia, he moved to China as a child to live with his grandparents before later relocating to various countries, including Sweden and the United Kingdom.
Rise to Fame: Before becoming the face of his own brand, he founded the massive Instagram meme page EpicFunnyPage at the age of 13. He later transitioned to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, where he has amassed tens of millions of followers.
Presence: He is a major figure in the "YouTube Shorts" and TikTok creator community, often collaborating with other influencers in Los Angeles.
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Zoë Kravitz
Occupation: ActressInstagram: 7.6M Followers / SubscribersZoë Isabella Kravitz is an American actress, singer, and filmmaker, known for her versatile roles in both independent films and major franchises.
Career Highlights:
She made her acting debut in 2007 and had a breakthrough role as Angel Salvadore in X-Men: First Class* (2011).
Kravitz has been a part of major film series, including the Divergent* trilogy (2014–2016), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), and the Fantastic Beasts film series (2016–2018).
Her notable television work includes the HBO drama series Big Little Lies* (2017–2019) and the Hulu romantic comedy High Fidelity (2020), which she also executive produced.
She received critical praise for playing Selina Kyle / Catwoman in the DC film The Batman* (2022).
Kravitz also works behind the camera, having made her feature directorial debut with the psychological thriller Blink Twice* (2024).
* As a musician, she is the lead singer for the electronic R&B group Lolawolf.
Personal Background:
* Born on December 1, 1988, in Los Angeles, she is the daughter of actress Lisa Bonet and musician Lenny Kravitz.
* She is of both African-American and Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
* Kravitz was married to actor Karl Glusman from 2019 to 2021 and has been in a high-profile relationship with actor Channing Tatum, with whom she was reportedly engaged.
* Time magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in 2022.
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Zoe LaVerne
Occupation: Social Media PersonalityTikTok: 21.6M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 2.2M Followers / SubscribersZoe LaVerne Day, whose maiden name is Pemberton, is an American social media personality. She was born on June 3, 2001, in Greenwood, Indiana, U.S. She became famous for her videos on the video-sharing app Musical.ly, which later became TikTok, where she is known for posting lip-sync, dance, and comedy videos.
She has one child. Zoe LaVerne was married to Dawson Day starting in 2021. She had previously been in an on-and-off relationship with fellow social media personality Cody Orlove. Her education includes attending Franklin Community High School. She is also a singer and has a presence on YouTube, including a channel with her husband.
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Zoe Perry
Occupation: ActressZoe Perry (born September 26, 1983) is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors Laurie Metcalf and Jeff Perry.
She is widely recognized for her breakout role as Mary Cooper, a main character on the CBS sitcom Young Sheldon (2017–2024), a role she reprised on the spin-off series Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (2024–present). Her mother, Laurie Metcalf, played the same character in a recurring role on The Big Bang Theory.
Before this, Perry had recurring roles as Jane on The Family (2016) and Samantha Ruland on Scandal (2017), the latter of which also starred her father. Her first television roles were two appearances as a younger version of the character Jackie Harris on the sitcom Roseanne, a character portrayed by her mother. She has also performed in theater, including on Broadway.
Perry is a graduate of Northwestern University. She is married to Gab Taraboulsy, whom she wed in 2022.
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Zoe Saldaña
Occupation: ActressInstagram: 11.2M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 5.4M Followers / SubscribersZoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego is an American actress. Known primarily for her work in science fiction film franchises, she has starred in four of the seven highest-grossing films of all time, including the top three (Avatar, Avengers: Endgame and Avatar: The Way of Water). Films she has appeared in have grossed more than $15 billion worldwide and, as of 2024, she is the second highest-grossing lead actress and the highest-grossing actress overall. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a SAG Award, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
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Zooey Deschanel
Occupation: ActressInstagram: 7.9M Followers / SubscribersZooey Claire Deschanel is an American actress and musician. She made her film debut in Mumford (1999) and had a supporting role in Cameron Crowe's film Almost Famous (2000). Deschanel is known for her deadpan roles in comedy films such as The Good Girl (2002), The New Guy (2002), Elf (2003), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005), Failure to Launch (2006), Yes Man (2008), 500 Days of Summer (2009), and Our Idiot Brother (2011).[3][4][5] She has also ventured into dramatic film territory with Manic (2001), All the Real Girls (2003), Winter Passing (2005), Bridge to Terabithia (2007), The Happening (2008), and The Driftless Area (2015).[6][7] From 2011 to 2018, she starred as Jess Day on the Fox sitcom New Girl, for which she received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.