Zachary Benjamin was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1982 and moved to Los Angeles soon after. His acting career started in 1987 and spanned ten years. During this period of time, he earned starring or principal roles in four feature films, three made-for-TV movies, numerous commercials, and fourteen guest appearances on television programs. His television credits include "Cheers, " "Star Trek: TNG, " "The Wonder Years, " and many more.