Home People Zach Gilford Zach Gilford Zach Gilford (born January 14, 1982) is an American actor best known for his role as Matt Saracen on the NBC sports drama Friday Night Lights. Personal facts Birth dateJanuary 14, 1982 Birth placeEvanston Illinois facebook tumblr linkedin twitter reddit google+ Search Zach Gilford on Wikipedia Zach Gilford