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Zack Gottsagen

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Actor & Dancer, Star of "Peanut Butter Falcon," "Bulletproof," and "Becoming Bulletproof"

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Zack Gottsagen Biography

Zachary “Zack” Gottsagen is an award-winning actor and star of the 2019 indie hit, The Peanut Butter Falcon. Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz, the writers and directors of The Peanut Butter Falcon were so taken with Gottsagen's personality and talent that they wrote the script for the film incorporating Gottsagen's mannerisms, ways of expressing himself, innocence, enthusiasm, and joy for life into the lead role.

Gottsagen was the first child with Down syndrome to be fully included in the Palm Beach County school district and graduated as a theatre major from Dreyfoos School of the Arts. After the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed, Gottsagen filed one of the first ADA suits, which successfully challenged Little League to include children with disabilities, resulting in all coaches throughout the U.S. being required to receive training in inclusion.

Gottsagen's talent, passion, motivation, and perseverance have been the impetus for building his expanding performing arts career. Gottsagen has won many awards, including the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocate Award from the Global Down Syndrome Foundation; Outstanding Breakout Performance from Crested Butte Film Festival; the Rising Star Award from the Palm Springs International Film Festival; the Newcomer Award from the Hollywood Critics Association; the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Palm Beach County Education Foundation; the Ed Roberts Award from the Center for Independent Living in Berkeley; the Honorary Champion of Inclusion Award from Best Buddies; and the Breakthrough Entertainer Award from the Associated Press.

Gottsagen is best known for his lead role in The Peanut Butter Falcon. Gottsagen is in the award winning short film At Last (on HBO Max), the music video by Delta Spirit What’s Done is Done, and the soon to be released feature film God Save the Queens. Most recently Gottsagen was a cast member in the amazing production of Label-Less.

Gottsagen is a strong advocate for Disability Rights. Gottsagen enjoys spending time with his friends, bowling, watching wrestling, loves listening to music, dancing, and spending time with his 3 dogs

Gottsagen presented the Media Access Award in 2019 to the producers of The Peanut Butter Falcon. At the 2020 Academy Awards, he became the first person with Down syndrome to present an Oscar.

In Gottsagen's words, “Talent… that’s all I’ve got.”

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  • Zack Gottsagen has Down syndrome. And a movie role. And a best bud named Shia LaBeouf

    The story behind the film “The Peanut Butter Falcon” is as unexpectedly heartwarming as the film itself. And it all started with the film’s star, Zack Gottsagen. In town recently to be a presenter for the Media Access Awards, the actor posed for a photo shoot in the Beverly Hilton lobby. Songs from his favorite movie, “Grease,” played in the background to help loosen him up. His mother...

  • ‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ Star Zack Gottsagen’s Unlikely Path to Hollywood

    Zack Gottsagen, who has Down syndrome, co-stars in "Peanut Butter Falcon." The road trip movie stars Shia LaBeouf an as outlaw on the run who befriends a man with Down syndrome (Gottsagen) after he’s run away from his assisted living home to pursue his dreams of being a professional wrestler. Co-directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz wrote the movie for Gottsagen after meeting him at a...

  • “Damn It, That’s Huge”: Actors With Down Syndrome Are Finding More Work in Hollywood

    In The Peanut Butter Falcon, a coming-of-age tale about a young man named Zak who runs away from a nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler, the actor leads a cast of Hollywood A-listers, including Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, Bruce Dern, Thomas Haden Church, Jon Bernthal and John Hawkes. A major break for any fledgling star, the role was specifically written for...

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    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Zack Gottsagen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Zack Gottsagen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Zack Gottsagen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Zack Gottsagen

    Speaking fees for Zack Gottsagen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Zack Gottsagen are under $10,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Zack Gottsagen, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Zack Gottsagen speak about?

    Zack Gottsagen is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Disability, Health and Wellness, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Zack Gottsagen travel from?

    Zack Gottsagen generally travels from West Palm Beach, FL, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Zack Gottsagen’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Zack Gottsagen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Zack Gottsagen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Zack Gottsagen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Zack Gottsagen Biography

Zachary “Zack” Gottsagen is an award-winning actor and star of the 2019 indie hit, The Peanut Butter Falcon. Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz, the writers and directors of The Peanut Butter Falcon were so taken with Gottsagen's personality and talent that they wrote the script for the film incorporating Gottsagen's mannerisms, ways of expressing himself, innocence, enthusiasm, and joy for life into the lead role.

Gottsagen was the first child with Down syndrome to be fully included in the Palm Beach County school district and graduated as a theatre major from Dreyfoos School of the Arts. After the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed, Gottsagen filed one of the first ADA suits, which successfully challenged Little League to include children with disabilities, resulting in all coaches throughout the U.S. being required to receive training in inclusion.

Gottsagen's talent, passion, motivation, and perseverance have been the impetus for building his expanding performing arts career. Gottsagen has won many awards, including the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocate Award from the Global Down Syndrome Foundation; Outstanding Breakout Performance from Crested Butte Film Festival; the Rising Star Award from the Palm Springs International Film Festival; the Newcomer Award from the Hollywood Critics Association; the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Palm Beach County Education Foundation; the Ed Roberts Award from the Center for Independent Living in Berkeley; the Honorary Champion of Inclusion Award from Best Buddies; and the Breakthrough Entertainer Award from the Associated Press.

Gottsagen is best known for his lead role in The Peanut Butter Falcon. Gottsagen is in the award winning short film At Last (on HBO Max), the music video by Delta Spirit What’s Done is Done, and the soon to be released feature film God Save the Queens. Most recently Gottsagen was a cast member in the amazing production of Label-Less.

Gottsagen is a strong advocate for Disability Rights. Gottsagen enjoys spending time with his friends, bowling, watching wrestling, loves listening to music, dancing, and spending time with his 3 dogs

Gottsagen presented the Media Access Award in 2019 to the producers of The Peanut Butter Falcon. At the 2020 Academy Awards, he became the first person with Down syndrome to present an Oscar.

In Gottsagen's words, “Talent… that’s all I’ve got.”

Zack Gottsagen Videos

  • Shia LaBeouf, Zack Gottsagen Talk 'The Peanut Butter Falcon ...
    After receiving a standing ovation at SXSW, co-stars Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottsagen share why they loved working together on “The Peanut ...
  • Zack Gottsagen Had A Blast Performing His Own Stunts In "The ...
    Wrestling superfan Zack Gottsagen watched tons of wrestling in preparation for his role in "The Peanut Butter Falcon" and insisted on doing ...
  • Shia Labeouf and Zack Gottsagen talk the making of 'The Peanut ...
    The stars of the heartwarming new film open up about what fans can expect, live on "GMA." WATCH FULL EPISODES: ...

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  • How do I book Zack Gottsagen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Zack Gottsagen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Zack Gottsagen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Zack Gottsagen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Zack Gottsagen

    Speaking fees for Zack Gottsagen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Zack Gottsagen are under $10,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Zack Gottsagen, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Zack Gottsagen speak about?

    Zack Gottsagen is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Disability, Health and Wellness, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Zack Gottsagen travel from?

    Zack Gottsagen generally travels from West Palm Beach, FL, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Zack Gottsagen’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Zack Gottsagen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Zack Gottsagen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Zack Gottsagen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Zack Gottsagen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Zack Gottsagen for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Zack Gottsagen generally travels from West Palm Beach, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lydia X. Z. Brown, Mikayla Holmgren, Thomas D'Eri, Kylar Broadus and Wesley Hamilton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Zack Gottsagen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Zack Gottsagen Speaker Videos

  • Shia LaBeouf, Zack Gottsagen Talk 'The Peanut Butter Falcon ...
    After receiving a standing ovation at SXSW, co-stars Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottsagen share why they loved working together on “The Peanut ...
    Zack Gottsagen Had A Blast Performing His Own Stunts In "The ...
    Wrestling superfan Zack Gottsagen watched tons of wrestling in preparation for his role in "The Peanut Butter Falcon" and insisted on doing ...
  • Shia Labeouf and Zack Gottsagen talk the making of 'The Peanut ...
    The stars of the heartwarming new film open up about what fans can expect, live on "GMA." WATCH FULL EPISODES: ...

Zack Gottsagen News

  • Zack Gottsagen has Down syndrome. And a movie role. And a best bud named Shia LaBeouf

    The story behind the film “The Peanut Butter Falcon” is as unexpectedly heartwarming as the film itself. And it all started with the film’s star, Zack Gottsagen. In town recently to be a presenter for the Media Access Awards, the actor posed for a photo shoot in the Beverly Hilton lobby. Songs from his favorite movie, “Grease,” played in the background to help loosen him up. His mother...

  • ‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ Star Zack Gottsagen’s Unlikely Path to Hollywood

    Zack Gottsagen, who has Down syndrome, co-stars in "Peanut Butter Falcon." The road trip movie stars Shia LaBeouf an as outlaw on the run who befriends a man with Down syndrome (Gottsagen) after he’s run away from his assisted living home to pursue his dreams of being a professional wrestler. Co-directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz wrote the movie for Gottsagen after meeting him at a...

  • “Damn It, That’s Huge”: Actors With Down Syndrome Are Finding More Work in Hollywood

    In The Peanut Butter Falcon, a coming-of-age tale about a young man named Zak who runs away from a nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler, the actor leads a cast of Hollywood A-listers, including Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, Bruce Dern, Thomas Haden Church, Jon Bernthal and John Hawkes. A major break for any fledgling star, the role was specifically written for...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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