Zach Galifianakis's first movie appearance was in the 1999 independent film
The King and Me. That same year, he also had a small part in the critically acclaimed film
Being John Malkovich.
He had several other bit roles around this time, including in:
- Flushed (1999)
- Heartbreakers (2001)
- Bubble Boy (2001)
- Corky Romano (2001)
- Out Cold (2001), in which he had his first substantial supporting role as the character Luke