Zac Burgess Age, Height, Family, Education, Career, Movies and Biography

Australian actor Zac Burgess is a rising star who gained recognition early on for his incredible acting abilities. His performances in a number of TV programs, such as the Netflix sensation Boy Swallows Universe and the Amazon Prime comedy Cruel Intentions, made a big impression on viewers. Everything pertaining to Zac Burgess age, height, career, films, TV series, education, family, girlfriend, and net worth will be covered on this page.

Zac Burgess Biography

Zac Burgess is a talented actor from Australia. He became famous in his career at a young age by playing important roles in popular shows. He was born in 2002. His birthplace is Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia. Zac Burgess date of birth is not shared publicly.

He came into the limelight by playing the role of Eli Bell in Boy Swallows Universe on a Netflix series. It was based on a bestselling book. In 2023, he also did a show called One Night. Zac holds Australian nationality and is well-known for his characters Eli Bell and Lucien Belmont in his latest roles.

Field	Details
Full Name	Zac Burgess
Famous For	– Eli Bell in Boy Swallows Universe- Lucien Belmont in Cruel Intentions
Profession	Actor and Photographer
Nationality	Australian
Date of Birth	Born in 2002
Birthplace	Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia

Zac Burgess Age

Mr. Burgess was born in 2002 in Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia. According to his birth year, Zac Burgess age is 23 as of 2025. In 2026, he will celebrate his 24th birthday and many more in the coming years.

Details about Zac Burgess Height and Physical Attributes

Zac Burgess height is 5 feet 9 inches, and he has a weight of 70kg. He has an athletic and toned body, which suits his acting roles. Zac has a great on-screen presence. He has Auburn eye colour and brown hair colour. His fair skin has no tattoos.

Attribute	Details
Zac Burgess Weight in Kg & pounds
– In kilograms	70 kg
– In pounds	154 lbs
Zac Burgess Height in feet, meters & cms
– In meters	1.75 m
– In feet	5’9”
– In centimeters	175 cm
Eye Color	Auburn
Hair Color	Brown
Build	Athletic / Toned
Tattoos	None
Skin Type	Fair

Zac Burgess Education and Qualifications

Zac joined WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts), which is one of the best acting schools in Australia, after completing high school. He earned a diploma in acting in 2021. He worked on his voice, stage performance, and acting techniques while he was under training. This helped him grow into a professional actor.

Education Summary:

Education Detail	Information
Qualification	Diploma in Acting
School	Not Revealed
College/University	WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts)

Zac Burgess Career

Zac is a multi-talented personality. He’s not only an actor but also passionate about photography and storytelling.

Acting Career: Cruel Intentions on Amazon Prime

In 2024, Zac made his debut in the Amazon Prime reboot of Cruel Intentions, playing Lucien Belmont. His performance was well-received by viewers. People admired both his looks and his acting skills.

Role in Boy Swallows Universe

Zac played the main role of Eli Bell in the Netflix series Boy Swallows Universe. The series is based on a novel whose author is Trent Dalton. This had become very popular. In this series, his emotional and powerful performance made him one of the best young actors.

Interest in Storytelling

Zac enjoys storytelling behind the scenes. He had a passion for stories, which further helped him in grooming creatively in many ways. For him, storytelling is not just acting but a way to connect emotionally with others. 

Exploring Photography

Besides acting, Zac is also a skilled photographer. He loves capturing moments from daily life. His photography reflects his creative eye and emotional depth. He expresses himself through images just as beautifully as he does on screen.

Zac Burgess Movies and TV Shows

Short Films

Year	Title	Role
2018	Bring Me Back	Tom
2018	Flightless Boy	Lucas
2022	Call	Brandon
2023	Nothing Gold Can Stay	Leo

TV Series

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2023	Completely Fine	Teen John	1 episode
2023	One Night	Jason	5 episodes
2024	Boy Swallows Universe	Eli Bell	3 episodes
2024	Cruel Intentions	Lucien Belmont	8 episodes

Zac Burgess Family

Burgess comes from a creative family. Zac Burgess father was the well-known Australian actor Scott Burgess, best known for playing Dave McCall in the TV show Water Rats from 1996 to 1999.

His mother’s name is Tracy Jones, but not much is known about her profession. Zac has three siblings: Adia, Ella, and Lily.

Relation	Name	Occupation
Father	Scott Burgess	Actor
Mother	Tracy Jones	Not Revealed
Siblings	Adia, Ella, Lily	Not Revealed

About Zac Burgess Father: Scott Burgess

Scott Burgess was born on 14th July 1958. Unfortunately passed away on 6th May 2016 from a heart attack. He was 56 years old. He was seen in shows like The Great Bookie Robbery, The Dirtwater Dynasty, and Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities.

Zac Burgess Girlfriend

Zac is very private about his love life. However, in November 2023, he posted some pictures with a girl named Leah Gersteling on Instagram. Fans believe she might be Zac Burgess girlfriend. Though they haven’t confirmed anything officially, the pictures show them enjoying time together.

So far, there is no official statement about Zac relationship status.

Zac Burgess Net Worth

Zac has earned a good amount of money from acting and photography. According to sources, Zac Burgess net worth is estimated to be between $2 million to $5 million. His main income comes from acting roles in movies and TV shows.

Zac Burgess Social Media Presence

Zac is quite popular on social media. He shares updates about his work, lifestyle, and travels.

Platform	Username	Followers	Posts	Following	Description
Instagram	@zacburgess	70.7k	141	1,144	Shares pictures about acting, travel, daily life, style, and behind-the-scenes
TikTok	@zac..burgess	417	263	123	Not very active, but fans enjoy his fun and creative videos.

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