Mike Zegen of Ridgewood is on HBO’s hit show Girls
Friday, June 21, 2013
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
If people who watch television or go to the movies haven’t heard of Ridgewood High School (RHS) graduate Mike Zegen already, it’s likely just a matter of time.
They may have seen him but just don’t know it yet.
Zegen, a former RHS New Player who entered the Ridgewood school system in fifth grade and whose parents still live in the village, is the newest cast member of the hit HBO show “Girls.”
“All my scenes so far have been with [show creator and star] Lena [Dunham], and she’s wonderful,” he said about two weeks into the shooting of Girls’ third season. “She’s just so down to earth … You couldn’t ask for a better boss.”
Lots of show business stars got early experience in Ridgewood school show productions ….