Ridgewood HS Grad Mike Zegen Scores Role on HBO's 'Girls'

Ridgewood High School graduate Mike Zegen has a big new role on hit HBO show "Girls", just another top-rated production he's adding to his already impressive resume.

According to a report in The Ridgewood News, Zegen had previously auditioned for Lena Dunham's often raunchy depiction of 20-somethings trying to make it in New York. He was not cast then but Dunham didn't forget about Zegen.

"All my scenes so far have been with Lena, and she's wonderful," he told the weekly paper. "She's just so down to earth … You couldn't ask for a better boss."

You might recognize the former RHS New Player from his role as gangster Benny Siegel in "Boardwalk Empire" or as firefighter Damien Keefe in "Rescue Me." He's made dozens of appearances on David Letterman, had a recurring role as a zombie hunter "The Walking Dead" and a part in Jesse Eisenberg's acclaimed flick "Adventureland." 

Zegen is also a part of NYC comedy troupe "Hottie$ Galore."

The third season of "Girls" begins filming this summer.