20 Things You Didn't Know About Scrubs

20. Zach Braff Wrote Garden State Before Filming On The Show Started

Outside of his lead role as John Dorian on Scrubs, Zach Braff has had a solid career as a writer and director. Shortly after being cast as J.D, Braff quit his job as a waiter and was pumped to start work on the show.

Little did he know, filming wouldn't commence for another four months. Briefly without work, Braff took this time to sit down and get to work on his script to Garden State (2004), which he had started planning in college under the title "Large's Ark."

Not only did he complete the script in four months, but he also handpicked the film's soundtrack. When the film was finally given the go-ahead, Braff served as Garden State's director as well as its writer and producer, and won a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack.

Garden State is now regarded as a cult favourite.