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David Gallagher

b. 1985

American actor

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Born 1985. David Gallagher is an American actor, television actor, model, film actor, voice actor and screenwriter.

David Lee Gallagher (born February 9, 1985) is an American actor and former model. He began his career as a child actor and model at the age of two, and is known for his roles as Mikey Ubriacco in Look Who's Talking Now, Simon Camden in 7th Heaven, Kevin Harper in Angels in the Endzone, Richie Rich in Richie Rich's Christmas Wish, and Riku in the Kingdom Hearts series. Throughout his career, he has been a five-time Young Artist Award nominee and Teen Choice Award winner.

Early life Gallagher was born in New York City to Elena Gallagher (née Lopez) and Darren James Gallagher. After they separated when he was a baby, his mother remarried Vincent Casey. Gallagher is of Cuban descent on his mother's side and Irish descent on his father's side. After his brother Killian was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, he became a supporter and spokesperson for Autism Speaks. and enrolled at the University of Southern California, where he majored in film and television studies, graduating in May 2007. and became the highest-rated series on The WB.

During hiatuses from filming, he appeared in several films, including the direct-to-video Richie Rich's Christmas Wish and Little Secrets with Evan Rachel Wood. In 2003, during 7th Heavens eighth season, Gallagher left the show to attend college full-time. However, he returned to the series part-time during the ninth season and the tenth season, which was thought to be the final season. In late 2006, The CW renewed 7th Heaven for an eleventh season, but Gallagher chose not to renew his contract. In 2005, Gallagher starred in and co-produced a low-budget adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray.

After leaving 7th Heaven, he had several roles, including serial killer Buck Winters in Numb3rs, a murder suspect in the CSI: Miami episode "Dangerous Son", Mark in Boogeyman 2, Paul Shapiro in Saving Grace, Ryan Stephenson in Bones, Jeff Ellis in Without a Trace, Seiji Amasawa in the English dub of Whisper of the Heart, and Kevin Mather in The Deep End episode "An Innocent Man". In March 2012, it was announced that Gallagher would be co-starring with Jake Weber in Scared of the Dark, directed by Takashi Shimizu. Since 2002, Gallagher has been the voice of Riku in the video game series Kingdom Hearts.

In April 2024, it was announced that Gallagher and his former co-stars, Beverley Mitchell and Mackenzie Rosman, would co-host the 7th Heaven rewatch podcast Catching up with the Camdens!.

Personal life Gallagher dated actress Megan Fox from January 2003 to February 2004.

Filmography Film

Television

Awards and nominations Award 2003: Teen Choice Awards 2003: Choice TV Actor: Action/Drama.

Nominations 1994: Young Artist Awards 1992–1993: Best Youth Actor Under 10 in a Motion Picture. 1997: Young Artist Awards 1995–1996: Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Young Actor. 1998: Young Artist Awards 1996–1997: Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Leading Young Actor. 1999: Young Artist Awards 1997–1998: Best Performance in a TV Series: Young Ensemble. 2002: Young Artist Awards 2000–2001: Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Leading Young Actor. 2004: Teen Choice Awards 2004: Choice TV Actor: Action/Drama.

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University of Southern California, USC School of Cinematic Arts, Chaminade College Preparatory School

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Who is David Gallagher?

American actor

When was David Gallagher born?

David Gallagher was born on 9 February 1985 in Queens.

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David Gallagher is an actor, television actor, model, film actor, voice actor and screenwriter.

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David Gallagher is American.

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