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David Gallagher
David Gallagher in January 2007
Born
David Lee Gallagher

(1985-02-09) February 9, 1985 (age 39)
New York City, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1987–present

David Lee Gallagher (born February 9, 1985) is an American actor. Beginning a prolific career as a child actor and model at the age of two, Gallagher is a five-time Young Artist Award nominee and Teen Choice Award winner, best known for his role as Simon Camden on the long-running television series 7th Heaven, as well as for his feature film roles; as Mikey Ubriacco in Look Who's Talking Now, as Kevin Harper in Angels in the Endzone and as Richie Rich in Richie Rich's Christmas Wish. Gallagher is also well known for the voice of Riku in the Kingdom Hearts video game series.

Early life

Gallagher was born in New York City, New York to Elena Gallagher[1] (née Lopez) and Darren James Gallagher.[2] His parents separated when he was a baby and his mother remarried Vincent Casey.[1][3] Gallagher is of Cuban descent on his mother's side and Irish descent on his father's side.[3] He has four younger half-siblings, Michelle (b. 1988), Kelly (b. 1991), Kyle (b. 1995) and Killian (b. 1997).[4] Killian was diagnosed with autism and as a result David is an active supporter and spokesman for the organization Cure Autism Now.[3]

He graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory School (California) in 2003[5] and enrolled at the University of Southern California, where he majored in film and television studies, graduating in May 2007.[5]

Career

Gallagher began acting at the age of 2, first modeling for print advertorials in and around New York City which eventually led to commercial work as an actor. He appeared in many television commercials as a toddler for products such as Tyson Foods and Fisher Price. At age 8 he briefly had a recurring role on the soap opera Loving.

His film debut came in 1993 when he won the role of Mikey in the sequel Look Who's Talking Now, playing the son of John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. In 1995 he played in a production of A Christmas Carol on Broadway. He also starred in several TV movies, including Bermuda Triangle.

In 1996, he reunited with John Travolta for the movie Phenomenon. Later that year, he was cast as Simon Camden in the family drama series 7th Heaven. 7th Heaven remained on the air for 11 seasons, making it the longest-running family drama in television history,[6] and also became the highest-rated show on The WB.[7]

He filmed a few movies during hiatuses from filming, including the direct-to-video Richie Rich's Christmas Wish and Little Secrets with Evan Rachel Wood. In 2003, during 7th Heaven's 8th season, Gallagher left the show in order to attend college full-time. However, he returned to the series part-time during season 9 and for what was thought to be the 10th and final season. In late 2006 The CW unexpectedly picked up the show for an 11th season. Gallagher opted not to renew his contract.

In 2005 Gallagher starred in and co-produced a low-budget adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray.

His first role after leaving 7th Heaven was a guest stint on Numb3rs, playing serial killer Buck Winters in September 2006, a role which he reprised in January 2009. He also appeared in the season 6 opener of CSI: Miami, playing another suspected killer. He also starred in the horror sequel Boogeyman 2, which went straight to DVD. In July 2008, Gallagher guest-starred on the TNT drama Saving Grace as Paul Shapiro, a troubled young man who was the suspect in a murder investigation. His next guest appearance was in an October 2008 episode of the FOX crime drama Bones as Ryan Stephenson, the son of a man who later became a woman. Then in November 2008 he appeared in an episode of the CBS show Without a Trace as a suspect named Jeff Ellis who was thought to be responsible for the disappearance of a local nurse. He's also notable for having voiced Riku in the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise and for portraying Seiji Amasawa in the English dub version of Studio Ghibli's Whisper of the Heart. He appeared on the second-to-last episode of the series The Deep End, where he played a man charged with second-degree murder although he is innocent.

In March 2012, Gallagher was announced to star with Jake Weber[8][9] in Scared of the Dark directed by Takashi Shimizu.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1993 Look Who's Talking Now Mikey Ubriacco
1995 It Was Him or Us Stevie Pomeroy TV movie
1996 Summer of Fear Zack Marshall
Bermuda Triangle Sam
Phenomenon Al Pennamin
1996–2006 7th Heaven Simon Camden 197 episodes, Season 1-7&10 full-time, Season 8-9 part-time
1997 Angels in the Endzone Kevin Harper TV movie
Walker, Texas Ranger Chad Morgan Episode: "Brainchild"
1998 Ri¢hie Ri¢h's Christmas Wish Ri¢hie Ri¢h Video
1999 Rocket Power Oliver Van Rossum (voice) Episode: "Super McVarial 900/Loss of Squid"
The Wild Thornberrys Ben (voice) Episode: "Lost and Foundation" & "Every Little Bit Alps"
2000 The New Adventures of Spin and Marty: Suspect Behavior Marty Markham TV movie
2001 Little Secrets David
2003 Kart Racer Scott McKenna
2005 The Quiet Brian
2006 Whisper of the Heart Seiji Amasawa (voice) Disney dubbed version
Sunday Morning Video
2006-2009 Numb3rs Buck Winters Episode: "Spree"
Episode: "Two Daughters"
Episode: "Arrow of Time"
2007 The Picture of Dorian Gray Dorian Gray Also co-producer
CSI: Miami Rick Bates Episode: "Dangerous Son"
Freakin' Zombies, Man! Duke Video short
Boogeyman 2 Mark Sexton
2008 Saving Grace Paul Shapiro Episode: "A Survivor Lives Here"
Bones Ryan Stephenson Episode: "The He in the She"
Without a Trace Jeff Ellis Episode: "Push Comes to Shove"
2009 Smallville Zan Episode: "Idol"
2010 Betwixt TV movie
The Deep End Kevin Mather Episode: "An Innocent Man"
2011 Super 8 Donny
Trophy Kids Reid Davis
The Vampire Diaries Ray Sutton TV series; 2 episodes
2012 Criminal Minds Matt Moore Episode: "The Wheels on the Bus"
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Adam Kemp Episode: "Tressed To Kill"
CSI: NY Marty Bosch Episode: "Clean Sweep"
2013 Scared of the Dark Adam
Second Generation Wayans Jeremy Silverman TV series
2014 In Your Eyes Lyle Soames TV movie
2017 Born and Missing Brian TV movie
2020 S.W.A.T. Sawyer Episode: "Bad Cop"

Video games

Year Title Role
2002 Kingdom Hearts Riku
2004 Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Riku
Riku Replica (archive sound)
2006 Kingdom Hearts II Riku
2007 Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
2008 Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories Riku
Riku Replica
2009 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Riku
2010 Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Riku
Young Xehanort (Uncredited)
2011 Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Data Riku
2012 Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Riku
2013 Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix Riku
Riku Replica (new and archived footage)
2014 Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix Riku
Data Riku (new and archived footage)
2017 Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage Riku
2019 Kingdom Hearts III Riku
Riku Replica
Dark Riku
2020 Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Riku

Awards and nominations

Award

Nominations

References

  1. ^ a b St. John, Warren (22 August 2004). "Making Sure Hollywood's Nouveau Riche Stay Riche". The New York Times. p. 9009001. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  2. ^ Stewart, Cheryl (June 14, 2010). "Need custom hot rodding or bass/guitar repair? Darren James Gallagher can do it all!". Examiner.com. Clarity Digital Group LLC. Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Biography of David Gallagher for Appearances, Speaking Engagements, Endorsements Talent Agent". Allamericanspeakers.com. 9 February 1985. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  4. ^ "David Gallagher". PBS Kids GO!. Pbskids.org. CastleWorks, Inc. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  5. ^ a b "David Gallagher". The New York Times. Baseline. All Media Guide, LLC. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  6. ^ Meltzer, Marisa (8 May 2006). "7th Heaven goes to heaven". Slate. Archived from the original on 10 August 2006. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  7. ^ Bellafante, Ginia (8 May 2006). "In '7th Heaven,' They're Still Allergic to Love Potion No. 9". The New York Times. p. E6. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  8. ^ "David Gallagher to Star in Takashi Shimizu's Scared of the Dark". ComingSoon.net. 16 March 2012. Archived from the original on 24 July 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  9. ^ Turek, Ryan (16 March 2012). "Scared of the Dark". Shock Till You Drop. Archived from the original on 17 May 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
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