David Gallagher

For other people named David Gallagher, see David Gallagher (disambiguation).
David Gallagher

David Gallagher, January 2007
Born David Lee Gallagher
(1985-02-09) February 9, 1985
Queens, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1993present

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.

Personal life

Gallagher was born in College Point, New York,[1] to Elena Gallagher[2] (née Lopez) and Darren James Gallagher.[3] His parents separated when he was a baby and his mother remarried Vincent Casey.[2][4] Gallagher is of Cuban descent on his mother's side and Irish descent on his father's side.[4] He has four younger half-siblings, Michelle (b. 1988), Kelly (b. 1991), Kyle (b. 1995) and Killian (b. 1997).[5] Killian was diagnosed with autism and as a result David is an active supporter and spokesperson for the organization Cure Autism Now.[4]

He graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory School (California) in 2003[6] and enrolled at the University of Southern California, where he majored in film and television studies, graduating in May 2007.[6]

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,[7] and also became the highest-rated show on The WB Network.[8]

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, David 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. David opted not to renew his contract.

In 2005 David 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, David has been announced to star with Jake Weber[9][10] 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 TV movie
Bermuda Triangle Sam TV movie
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"
Wild Thornberrys, TheThe Wild Thornberrys Ben (voice) Episode: "Lost and Foundation" & "Every Little Bit Alps"
2000 New Adventures of Spin and Marty: Suspect Behavior, TheThe New Adventures of Spin and Marty: Suspect Behavior Marty Markham TV movie
2001 Little Secrets David
2003 Kart Racer Scott McKenna
2005 Quiet, TheThe Quiet Brian
2006 Whisper of the Heart Seiji Amasawa (voice)
Sunday Morning Video
2006-2009 Numb3rs Buck Winters Episode: "Spree"
Episode: "Two Daughters"
Episode: "Arrow of Time"
2007 Picture of Dorian Gray, TheThe 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
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
Deep End, TheThe 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 Pre-production
Second Generation Wayans Jeremy Silverman TV series
2014 In Your Eyes Lyle Soames
Video games
Year Title Role
2002 Kingdom Hearts Riku
2004 Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Riku
Riku Replica
2005 Kingdom Hearts II Riku
2007 Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix Riku
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
2014 Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix Riku
2017 Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Riku

Awards and nominations

Award

Nominations

References

  1. Tom Ham (2007-02-26). "CELEBRITY RIDES: This Young Actor is in Seventh Heaven". SouthCoastToday.com. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
  2. 1 2 "Making Sure Hollywood's Nouveau Riche Stay Riche". The New York Times. 2004-08-22.
  3. Need custom hot rodding or bass/guitar repair? Darren James Gallagher can do it all!, Cheryl Stewart, Examiner.com, June 14, 2010
  4. 1 2 3 "Biography of David Gallagher for Appearances, Speaking Engagements, Endorsements Talent Agent". Allamericanspeakers.com. 1985-02-09. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
  5. "It's My Life . Celebs . David Gallagher | PBS Kids GO!". Pbskids.org. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  6. 1 2 "David Gallagher". The New York Times.
  7. Grose, Jessica. "7th Heaven goes to heaven. - Slate Magazine". Slate.com. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  8. Bellafante, Ginia (2006-05-08). "7th Heaven - Television - New York Times". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  9. "Scared of the Dark". ComingSoon.net. 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
  10. Turek, Ryan (2012-03-16). "Scared of the Dark". ShockTillYouDrop. Retrieved 2012-08-23.

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