Zach Galligan
Zachary Wolfe Galligan (born February 14, 1964) is an American actor, best known for starring as Billy Peltzer in the comedy-horror films Gremlins (1984) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990).
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 Galligan at the Chiller Theatre Expo in NJ, October 2013 | |
| Born | Zachary Wolfe Galligan February 14, 1964 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982–present |
Early life and education
Galligan was born in New York City, the son of Carol Jean (née Wolfe), a psychologist, and Arthur John Galligan, a lawyer who was a founding partner of the law firm of Dickstein Shapiro.[1][2] He has a sister, Jessica, and graduated from Columbia University.[3][4]
Career
Galligan's first major and most widely seen role was as Billy Peltzer in the 1984 film Gremlins.[5] Following the first Gremlins film, he appeared in Nothing Lasts Forever, and in 1988, he starred as Mark Loftmore in the horror comedy Waxwork. He reprised his role as Billy in the 1990 sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch, and returned to the role of Mark for Waxwork II: Lost in Time.
In 2016, UK progressive rock band Gandalf's Fist announced that Galligan would voice a character on their album The Clockwork Fable.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1984 | Gremlins | Billy Peltzer | |
| 1984 | Nothing Lasts Forever | Adam Beckett | |
| 1988 | Waxwork | Mark Loftmore | |
| 1990 | Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Billy Peltzer | |
| 1990 | Mortal Passions | Todd | |
| 1991 | Psychic | Patrick Costello | |
| 1992 | Round Trip To Heaven | Steve | |
| 1992 | Waxwork II: Lost in Time | Mark Loftmore | |
| 1993 | Warlock: The Armageddon | Douglas | |
| 1993 | All Tied Up | Brian Hartley | |
| 1994 | Caroline at Midnight | Jerry Hiatt | |
| 1994 | Ice | Rick Corbit | |
| 1995 | Cyborg 3: The Recycler | Evans | |
| 1997 | Cupid | Eric Rhodes | |
| 1997 | Prince Valiant | Sir Kay | |
| 1997 | The First to Go | Adam Curtis | |
| 1998 | Storm Trooper | Kreigal | |
| 1999 | The Storytellers | Greer Sandler | |
| 2000 | Little Insects | King Foptop | |
| 2000 | Raw Nerve | Ethan Lang | released in Japan as Random Shots |
| 2000 | G-Men from Hell | Dalton | |
| 2001 | The Tomorrow Man | Spence | |
| 2001 | Gabriela | Pat | |
| 2001 | Point Doom | Spider | |
| 2001 | What They Wanted, What They Got | Pete Drake | |
| 2002 | Infested | Warren | |
| 2003 | Momentum | Director Hammond | |
| 2005 | Legion of the Dead | Dr. Swatek | |
| 2007 | Let Them Chirp Awhile | Hart Carlton | |
| 2008 | Jewslim | Yoseph Caldwell | |
| 2009 | The Pack | Anson | |
| 2009 | Nightbeasts | Charles Thomas | |
| 2010 | Cut | Jack | |
| 2010 | Jack Falls | American Guy | |
| 2013 | Hatchet 3 | Sheriff Fowler | |
| 2016 | The Chair | Riley | |
| 2017 | Kampout | Detective Benson | |
| 2019 | Madness in the Method | Zach/Director |
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number | Hector Timerman | Television movie (NBC) |
| 1985 | Surviving: A Family in Crisis | Rick Brogan | Television movie (ABC) |
| 1987–1989 | The Lawrenceville Stories | Hickey | TV Mini-Series, All 3 Episodes |
| 1992 | Melrose Place | Rick Danworth | Episode: "For Love or Money" |
| 1992 | Tales from the Crypt | David and Rick | Episode: "Strung Along" |
| 1993 | For Love and Glory | Thomas Doyle | Unsold television pilot |
| 1995 | Extreme | Dan | Episode: Pilot |
| 1996 | Pacific Blue | Ron Jeffries | Episode: "Takedown" |
| 1997 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Chester Barnes | Episode: "Homecoming" |
| 1998 | The Love Boat: The Next Wave | Bill Chase | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 1998 | Star Trek: Voyager | Ensign David Gentry | Episode: "In the Flesh" |
| 1998 | The Net | Aaron Mitchelson | Episode: "Diamonds Aren't Forever" |
| 1999 | Chicken Soup for the Soul | Young Man | Episode: "My Convertible" |
| 1999 | Arthur's Quest | King Pendragon | Television film |
| 2001 | 7th Heaven | Dr. Kent | Episode: "Worked" |
| 2003 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Eddie Malloy | Episode: "Happy Family" |
| 2018 | The Keith & Paddy Picture Show | as Himself | Episode: "Gremlins" |
References
- "Obituaries: 1948 Arthur J. Galligan". Columbia College Today. Archived from the original on 2007-06-10.
- "Deaths Galligan, Arthur J." The New York Times. January 5, 2006.
- McKay, Hollie (June 13, 2013). "Where are they now: 'Gremlins' star Zach Galligan hopes he's in the movie remake". Fox News. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- "Jessica Galligan And James Goldsmith Are Married". The New York Times. August 18, 1985.
- Jones, Gareth (November 30, 1999). "Zach Galligan Talks Cut, Gremlins 3, and More!". Dread Central.
- Kielty, Martin (February 15, 2016). "Teamrock News: Gandalf's Fist name Clockwork Fable actors". Prog. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Zach Galligan. |
- Zach Galligan at IMDb
- Zach Galligan at the Internet Broadway Database
- Zach Galligan's Blog
- Zach Galligan interview, talking about his career past and present
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