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Peter Gallagher (Peter Killian Gallagher) was born on 19 August, 1955 in New York City, U.S., is an American actor (born 1955). Discover Peter Gallagher's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
Popular As |
Peter Killian Gallagher |
Occupation |
Actor, singer |
Age |
68 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
Born |
19 August, 1955 |
Birthday |
19 August |
Birthplace |
New York City, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 68 years old group.
Peter Gallagher Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Peter Gallagher height is 1.75 m .
Physical Status |
Height |
1.75 m |
Weight |
Not Available |
Body Measurements |
Not Available |
Eye Color |
Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Peter Gallagher's Wife?
His wife is Paula Harwood (m. 1983)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Paula Harwood (m. 1983) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
2; including Kathryn Gallagher |
Peter Gallagher Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Peter Gallagher worth at the age of 68 years old? Peter Gallagher’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Peter Gallagher's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Actor |
Peter Gallagher Social Network
Timeline
Since 1980, he has played roles in numerous Hollywood films.
He also is known for his roles in musical theatre, his most well known role being Sky Masterson in the 1992 Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls.
Gallagher was born in New York City.
His mother, Mary Ann (née O'Shea), was a bacteriologist, and his father, Thomas Francis Gallagher, Jr., was an advertising executive.
Gallagher is the youngest of their three children.
He is of Irish Catholic background and was raised in Armonk, New York.
Gallagher graduated from Tufts University, where he was active in theater, appearing in such shows as Stephen Sondheim's Company and singing with the all-male a cappella group the Beelzebubs.
He studied acting at the William Esper Studio and with Mira Rostova.
He also starred as Sky Masterson in the 1992 Broadway hit revival of Guys and Dolls.
Gallagher played a potential career threat to Tim Robbins's studio executive in The Player (1992); the comatose fiancé of Sandra Bullock in While You Were Sleeping (1995); a major real estate salesman having an affair with Annette Bening in American Beauty (1999); a media executive in Mr. Deeds (2002); and a political reporter exposing media ethics during a presidential debate in The Last Debate.
He is best known for starring as Sandy Cohen in the television drama series The O.C. from 2003 to 2007, recurring roles such as Deputy Chief William Dodds on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Stacey Koons on the Showtime comedy-drama Californication, Nick on the Netflix series Grace & Frankie, and Chuck Cedar in Mr. Deeds.
He also played CIA Director of Clandestine Services (DCS) Arthur Campbell on Covert Affairs.
From 2003 to 2007, Gallagher starred as Sandy Cohen, a Jewish public defender and corporate lawyer, on the Fox television show The O.C. He hosts an annual award ceremony named "The Sandy Cohen Awards" or The Sandys, which, in honor of his character on The O.C., gives a scholarship to a law school student at UC Berkeley who wants to become a public defender.
Gallagher released an album titled 7 Days in Memphis in 2005, on the Sony BMG label.
This includes a studio recording of his performance of "Don't Give Up On Me" (originally by Solomon Burke), which was featured in an episode of The O.C. He also has a video for his single "Still I Long For Your Kiss", in which he starred with his TV-wife Kelly Rowan.
In 2005, Gallagher received the P.T. Barnum Award from Tufts University for his exceptional work in the field of media and entertainment.
In 2007, Gallagher received the "Light on the Hill" award at Tufts University.
The award is given to notable alumni from Tufts who have demonstrated ambition, achievement, and active citizenship.
From February 13 through July 5, 2015, Gallagher starred on Broadway in On the Twentieth Century although he missed several performances in late February due to illness.
From 2018 through 2022, Gallagher appeared in four seasons of the Netflix series Grace and Frankie as Nick, the boyfriend of Jane Fonda's character Grace.
Gallagher is married to Paula Harwood and has two children, James and Kathryn.
His daughter Kathryn is an actress and singer.
In 2020 Gallagher played Mitch Clarke, who had progressive supranuclear palsy, in a regular role in the first season of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.
Though his character died in the season 1 finale, Gallagher appeared in several episodes of the second season and the Christmas special Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas.
In 2021, Gallagher took part in the television series Grey's Anatomy as Dr. David Hamilton.