David Gallagher facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Gallagher
Gallagher in 2007
Born	(1985-02-09) February 9, 1985 (age 39) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor model
Years active	1987–present
Children	1

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. His parents separated when he was a baby and his mother remarried Vincent Casey. Gallagher is of Cuban descent on his mother's side and Irish descent on his father's side. He has four younger half-siblings, Michelle (b. 1988), Kelly (b. 1991), Kyle (b. 1995) and Killian (b. 1997). Killian was diagnosed with autism and as a result David is an active supporter and spokesman for the organization Cure Autism Now.

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

Career

Gallagher began acting at the age of two, modeling for print advertorials in and around New York City, which eventually led to commercial work as an actor. As a toddler, he appeared in several television commercials for products such as Tyson Foods and Fisher-Price. When he was eight years old, he had a recurring role on the soap opera Loving.

He made his film debut in 1993 portraying Mikey Ubriacco in the film Look Who's Talking Now!, and in 1995 was part of a production of A Christmas Carol on Broadway. He also starred in several television film, including Bermuda Triangle.

In 1996, he co-starred with John Travolta in the film Phenomenon as Al Pennamin. Later that year, he was cast as Simon Camden in 7th Heaven, which aired for eleven seasons, making it the longest-running family drama on television, and became the highest-rated show 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 Heaven's 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 unexpectedly picked up the show 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.

..... 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!.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

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.

See also

In Spanish: David Gallagher para niños