| Peter Gallagher Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 19, 1955 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Peter Gallagher is an American actor, voice actor, stage artist, and writer who is known for his roles like Sandy Cohen in the teen drama series The O.C., Arthur Campbell in the action drama series Covert Affairs, Dr. David Hamilton in the ABC medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy, Larry Kosinski in the comedy-drama series Togetherness, Deputy Chief William Dodds in the crime drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Mitch Clarke in the NBC musical comedy-drama series Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Dean Stacey Koons in the comedy-drama series Californication, Michael in the ABC sitcom The Secret Lives of Men, and Benedict Ryan in the superhero series The Gifted. His film credits include Short Cuts, The Man Who Knew Too Little, Path to Paradise, Johnny Skidmarks, House on Haunted Hill, The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, Center Stage: On Pointe, Palm Springs, A Bad Moms Christmas, and Literally, Right Before Aaron.
Born Name
Peter Killian Gallagher
Nick Name
Peter
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Peter Gallagher attended Tufts University and graduated with an economics degree. During his time at the university, he was active in theater and appeared in shows such as Stephen Sondheim’s Company as well as sang with the all-male a cappella group the Beelzebubs.
He also trained at William Esper Studio, a school for the performing arts in Manhattan, New York.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Actor, Writer, Stage Artist
Family
- Father – Thomas Francis Gallagher, Jr. (Advertising Executive)
- Mother – Mary Ann (née O’Shea) (Bacteriologist)
- Siblings – Paul Gallagher (Older Brother), Joan Gallagher (Older Sister)
- Others – Thomas Francis Gallagher, Sr. (Paternal Grandfather), Brigid/Bridget Gallagher (Paternal Grandmother), Denis/Dennis Joseph O’Shea (Maternal Grandfather), Katherine/Catherine Mary “Katie” Killian (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Peter Gallagher has been signed with Innovative Artists, Talent Agency, Santa Monica, California, United States.
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth has been $12 Million.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Peter Gallagher has dated –
- Paula Harwood (1983-Present) – He got married to Paula Harwood in the year 1983 and the duo has 2 children – a son named James Gallagher (b. 1990) and a daughter named Kathryn Gallagher (b. July 23, 1993).
Race / Ethnicity
White
Peter Gallagher is of Irish descent.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Thick eyebrows
- Frequently played reassuring father figures in the later part of his career
Brand Endorsements
He has been cast in TV commercials for –
- Infiniti Q45 (voiceover) (2000)
- Oxygen Network (2003)
- Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) tablets heart medication from Novartis (voiceover) (2016, 2022)
Peter Gallagher Facts
- He spent his childhood years growing up in Armonk, New York.
- When he was 16, he broke his eardrum diving off a 60-foot cliff. It eventually healed.
- His first ever job was painting houses.
- Growing up, he used to be self-conscious about his lips.
- For his role as Sandy Cohen in The O.C., he was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for “Choice TV Parental Unit “.
- From 2015 to 2016, he was cast in the recurring role of Larry Kosinski in the television series Togetherness and this role got him nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award in the “Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series” category.
- He has stated that he is a shy person.
- He has an Irish and a United States passport.
- As a stage actor, he has been cast in productions of A Doll’s Life, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, The Real Thing, Guys and Dolls, On the Twentieth Century, The Country Girl, Pride and Prejudice, and Noises Off.
- He loves golfing and has revealed that actor Jack Lemmon gave him his first set of golf clubs.
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