John Gallagher Jr.

American actor and Tony Award-winning performer celebrated for his work across Broadway, television, and film over a distinguished career.

What do we know about John Gallagher Jr.?

Here are the key biographical details about John Gallagher Jr.:

  • Name: John Gallagher Jr.
  • Also Known As: John Howard Gallagher Jr., John Gallagher, Johnny Gallagher
  • Date of Birth: June 17, 1984
  • Place of Birth: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor

Who is John Gallagher Jr.?

John Howard Gallagher Jr. (born June 17, 1984) is an American actor and musician known for originating the role of Moritz Stiefel in Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's rock musical Spring Awakening, which earned him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He also played Johnny in Green Day's Broadway musical, American Idiot, Lee in the 2011 Broadway production of Jerusalem, and Edmund in the 2016 Broadway revival of Long Day's Journey Into Night.

He portrayed Jim Harper in Aaron Sorkin's drama series The Newsroom, starred in the HBO mini-series Olive Kitteridge, and played Emmett DeWitt in 10 Cloverfield Lane.

What is John Gallagher Jr. known for?

John Gallagher Jr. is an American actor whose notable works include:

  • 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016, Movie)
  • Westworld (2016, TV Series)
  • Hush (2016, Movie)
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999, TV Series)
  • Underwater (2020, Movie)
  • Peppermint (2018, Movie)
  • Whatever Works (2009, Movie)
  • The Belko Experiment (2016, Movie)
  • Jonah Hex (2010, Movie)
  • Short Term 12 (2013, Movie)

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