Zach Galligan
Zach Galligan is an American actor best known for his role as Billy Peltzer in the “Gremlins” franchise. His career spans several decades, during which he has appeared in a variety of film and television projects.[1]
Zach Galligan | |
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 Galligan at the Chiller Theatre Expo in New Jersey in 2013 | |
| Born | Zachary Wolfe Galligan February 14, 1964 New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse(s) | Ling-Ling Hu Ingerick (m. 2005; div. 2010) |
Early Life and Education
Zachary Wolfe Galligan was born on February 14, 1964, in New York City, New York. He is the son of Carol Jean, a psychologist, and Arthur John Galligan, a lawyer. Galligan attended Columbia University, where he majored in Art History and graduated in 1986.[2][3]
Career
Galligan’s acting career took off with his breakout role as Billy Peltzer in the 1984 horror-comedy film “Gremlins,” directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg. The film was a commercial success and became a cultural phenomenon, cementing Galligan’s place in Hollywood. He reprised his role in the 1990 sequel “Gremlins 2: The New Batch.”[4][5]
In addition to the “Gremlins” films, Galligan appeared in other notable movies during the 1980s and 1990s, including “Waxwork” (1988), “Waxwork II: Lost in Time” (1992), and “Hatchet III” (2013). His television credits include guest roles on series such as “Law & Order,” “Star Trek: Voyager,” and “7th Heaven.”[6][7]
Galligan continued to work in independent films and made appearances at fan conventions and film retrospectives. His performances have earned him a dedicated following among horror and science fiction fans.[8][9]
Throughout his career, Zach Galligan has remained active in the entertainment industry, contributing to both mainstream and independent projects. His work continues to resonate with audiences, particularly those with a fondness for 1980s cinema.
References
- ↑ Mike Rose, cleveland com (2019-02-14). "Today's top celebrity birthdays list for February 14, 2019". cleveland. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ "Paid Notice: Deaths GALLIGAN, ARTHUR J." (in en-US). The New York Times. 2006-01-05. . https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/05/classified/paid-notice-deaths-galligan-arthur-j.html. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ "Zach Galligan: 'Mogwai' is new mythic adventure, not 'Gremlins' rehash - UPI.com". UPI. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ "Gremlins: Where are the cast now?". Smooth. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ Barton, Steve (1999-11-30). "Galligan, Zach (Cut, Gremlins 3)". Dread Central. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ "Waxwork". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ "Gremlins: Where are the cast now?". Smooth. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ Kieltypublished, Martin (2016-02-15). "Gandalf's Fist name Clockwork Fable actors". louder. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ↑ "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-06-22.