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David Gallagher 
David Gallagher, January 2007Born David Lee Gallagher
February 9, 1985
Queens, New York, U.S.Occupation Actor Years active 1987-present David Lee Gallagher (born February 9, 1985) is an American actor. He is best known for the role of Simon Camden on the long running television series 7th Heaven and Mikey Ubriacco in the 1993 film Look Who's Talking Now.
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Personal life
Gallagher was born in College Point, New York,[1] to Elena Gallagher[2] (née Lopez) and Darren James Gallagher.[3] His parents separated when he was a baby and his mother remarried Vincent Casey.[4][2] Gallagher is of Cuban descent on his mother's side and Irish descent on his father's side.[4] He has four younger half-siblings, Michelle (b. 1988), Kelly (b. 1991), Kyle (b. 1995) and Killian (b. 1997).[5] Killian was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3.[6] As a result David is an active supporter and spokesperson for the organization Cure Autism Now.[4]
He graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory School (California) in 2003[7] and enrolled at the University of Southern California, where he majored in film and television studies, graduating in May 2007.[7]
Career
Gallagher began acting at the age of 2, appearing in print ads in and around New York City which eventually led to commercial work. He appeared in many television commercials as a toddler for products such as Tyson Foods and Fisher Price. At age 8 he briefly had a recurring role on the soap opera Loving.
His film debut came in 1993 when he won the role of Mikey in the sequel Look Who's Talking Now, playing the son of John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. In 1995 he played in a production of A Christmas Carol on Broadway. He also starred in several TV movies, including Bermuda Triangle.
In 1996 he reunited with John Travolta for the movie Phenomenon. Later that year, he was cast as Simon Camden in the family drama series 7th Heaven. 7th Heaven remained on the air for 11 seasons, making it the longest-running family drama in television history,[8] and also became the highest-rated show on The WB Network.[9]
He filmed a few movies during hiatuses from filming, including the direct-to-video Richie Rich's Christmas Wish and Little Secrets with Evan Rachel Wood. In 2003, during 7th Heaven 's 8th season, David left the show in order to attend college full-time. However, he returned to the series part-time during season 9 and for what was thought to be the 10th and final season. In late 2006 The CW unexpectedly picked up the show for an 11th season. David opted not to renew his contract.
In 2005 David starred in and co-produced a low-budget adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
His first role after leaving 7th Heaven was a guest stint on Numb3rs, playing serial killer Buck Winters in September 2006, a role which he reprised in January 2009. He also appeared in the season 6 opener of CSI: Miami, playing another suspected killer. He also starred in the horror sequel Boogeyman 2, which went straight to DVD. In July 2008, Gallagher guest-starred on the TNT drama Saving Grace as Paul Shapiro, a troubled young man who was the suspect in a murder investigation. His next guest appearance was in an October 2008 episode of the FOX crime drama Bones as Ryan Stephenson, the son of a man who later became a woman. Then in November 2008 he appeared in an episode of the CBS show Without a Trace as a suspect named Jeff Ellis who was thought to be responsible for the disappearance of a local nurse. He's also notable for having voiced Riku in the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise and for portraying Seiji Amasawa in the English dub version of Studio Ghibli's Whisper of the Heart. He appeared on the second-to-last episode of the series The Deep End, where he played a man charged with second-degree murder although he is innocent.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 1993 Look Who's Talking Now Mikey Ubriacco 1995 Whisper of the Heart Seiji Amasawa (voice) 1995 It Was Him or Us Stevie Pomeroy TV movie 1996 Summer of Fear Zack TV movie 1996 Bermuda Triangle Sam TV movie 1996 Phenomenon Al Pennamin 1996–2006 7th Heaven Simon Camden 219 episodes, Season 1-7 fulltime, Season 9-10 partime 1997 Angels in the Endzone Kevin Harper TV movie 1997 Walker, Texas Ranger Chad Morgan Episode: "Brainchild" 1998 Ri¢hie Ri¢h's Christmas Wish Richie Rich Video 1999 Rocket Power Oliver van Rossam (voice) Episode: "Super McVariel 90/Loss of Squid" 1999 The Wild Thornberrys Ben (voice) Episode: "Lost and Foundation" 2000 The Wild Thornberrys Ben (voice) Episode: "Every Little Bit Alps" 2000 The New Adventures of Spin and Marty: Suspect Behavior Marty Markham TV movie 2001 Little Secrets David 2003 Kart Racer Scott McKenna 2005 The Quiet Brian 2006 Sunday Morning Video 2006 Numb3rs Buck Winters Episode: "Spree"
Episode: "Two Daughters"2007 The Picture of Dorian Gray Dorian Gray 2007 CSI: Miami Rick Bates Episode: "Dangerous Son" 2007 Freakin' Zombies, Man! Duke Video short 2007 Boogeyman 2 Mark 2008 Saving Grace Paul Shapiro Episode: "A Survivor Lives Here" 2008 Bones Ryan Stephenson Episode: "The He in the She" 2008 Without a Trace Jeff Ellis Episode: "Push Comes to Shove" 2009 Numb3rs Buck Winters Episode: "Arrow of Time" 2009 Smallville Zan Episode: "Idol" 2010 Betwixt TV movie 2010 The Deep End Kevin Mather Episode: "An Innocent Man" 2011 Super 8 Donny 2011 Trophy Kids Reid Davis Post-production 2011 The Vampire Diaries Ray Sutton TV series Video games Year Title Role 2002 Kingdom Hearts Riku 2005 Kingdom Hearts II Riku 2007 Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories Riku
Riku Replica2009 Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days Riku 2010 Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Riku
Young Master Xehanort2011 Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Data Riku References
- ^ CELEBRITY RIDES: This Young Actor is in Seventh Heaven | SouthCoastToday.com
- ^ a b Making Sure Hollywood's Nouveau Riche Stay Riche - Page 4 - New York Times
- ^ http://www.webcitation.org/60zHDImLe
- ^ a b c Biography of David Gallagher for Appearances, Speaking Engagements, Endorsements Talent Agent
- ^ http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/celebs/interviews/david.html
- ^ http://www.lapublishing.com/sibling-special-needs-book/
- ^ a b David Gallagher - Biography - Movies & TV - NYTimes.com
- ^ http://www.slate.com/id/2141151/
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/08/arts/television/08bell.html
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The Vampire Diaries Episodes Characters Elena Gilbert · Stefan Salvatore · Damon Salvatore · Jeremy Gilbert · Jenna Sommers · Bonnie Bennett · Caroline Forbes · Matt Donovan · Vicki Donovan · Tyler Lockwood · Alaric Saltzman · Katherine Pierce · KlausStarring cast Nina Dobrev · Paul Wesley · Ian Somerhalder · Steven R. McQueen · Sara Canning · Kat Graham · Candice Accola · Zach Roerig · Kayla Ewell · Michael Trevino · Matt Davis · Joseph MorganCreators Categories:- 1985 births
- Actors from New York City
- American child actors
- American film actors
- American television actors
- Living people
- People from Queens
- University of Southern California alumni
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