New York native Zach Galligan didn't rise to superstardom along with some of the other prominent teen actors of the 1980s, though he has developed a more than respectable cult following in the direct-to-video genre circuit, most of which stems from his breakout role in Gremlins (1984). Poised for success after Gremlins' surprise popularity, Galligan began appearing in a slew of television features, including the highly rated suicide drama Surviving (1985), opposite fellow newcomer Molly Ringwald, and PBS' The Prodigious Mr. William Hicks (1987), which featured Galligan in the title role as a turn-of-the-century prep-school troublemaker. Galligan returned for The Return of Hickey and Hickey and Company, and received critical nods for both performances. In 1990, the young actor reprised his role as Billy Peltzer for Gremlins 2: The New Batch, which, unlike the vast majority of horror film sequels, was received relatively well by genre fans and open-minded critics. Unfortunately, Galligan never quite gained back his momentum after the release of Gremlins 2, and he spent the '90s trying his luck in genres ranging from slapstick comedies to erotic dramas; despite small roles alongside more established actors, Galligan was never quite able to come into his own. Nevertheless, Galligan's television performances (including supporting roles on Star Trek: Voyager, Melrose Place, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and 2003's feature-length sci-fi drama Momentum) have received a much warmer reception, and he is known among casting agents for his solid work.
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Cut
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2010 | |||
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Let Them Chirp Awhile
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2007 | |||
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The Pack
Actor |
2007 | |||
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Legion of the Dead
Actor |
2005 | |||
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Momentum
Actor |
2003 | |||
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Infested
Actor |
2002 | |||
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G-Men From Hell
Actor |
2001 | |||
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Gabriela
Actor |
2001 | |||
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Point Doom
Actor |
1999 | |||
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Raw Nerve
Actor |
1999 | |||
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Cupid
Actor |
1997 | |||
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Storm Trooper
Actor |
1997 | |||
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The First to Go
Actor |
1997 | |||
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All Tied Up
Actor |
1994 | |||
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Cyborg 3: The Recycler
Actor |
1994 | |||
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Caroline at Midnight
Actor |
1993 | |||
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Ice
Actor |
1993 | |||
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Warlock: The Armageddon
Actor |
1993 | |||
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Round Trip to Heaven
Actor |
1992 | |||
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Black Creek
Actor |
1991 | |||
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Psychic
Actor |
1991 | |||
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Waxwork II: Lost in Time
Actor |
1991 | |||
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Zandalee
Actor |
1991 | |||
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Mortal Passions
Actor |
1990 | |||
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Rebel Storm
Actor |
1990 | |||
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Hickey and Company
Actor |
1989 | |||
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The Return of Hickey
Actor |
1988 | |||
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Waxwork
Actor |
1988 | |||
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| 1986 | ||||
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Surviving
Actor |
1985 | |||
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Gremlins
Actor |
1984 | |||
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Nothing Lasts Forever
Actor |
1984 | |||
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A Very Delicate Matter
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1982 |









