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 |
Ling-Ling Hu Ingerick
(m. 2005; div. 2010) |
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]
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.