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 movie and television projects. 

 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.

 Career 
Galligan’s acting career took off with his breakout role as Billy Peltzer in the 1984 horror-comedy movie Gremlins, directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg. The movie 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.

In addition to the Gremlins movies, 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.

Galligan continued to work in independent movies and made appearances at fan conventions and movie retrospectives. His performances have earned him a dedicated following among horror and science fiction fans.

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.

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Category:Columbia University alumni
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