Megan Gallagher
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| Born | February 6, 1960 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | Juilliard School (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse | Jeff Yagher |
| Children | 2 |
Megan Gallagher (born February 6, 1960) is an American theater and television actress. Having studied at the Juilliard School under the supervision of John Houseman, Gallagher began her career on stage, and has appeared in several Broadway theatre productions, winning a Theatre World Award for her role in A Few Good Men.
From there, Gallagher moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting in film and television; after making a screen debut in George Washington, she graduated to recurring roles in Hill Street Blues and China Beach, and starring roles in The Slap Maxwell Story, The Larry Sanders Show and Millennium. The role of Catherine Black in that series had been written with Gallagher in mind.
Early life and education
Gallagher was born in
Gallagher moved to New York City to study acting at the Juilliard School under the tutelage of John Houseman.[1][7] She then relocated to Los Angeles.[8]
Career
Gallagher began her career on stage, appearing in a production of
Gallagher's television debut was in the miniseries
Personal life
Gallagher is married to actor Jeff Yagher,[13] and has two children,[5] a pair of twins.[15] She is related by marriage to actress Catherine Hicks and make-up artist Kevin Yagher.[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Ambulance | Sandra Malloy |
| 1991 | In a Strangers Hand | Laura McKillin |
| 1995 | Breaking Free | Annie Sobel |
| 1996 | Crosscut | Annie Hennessey |
| 2001 | Blind Obsession | Rebecca Rose |
| 2002 | Contagion | Dr. Diane Landis |
| 2002 | Van Wilder | Holyoake Hottie |
| 2003 | Inhabited | Meg Russel |
| 2005 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | 40s Woman |
| 2011 | Alyce Kills | Ginny |
| 2015 | Get a Job
|
Abbey |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Sins of the Past | Ellen Easton |
| 1984 | George Washington | Peggy Shippen |
| 1986 | L.A. Law | Leslie Aaron |
| 1986 | Hill Street Blues | Tina Russo |
| 1987 | The Slap Maxwell Story | Judy Ralston |
| 1989 | Champagne Charlie | Pauline |
| 1989 | China Beach | Wayloo Marie Holmes |
| 1991 | Law & Order | Monica Devries |
| 1991 | Blossom | Arlene |
| 1991 | Pacific Station | Sandy Calloway |
| 1991 | ...And then She Was Gone | Laura McKillin |
| 1992 | The Larry Sanders Show | Jeannie Sanders |
| 1993 | Picket Fences | Sydney Hall |
| 1993 | Empty Nest | Heather Cook |
| 1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Nurse Garland / Mareel |
| 1995 | Nowhere Man
|
Alyson Veil |
| 1996 | ER | Kathy Snyder |
| 1996 | Millennium | Catherine Black |
| 1998 | The Christmas Takeover | Elyse Madison |
| 1999 | The Outer Limits | Terry Russo |
| 1999 | Lethal Vows | Lorraine Farris |
| 2000 | Chicken Soup for the Soul | Carrie |
| 2000 | Star Trek: Voyager | Lt. Jaryn |
| 2001 | Family Law | Jamie Washington |
| 2002 | Without a Trace | Mrs. Freedman |
| 2003 | The District | Dr. Cherry |
| 2003 | 1st to Die | Jill Barnhart |
| 2004 | Life as We Know It | Leslie Miller |
| 2006 | 7th Heaven | Rose's Mom |
| 2007 | 24 | Jillian Wallace |
| 2010 | The Mentalist
|
May Nelson |
| 2013 | Suits
|
Laura Zane |
| 2017 | Double Mommy | Tricia Bell |
| 2017 | Designated Survivor | Alice Rowland |
Footnotes
- ^ a b c "Megan Gallagher | Biography and Filmography". Hollywood.com. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ a b "Megan Gallagher | IBDB: The official source for Broadway information". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ Abrams, Mark (November 1, 1987). "Local Actress Makes Strides". Reading Eagle. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ a b c Matthews, Jay (October 28, 1987). "Taking a 'Slap' Shot at Success; Megan Gallagher, Losing the Blues in 'Maxwell' Role". The Washington Post. HighBeam Research. Archived from the original on February 20, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ a b McLean et al. 2012, p. 91.
- ^ McLean et al. 2012, pp. 91–92.
- ^ Gussow, Mel (April 29, 1982). "The Stage - Juilliard Theatre Students put on 'Love Labour's Lost'". New York Times. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ a b Genge 1997, p. 78.
- ^ McLean et al. 2012, p. 92.
- ^ "Theatre World Awards". Theatre World. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- Outer Critics Circle. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- ^ "Megan Gallagher Profile". Metacritic. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- ^ StarTrek.com. September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ McLean et al. 2012, p. 90.
- ^ Lee, Luaine (November 9, 2003). "Megan Gallagher returns in Hallmark's 'A Time to Remember'". Knight Ridder/Tribune. HighBeam Research. Archived from the original on February 20, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
References
- Genge, N. E. (1997). Millennium: The Unofficial Companion. Century. ISBN 0-7126-7833-6.
- McLean, James; Henriksen, Lance; Spotnitz, Frank; Carter, Chris (2012). Chamberlain, Adam; Dixon, Brian A. (eds.). Back to Frank Black. Fourth Horseman Press. ISBN 978-0988392298.
External links
- Megan Gallagher at IMDb
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