Wissenswertes

Sandy Cohen, Gallagher's character on O.C., California (2003), was ranked #25 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].

Was nominated for the 1986 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actor in a Drama for Long Day's Journey Into Night (1987).

1973-77: Attended Tufts University. He sang in a group called the Beelzebubs, which is a "mini rock choir" (a capella group) at Tufts.

2004: Attended the Best In Drag Show in Los Angeles which raised $150,000 for AIDS afflicted. The show's producer/director was Tom Perdoe.

Son James Gallagher (born in 1990) and daughter Kathryn Gallagher (born in 1993).

His maternal grandparents were both Irish immigrants (with his grandmother from County Roscommon). His father was also of Irish descent.

Attended Byram Hills High School in Armonk, New York

Maintains a Connecticut home in the rural Litchfield County town of New Milford. Famous neighbors in the Merryall neighborhood include 'Diane von Furstenburg' and her entertainment industry mogul husband, Barry Diller. (März 2007)

Starring in "The Country Girl" on Broadway. (April 2008)

Is an avid golfer.

Mother Mary Ann died in 2004 after suffering from Alzheimer's for 20 years.

Despite having the same last name, all being musically talented, and all having the trademark "Gallagher eyebrows," he is not related to Liam Gallagher or Noel Gallagher from British rock-group Oasis.

Was a considered for the role of Ethan in Supergirl (1984).

Son of James is a director, daughter Kathryn a singer.