Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1968-02-21
- Born Place: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Also Known As:
Patrick James Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher is a prolific Canadian actor, born on February 21, 1968, in New Westminster, British Columbia. He grew up in Chilliwack, British Columbia, and holds dual American and Canadian citizenship due to his Irish American father and Chinese Canadian mother. Gallagher is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, which provided him with a strong foundation in acting.He is perhaps most widely recognized for his memorable role as Attila the Hun in the "Night at the Museum" film franchise, appearing in all three installments: "Night at the Museum" (2006), "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" (2009), and "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" (2014). Beyond his comedic turn as the boisterous Hun, Gallagher has built a diverse resume across film, television, and voice acting.On television, he is known for playing Coach Ken Tanaka in the first season of the popular musical comedy series "Glee" (2009-2010), and for his roles as Joe Finn in "Da Vinci's Inquest" and "Da Vinci's City Hall." He has made numerous guest appearances on well-known shows such as "Battlestar Galactica," "Smallville," "Hawaii Five-0," "Suits," "Lucifer," "Fuller House," "The Twilight Zone," "Captain Marvel," and "Big Sky." His film credits also include "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" (2003), "Sideways" (2004), "Final Destination 3" (2006), "Street Kings" (2008), "Downsizing" (2017), and "A Dog's Way Home" (2019). Additionally, Gallagher has a notable presence in the world of video games, earning a BAFTA Award nomination for Performer in a Supporting Role for his voice work as Khotun Khan in "Ghost of Tsushima."
