John Gallagher Jr.

Actor, Theater Actor

1984 –

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Who is John Gallagher Jr.?

John Howard Gallagher, Jr. is an American actor and musician known for originating the role of Moritz Stiefel in Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's rock musical Spring Awakening, which earned him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He also played Johnny aka "Jesus of Suburbia" in Green Day's Broadway musical, American Idiot and Lee in the 2011 Broadway production of Jerusalem. As of 2012, he plays Jim Harper in Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom.

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Born
Jun 17, 1984
Wilmington
Also known as
  • John Gallagher Junior
  • John Gallagher
  • John Howard Gallagher, Jr.
  • Jonathan Gallagher Jr.
  • Johnny Gallagher
Parents
Siblings
Ethnicity
  • Irish American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Wilmington

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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