About Gallagher

Gallagher is a prominent and world-famous comedian of American nationality.

Gallagher is a comedian best known for his prop comedy and smashing watermelons as part of his act. Furthermore, Gallagher has acted in several HBO specials.

Gallagher was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on July 24, 1946, to an Irish family and Croatian heritage. For a short period of time, he lived in Lorain, Ohio, with his family but finally settled in South Tampa, Florida, due to his asthma. For his education, he was admitted to The H.B. Plant High School and then graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in chemical engineering in 1970 along with a minor in English literature.

Before working as a professional in this field, he worked as a comic/ musician Jim Stafford’s road manager. He collaborated with Jim Stafford, and they both traveled to California in 1969, which gave him the confidence to give a solo performance. Moreover, he started gaining recognition and doing his comedy shows. He appeared twice on The Tonight Show and performed as one of the guest hosts when Johnny Carson was not there. Most of the time his requests to appear on The Tonight Show were refused.

Furthermore, he was the ’80s renowned and loved comedian. The number of shows he did was 14, and most of them were re-broadcasted several times on the biggest platform like Comedy Central.

Furthermore, he even tried his luck in politics and stood up for the governor in the 2003 California Gubernatorial recall election, in which he took 16th place, beating 135 candidates.

Gallagher Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Gallagher’s net worth?

Gallagher’s net worth is estimated at $500,000.

How much does Gallagher earn per year?

Details on his annual income are unavailable.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Gallagher?

Gallagher is 5 ft 6 in (167 cm) tall.

How old is Gallagher?

He was born on July 24, 1946, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and will be 76 years old in 2022.

Childhood And Education

His birthplace is Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on July 24, 1946; he was born into an Irish family and Croatian Heritage. For a short period of time, he lived in Lorain, Ohio, with his family but finally settled in South Tampa, Florida, due to his asthma.

He completed his education at the H.B. Plant High School and the University of South Florida. He completed his university education in chemical engineering and literature.

His father’s name was Leo Gallagher Sr., and he has a brother named Ron Gallagher. He has one child, a daughter named Aimee Gallagher.

Family, Romance, And Relationships

Who is Gallagher dating?

He is believed to be single at present.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Gallagher is prominently known for his prop comedy and smashing watermelon as a part of his comedy act. He is one of the most recognized American comedians.

Other Interesting Gallagher Facts And Trivia

• Gallagher was ranked one of the 100th best comedians by Comedy Central.
• He celebrates his birthday on July 24.
• He is an American comedian.
• His daughter Aimee is a writer behind his act.
• During his time he was renowned for wearing a bowler hat, striped shirts, and suspenders.
• The name of his manager is Christine Sherrer.
• He was a regular at the 'Ice House' and 'The Comedy Store' on the Sunset Strip.
• His estimated net worth is $500k.

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