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Peter Gallagher

b. 1955Armonk, NYItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included

The O.C.

Biography

The O.C.; American Beauty; sex lies and videotape; Westchester NY Italian-Irish actor and musician. The O.C. cultural phenomenon; American Beauty cast member; Tony Award nomination

Notable For

  • The O.C.
  • American Beauty
  • sex lies and videotape
  • Westchester NY Italian-Irish actor and musician

Honors & Recognition

  • The O.C. cultural phenomenon
  • American Beauty cast member
  • Tony Award nomination

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Quick Facts

Field
Film & Television
Specialty
Acting
Years
b. 1955
Birth Place
Armonk, NY
Origin
Italian American descendant
Regional Ancestry
Italian-Irish
Publication Status
Published
Ancestry Verification
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