Overview

David Gallagher is an American actor and former child model born on February 9, 1985. He first worked professionally as a child and established a career spanning television, feature films and voice acting. Gallagher achieved mainstream recognition for his long-running role as Simon Camden on the family drama series 7th Heaven, and later became familiar to gamers as the voice of Riku in the Kingdom Hearts video game series. Throughout his early career he received multiple industry nominations and awards that reflect his prominence as a teen performer.

Early life and career beginnings

Gallagher entered the entertainment industry very young, working as a child model and appearing in commercials before moving into film and television roles. His early screen credits include child and supporting parts in family films, which led to more visible television work. Casting as a regular on a network family drama during his adolescence brought him national recognition and steady employment through his teenage years. For a general profile and career overview see professional profile and a compiled filmography.

Notable roles

Gallagher's most recognizable roles cover both live action and voice work. Highlights include:

  • Simon Camden — The son in a large family on the family drama series 7th Heaven, a role that spanned much of his adolescence and early adulthood.
  • Mikey Ubriacco — A child role in the family comedy film Look Who's Talking Now, one of his early feature appearances.
  • Kevin Harper — A lead in the sports-themed family television film Angels in the Endzone, another title from his teen years.
  • Richie Rich — He appeared in the holiday television movie Richie Rich's Christmas Wish, a family-oriented seasonal production.
  • Riku (voice) — A principal voice role in the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise, which brought him recognition among gaming audiences.

Awards and recognition

During his time as a child and teenage actor, Gallagher received multiple award nominations for young performers and won audience-driven honors. He earned several Young Artist Award nominations and won a Teen Choice Award for his work as a teen actor, signaling both industry and popular appreciation for his performances. For more on awards and credits consult the awards summary.

Later career and distinctions

After achieving success as a child and teen performer, Gallagher continued to take roles in television and film while also pursuing voice acting. His transition from on-screen child parts to adult roles and voice work illustrates the varied paths available to performers who start young. He is often cited as an example of a child actor who maintained visibility into adulthood through a mix of steady television work and roles in other media. For a comprehensive list of roles, interviews and updates, consult the actor's public profiles and databases via the links above (profile, filmography, series page, accolades, game credits).