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Zach Galligan
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In short · Acting since 1984, 5 decades active, 44 credits.
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Biography
Zachary Wolfe Galligan is an American actor best known for his role as Billy Peltzer in the comedy-horror films *Gremlins* (1984) and *Gremlins 2: The New Batch* (1990). His portrayal of the young protagonist in both films helped establish him as a recognizable figure in 1980s cinema. Beyond his work in the *Gremlins* franchise, Galligan has appeared in various television and film roles, though he is most frequently associated with his early success in the genre film.
Filmography · 41 of 41
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41 creditsGremlins (The Rough Cut)(2026)
Billy Peltzer
Film
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai(2023)
Henchman #2 (voice) (5 Episodes)
TV
Midnight Peepshow(2022)
Games Master
Film
Bad Candy(2020)
Paul
Film
Little Willy(2020)
Zach
Film
Evil Little Things(2019)
Step-Dad (segment: The Clown)
Film
Kampout(2017)
Detective Benson
Film
The Chair(2016)
Riley
Film
Hatchet III(2013)
Sheriff Fowler
Film
Smoking Nonsmoking(2011)
Anson
Film
Jack Falls(2011)
American Guy
Film
Nightbeasts(2010)
Charles Thomas
Film
Cut(2010)
Jack
Film
Let Them Chirp Awhile(2007)
Hart Carlton
Film
The Irate Gamer(2007)
Zach Galligan
TV
Legion of the Dead(2005)
Dr. Swatek
Film
Infested(2002)
Warren
Film
Gabriela(2001)
Pat
Film
G-Men from Hell(2000)
Dalton
Film
Point Doom(2000)
Spider
Film
Raw Nerve(1999)
Ethan Lang
Film
The Storytellers(1999)
Greer Sandler
Film
Arthur's Quest(1999)
King Pendragon
Film
Storm Trooper(1998)
Kreigal
Film
Cupid(1997)
Eric Rhodes
Film
The First to Go(1997)
Adam Curtis
Film
Cyborg 3: The Recycler(1994)
Evans
Film
Ice(1994)
Rick Corbit
Film
All Tied Up(1993)
Brian Hartley
Film
Warlock: The Armageddon(1993)
Douglas
Film
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- Heather O'Rourke: She Was HereSelf · 2026
- To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder StorySelf · 2017
- Where It Was MadeSelf - Guest · 2015
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