John Gallagher Jr.

John Gallagher Jr.

John Howard Gallagher Jr. (born June 17, 1984) 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 in Green Day’s Broadway musical, American Idiot, Lee in the 2011 Broadway production of Jerusalem, and Edmund in the 2016 Broadway revival of Long Day’s Journey Into Night. He portrayed Jim Harper in Aaron Sorkin’s drama series The Newsroom, starred in the HBO mini-series Olive Kitteridge, and played Emmett DeWitt in 10 Cloverfield Lane.

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John Gallagher Jr. Movies

Discover the best John Gallagher Jr. movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring John Gallagher Jr. ranked by year and score.

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Underwater

Underwater (2020)

Action Adventure Horror
When a catastrophic seismic event tears through a deep-sea drilling station, the handful of survivors have no options and very little time. Their only path to the surface runs two...
Score 6.3
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Hush

Hush (2016)

Horror Thriller
Maddie Young retreated to the woods to write in peace, trading the noise of the world for solitude she could actually control. Being deaf was never the problem. Then a...
Score 6.7
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10 Cloverfield Lane

10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

Drama Horror Science Fiction
Michelle regains consciousness in a concrete bunker following a violent crash, disoriented and cut off from the world. Her rescuer, Howard, insists that a catastrophic event has rendered the surface...
Score 7.0
4
Short Term 12

Short Term 12 (2013)

Drama
Grace runs a temporary shelter for damaged kids with the kind of hard-won wisdom that only survival teaches. When a new resident's story mirrors her own carefully buried trauma, the...
Score 7.8

John Gallagher Jr. TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of John Gallagher Jr. TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring John Gallagher Jr..

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Olive Kitteridge

Olive Kitteridge (2014)

Drama
In a quiet Maine town, nothing is quite as settled as it appears. Olive Kitteridge commands every room with her sharp tongue and unforgiving judgments, yet beneath that armor lies...
Score 7.6
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The Newsroom

The Newsroom (2012)

Drama
Will McAvoy is a cable news anchor who has spent years playing it safe, giving no offense and making no enemies. When a sharp-tongued new executive producer arrives, she pushes...
Score 8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring John Gallagher Jr.? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring John Gallagher Jr. are Underwater, Hush, and 10 Cloverfield Lane.
How many movies and TV shows has John Gallagher Jr. starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 6 titles starring John Gallagher Jr., ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring John Gallagher Jr. worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring John Gallagher Jr. maintains a strong average user rating of 7.2 out of 10 across all tracked titles.