Aidan Gallagher

Aiden Gallagher was born on September 18, 2003. He is most popular for his starring role and amazing performance in Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” and he ranks among the top actors under the age of 25. Alongside a flourishing career in acting, Gallagher is also a passionate musician and has earned fame as an independent singer and songwriter. Let’s take a closer look at this Hollywood star and celebrate his birthday!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Aidan Ryan Gallagher

Birth date:

September 18, 2003

Age:

20

Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

Height:

5' 5"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$2 million

Aidan's Social Media:

Background

Aiden Gallagher was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. His father is Rob Gallagher and his mother is Lauren Gallagher. Gallagher rose to prominence through the 2013 television series “Modern Family,” where he played Alec. That same year, he appeared in the movie “Jacked Up” as Evan. The actor garnered all the more fame when he joined the cast of the hit TV series “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.” The show received massive admiration from the audience and went on to continue for a total of four seasons and 83 episodes. In 2014, Gallagher made an appearance in a music video called “We Make That Lemonade,” along with his co-stars from the show.

In 2015, the actor landed a promising role in the Nickelodeon show “Ho Ho Holiday Special.” Then, he earned acclaim and recognition for his powerful portrayal of Young David in the short film “You & Me.” Gallagher continued to make professional progress and hosted the “Kids’ Choice Sports Awards” by Nickelodeon in 2016. He reached the epitome of his popularity when he was cast in “The Umbrella Academy” in 2019.

Alongside his accomplished acting career, Gallagher is also a famed musician. He made a debut in 2019 with his single ‘Blue Neon.’ That same year, he went ahead and released three more tracks titled ‘Miss You,’ ‘For You,’ and ‘Time.’ As of 2022, his latest song is ‘I Love You,’ which Gallagher released in 2020.

Career timeline

2013
First T.V. Appearance

Gallagher appears in an episode of “Modern Family.”

2014
First Major Role

He plays Nicky Harper in the Nickelodeon show “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.”

2016
First Win

Gallagher receives the Young Artist Award for “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.”

2017
Another Big Win

The actor wins the Kids’ Choice Award for the same show.

2019
Rise to Fame

The actor bags a role in the Netflix series “The Umbrella Academy.”

Why We Love Aidan Gallagher

  1. He is one of Hollywood’s brightest

    His acting prowess in “The Umbrella Academy” has gradually catapulted him to a high level of popularity as well as a piece of prime estate among Hollywood's top names. Given his age, we think it is safe to assume that this is just the mere beginning of a superstar.

  2. He is a musician

    Beneath the teenage actor, lies a solemn multi-instrumentalist. Gallagher has made a name for himself in today’s competitive music industry as an independent singer and songwriter, which is not an easy feat. In addition, fans love his music and most of his live shows are sold out in a jiffy.

  3. He can act

    Over the years, Gallagher has repeatedly demonstrated his competence as an actor. Still, anyone with second thoughts on his acting prowess needs to watch “The Umbrella Academy.” On this show, Gallagher plays a 58-year-old man who travels back in time to save the doomed planet. Despite the complexity of such a character, he plays the role without a hitch.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He cares for the environment

    When he was only 14 years old, Gallagher became the youngest U.N. environment goodwill ambassador and has worked with several environmental organizations since.

  2. He is vegan

    Gallagher follows a vegan diet.

  3. He loves his current role

    Gallagher plays an adult man stuck in a child’s body in “The Umbrella Academy” and considers this character to be the role of a lifetime.

  4. He loves comic books

    Growing up, he would regularly hang out in local comic book stores and chat with the managers.

  5. He admires John Mayer

    In an interview, Gallagher expressed his love for John Mayer, stating that he admires his solo musicality.

Aidan Gallagher FAQs

At what age did Aidan Gallagher go vegan?

Gallagher decided to go vegan in 2015 when he was only 12 years old.

What is Aidan Gallagher’s religion?

He is Jewish.

How old was Aidan Gallagher in season one of “The Umbrella Academy?”

He was 14 years old at that time.

Aidan Gallagher’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024September 18Wednesday
2025September 18Thursday
2026September 18Friday
2027September 18Saturday
2028September 18Monday

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