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Gallagher
Sign in to saveAlso known as Leo Gallagher, Leo Anthony Gallagher, Jr., Leo A. Gallagher Jr., Leo Gallagher Jr.
American stand-up comedian
Gallagher was an American stand-up comedian known for his energetic and unconventional performances that often included prop comedy and audience interaction. He became a significant figure in comedy during the 1980s and 1990s, helping to popularize a more theatrical and visual style of stand-up comedy beyond traditional joke-telling.
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Key facts
- Born
- Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. , ( 1946-07-24 ) July 24, 1946, Fort Bragg , North Carolina , U.S.
- Died
- November 11, 2022 (2022-11-11) (aged 76), Palm Desert, California , U.S.
- Alma mater
- University of South Florida ( BS )
- Occupation
- Comedian
- Years active
- 1969–2020
- Spouses
- Deedra Kay Higgins ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1980 ) Geralyn Ann Hines ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1988 )
- Website
- gallaghersmash .com
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Anthony
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Fort Bragg
- Place of death
- Palm Springs
- Occupation
- actor
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Official website
- www.gallaghersmash.com
- Image
- GallagherRetouched.jpg
- Residence
- Marion
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- Commons category
- Gallagher
- date of birth
- 1946-07-24
- birth name
- Leo Anthony Gallagher, Jr.
- start of work period
- 1969-00-00
- social media followers
- 11900
- date of death
- 2022-11-11
- described at URL
- www.nytimes.com/2022/11/11/arts/television/gallagher-dead.html
- cause of death
- multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
- web feed URL
- gallaghersmash.com/feed
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Encyclopedic overview
Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. (July 24, 1946 – November 11, 2022), known simply as Gallagher, was an American comedian who became one of the most recognizable comedic performers of the 1980s for his prop-based and observational style. His signature routine involved the "Sledge-O-Matic", a large mallet-like tool which he used to smash various items, most notably watermelons. For more than 30 years, he played between 100 and 200 shows a year, destroying tens of thousands of melons.
Early life
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