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My Take
Patrick Gallagher is the ultimate that guy, the character actor whose face you instantly recognize even if the name escapes you. The Canadian actor was a memorably gruff Attila the Hun in Night at the Museum and a deadpan delight as Coach Tanaka on Glee. But what genuinely thrilled me was his BAFTA-nominated voice and motion-capture work as Lord Shimura in Ghost of Tsushima, a performance full of quiet dignity. I have huge respect for actors who pour real craft into supporting and voice roles that lesser performers might phone in. He elevates every project, and gamers and film fans alike owe him more credit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Patrick Gallagher
- Name (Japanese)
- パトリック・ギャラガー
- Reading
- ぱとりっく・ぎゃらがー
- Born
- February 21, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
- Origin
- Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
- Occupation
- film actor / composer / television actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Patrick Gallagher born?
Born February 21, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Patrick Gallagher from?
Patrick Gallagher is from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.
What does Patrick Gallagher do?
Patrick Gallagher works as film actor, composer, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.