Kyle Gallner
Kyle Gallner was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He started his career by following his sister along to one of her auditions. Perhaps best know for his role as Cassidy "Beaver" Casablancas on the CW's lone hit series, Veronica Mars (2004), actor Kyle Gallner had been appearing in films and on television since his early adolescence. Born on Oct. 22, 1986 and originally from Philadelphia, PA, Gallner made his first screen appearance on an episode of Third Watch (1999). After making his feature debut with a small role in Michael Showalter's bizarre comedy Wet Hot American Summer (2001) (2001), he returned to television with episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and Touched by an Angel (1994). He next appeared in the series finale of The District (2000) before playing his first recognizable role - that of Bart Allen (a.k.a. "The Flash") on Smallville (2001) during the 2004-05 season. In 2005, Gallner joined the cast of Veronica Mars (2004) for the last three episodes of the first season, giving him the opportunity to carry over his role of Beaver into the next season. During his run on "Veronica Mars," Gallner continued making guest spots, appearing in episodes of Jack & Bobby (2004), Cold Case (2003), CSI: NY (2004) and Bones (2005). Gallner began a recurring role as a devout Mormon in the controversial HBO series Big Love (2006). Meanwhile, Gallner revived his "Smallville" role in early 2007, returning as Impulse rather than The Flash - due to a feature film with the same character being developed by Warner Bros. He Made his acting debut in an episode of NBC's Third Watch (1999). Made his film debut in the comedy cult film Wet Hot American Summer (2001). Had a recurring role as superhero Bart Allen in Smallville (2001) (The WB, 2001-2006; The CW, 2006-2009). Appeared in two episodes of The WB's Jack & Bobby (2004). Joined the cast of UPN s Veronica Mars as Cassidy Casablancas; became a regular during the show s second season. Had a recurring role as Reed Garrett, the son of Detective Taylor's (Gary Sinise) late wife on CSI: NY (CBS) and Played Jason Embry, best friend of Ben Henrickson, on the critically-acclaimed HBO drama Big Love. Featured in the independent film Sublime. Appeared in three episodes of The Shield (FX). Had a supporting role in the Diablo Cody penned dark comedy Jennifer's Body. Played the lead role in the horror film The Haunting in Connecticut. Cast as the lead male, Quentin, in the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Gallner has in his filmography acclaimed Independents films as Gardens of the Night (2008), Beautiful Boy (2010), Red State (2011), Little Birds (2011), Magic Valley (2011) and Smashed (2011). In 2013, Gallner appeared in the film Beautiful Creatures (2013)_, directed by Richard LaGravenese.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 ยทSmile 2as Joel
- 2024 ยทStrange Darlingas The Demon
- 2023 ยทThe Passengeras Benson
- 2023 ยทWhat Comes Aroundas Eric
- 2023 ยทMother, May I?as Emmett
- 2022 ยทSmileas Joel
- 2022 ยทDinner in Americaas Simon
- 2022 ยทScreamas Vince Schneider
- 2020 ยทThe Catchas Bobby McManus
- 2020 ยทGhosts of Waras Tappert
- 2020 ยทThe Cleansing Houras Drew
- 2020 ยทInterrogationas Eric Fisher
- 2018 ยทThe Cleanseas Eric
- 2018 ยทFar Cry 5: Inside Eden's Gateas Alex
- 2017 ยทAlien Codeas Alex
- 2016 ยทZen Dogas Reed
- 2016 ยทWelcome to Happinessas Woody
- 2016 ยทThe Finest Hoursas Andy Fitzgerald
- 2016 ยทOutsidersas Hasil
- 2016 ยทBand of Robbersas Huck Finn
- 2015 ยทJust Before I Goas Zeke Morgan
- 2014 ยทAmerican Sniperas Goat-Winston
- 2014 ยทDear White Peopleas Kurt Fletcher
- 2014 ยทPlay It Again, Dickas Cassidy 'Beaver' Casablancas / Kyle Gallner
- 2013 ยทCBGBas Lou Reed
- 2013 ยทBeautiful Creaturesas Larkin Ravenwood
- 2012 ยทSmashedas Owen Hannah
- 2011 ยทLosers Take Allas Brian
- 2011 ยทRed Stateas Jarod
- 2011 ยทBeautiful Boyas Sammy
- 2011 ยทCougars, Inc.as Sam
- 2011 ยทMagic Valleyas TJ Waggs
- 2011 ยทLittle Birdsas Jesse MacNamara
- 2010 ยทThe Walking Deadas Zach
- 2010 ยทCherryas Aaron
- 2010 ยทA Nightmare on Elm Streetas Quentin Smith
- 2010 ยทPast Lifeas Xander
- 2009 ยทJennifer's Bodyas Colin Gray
- 2009 ยทThe Haunting in Connecticutas Matt Campbell
- 2008 ยทGardens of the Nightas Ratboy
- 2008 ยทTrunkas Will
- 2008 ยทRedas Harold
- 2007 ยทLifeas Zak Sutter
- 2007 ยทSublimeas Ned
- 2006 ยทDanikaas Kurt Merrick
- 2006 ยทBig Loveas Jason Embry
- 2006 ยทFour Kingsas Spencer
- 2005 ยทCriminal Mindsas James Heathridge
- 2005 ยทClose to Homeas Jacob Towers
- 2005 ยทBonesas Jeremy Farrell
- 2005 ยทRed Eyeas Headphone Kid's Brother
- 2005 ยทThe Closeras Eric Wallace
- 2005 ยทMediumas Young Stephen
- 2004 ยทCSI: NYas Reed Garrett
- 2004 ยทVeronica Marsas Cassidy 'Beaver' Casablancas
- 2004 ยทJack & Bobbyas BJ Bongaro
- 2003 ยทFinding Homeas Young Dave
- 2003 ยทCold Caseas Cameron Coulter (1995)
- 2003 ยทRed Betsyas Charlie
- 2002 ยทThe Shieldas Lloyd Denton
- 2001 ยทSmallvilleas Bart Allen
- 2001 ยทWet Hot American Summeras Bobby's Buddy
- 2000 ยทThe Districtas Brian Johnson
- 1999 ยทThird Watchas Rayleigh
- 1999 ยทLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitas Shane Mills
- 1999 ยทLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitas Marc Lesinski
- 1999 ยทJudging Amyas Zachary Pettit
- 1994 ยทTouched by an Angelas Josh Walker
- Future ยทPreyas Ryan
- Future ยทJust Breatheas Nick Blanco
- Future ยทCotton Feveras
- Future ยทCarolina Carolineas
- Future ยทSkullas Sam Razor
- Future ยทGullible Bitchas