
Kyle Gallner
Kyle Gallner (born October 22, 1986) is an American actor. He is best known for his work in the horror genre, starring in films such as Jennifer’s Body (2009), Smile (2022). Scream (also 2022), and Strange Darling (2024). Originally from Philadelphia, 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), he returned to television with episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Touched by an Angel. 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
- 2025 · Just Breathe as Nick Blanco
- 2024 · Smile 2 as Joel
- 2024 · Strange Darling as The Demon
- 2023 · The Passenger as Benson
- 2022 · Smile as Joel
- 2022 · Scream as Vince Schneider
- 2016 · The Finest Hours as Andy Fitzgerald
- 2016 · Band of Robbers as Huck Finn
- 2014 · American Sniper as Goat-Winston
- 2014 · Dear White People as Kurt Fletcher
- 2013 · Beautiful Creatures as Larkin Ravenwood
- 2012 · Smashed as Owen Hannah
- 2010 · The Walking Dead as Zach
- 2010 · A Nightmare on Elm Street as Quentin Smith
- 2009 · Jennifer's Body as Colin Gray
- 2009 · The Haunting in Connecticut as Matt Campbell
- 2008 · Red as Harold
- 2007 · Life as Zak Sutter
- 2006 · Big Love as Jason Embry
- 2005 · Criminal Minds as James Heathridge
- 2005 · Close to Home as Jacob Towers
- 2005 · Bones as Jeremy Farrell
- 2005 · Red Eye as Headphone Kid's Brother
- 2005 · The Closer as Eric Wallace
- 2005 · Medium as Young Stephen
- 2004 · CSI: NY as Reed Garrett
- 2004 · Veronica Mars as Cassidy 'Beaver' Casablancas
- 2004 · Jack & Bobby as BJ Bongaro
- 2003 · Cold Case as Cameron Coulter (1995)
- 2002 · The Shield as Lloyd Denton
- 2001 · Smallville as Bart Allen
- 2000 · The District as Brian Johnson
- 1999 · Third Watch as Rayleigh
- 1999 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Shane Mills
- 1999 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Marc Lesinski
- 1999 · Judging Amy as Zachary Pettit
- 1994 · Touched by an Angel as Josh Walker
- Future · A Bobby Thing as
- 2025 · Carolina Caroline as
- 2023 · What Comes Around as Eric
- 2023 · Mother, May I? as Emmett
- 2020 · The Catch as Bobby McManus
- 2020 · Ghosts of War as Tappert
- 2020 · Dinner in America as Simon
- 2020 · Interrogation as Eric Fisher
- 2019 · The Cleansing Hour as Drew
- 2018 · The Cleanse as Eric
- 2018 · Far Cry 5: Inside Eden's Gate as Alex
- 2017 · Alien Code as Alex
- 2016 · Zen Dog as Reed
- 2016 · Welcome to Happiness as Woody
- 2016 · Outsiders as Hasil
- 2015 · Just Before I Go as Zeke Morgan
- 2014 · Play It Again, Dick as Cassidy 'Beaver' Casablancas / Kyle Gallner
- 2013 · CBGB as Lou Reed
- 2011 · Losers Take All as Brian
- 2011 · Red State as Jarod
- Future · Prey as Ryan
- 2011 · Beautiful Boy as Sammy
- 2011 · Cougars, Inc. as Sam
- 2011 · Magic Valley as TJ Waggs
- 2011 · Little Birds as Jesse MacNamara
- 2010 · Cherry as Aaron
- 2010 · Past Life as Xander
- 2008 · Gardens of the Night as Ratboy
- 2008 · Trunk as Will
- 2007 · Sublime as Ned
- 2006 · Danika as Kurt Merrick
- 2006 · Four Kings as Spencer
- 2003 · Finding Home as Young Dave
- 2003 · Red Betsy as Charlie
- 2001 · Wet Hot American Summer as Bobby's Buddy
- Future · Skull as Sam Razor
- Future · Cotton Fever as
- Future · Gullible Bitch as