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 · Smile 2 as Joel
- 2024 · Strange Darling as The Demon
- 2023 · The Passenger as Benson
- 2023 · What Comes Around as Eric
- 2023 · Mother, May I? as Emmett
- 2022 · Smile as Joel
- 2022 · Dinner in America as Simon
- 2022 · Scream as Vince Schneider
- 2020 · The Catch as Bobby McManus
- 2020 · Ghosts of War as Tappert
- 2020 · The Cleansing Hour as Drew
- 2020 · Interrogation as Eric Fisher
- 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 · The Finest Hours as Andy Fitzgerald
- 2016 · Outsiders as Hasil
- 2016 · Band of Robbers as Huck Finn
- 2015 · Just Before I Go as Zeke Morgan
- 2014 · American Sniper as Goat-Winston
- 2014 · Dear White People as Kurt Fletcher
- 2014 · Play It Again, Dick as Cassidy 'Beaver' Casablancas / Kyle Gallner
- 2013 · Losers Take All as Brian
- 2013 · CBGB as Lou Reed
- 2013 · Beautiful Creatures as Larkin Ravenwood
- 2012 · Smashed as Owen Hannah
- 2011 · Red State as Jarod
- 2011 · Beautiful Boy as Sammy
- 2011 · Cougars, Inc. as Sam
- 2011 · Magic Valley as TJ Waggs
- 2011 · Little Birds as Jesse MacNamara
- 2010 · The Walking Dead as Zach
- 2010 · Cherry as Aaron
- 2010 · A Nightmare on Elm Street as Quentin Smith
- 2010 · Past Life as Xander
- 2009 · Jennifer's Body as Colin Gray
- 2009 · The Haunting in Connecticut as Matt Campbell
- 2008 · Gardens of the Night as Ratboy
- 2008 · Trunk as Will
- 2008 · Red as Harold
- 2007 · Life as Zak Sutter
- 2007 · Sublime as Ned
- 2006 · Danika as Kurt Merrick
- 2006 · Big Love as Jason Embry
- 2006 · Four Kings as Spencer
- 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 · Finding Home as Young Dave
- 2003 · Cold Case as Cameron Coulter (1995)
- 2002 · The Shield as Lloyd Denton
- 2001 · Smallville as Bart Allen
- 2001 · Wet Hot American Summer as Bobby's Buddy
- 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
- Future · Prey as Ryan
- Future · Carolina Caroline as
- Future · Just Breathe as Nick Blanco
- Future · Skull as Sam Razor
- 2003 · Red Betsy as Charlie
- 1994 · Touched by an Angel as Josh Walker
- Future · Gullible Bitch as