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