Kathryn Gallagher Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Parents, Brother

Kathryn Gallagher is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her powerful portrayal of Bella Fox in the Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill, which earned her a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2021 and a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 2020.

The daughter of actor Peter Gallagher, she has carved her own path in entertainment with a dynamic career spanning Broadway, television, and music, including roles in You and Woman of the Hour (2023), alongside releasing four solo EPs of her original music.

Profile

• Full Name: Kathryn Gallagher
• Stage Name: Kathryn Gallagher
• Born: 23, July 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, Songwriter
• Height: 1.68m
• Parents: Peter Gallagher, Paula Harwood
• Siblings: James Gallagher
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Kathryn Gallagher was born on July 23, 1993, in New York City, New York, to Peter Gallagher, a renowned actor known for The O.C., and Paula Harwood, a community volunteer.

Raised alongside her older brother, James Gallagher, a film director, she grew up in a creative household.

At age 11, she moved to Los Angeles, where she studied theater at the Adderley School and began writing music in middle school.

Gallagher graduated from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, majoring in musical theater.

Her ethnicity is Caucasian, and she identifies as bisexual, though her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Kathryn Gallagher began her career in music, writing songs from age 12 and releasing her debut single, “Mess of a Machine,” with John O’Callaghan in 2011, followed by her song “Nothing Ever None” on the Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You (2011) soundtrack and “Damaged” on Thanks for Sharing (2012).

She made her Broadway debut in 2015 as the Voice of Martha and dance captain in Deaf West Theatre’s revival of Spring Awakening, encouraged by actor Ben Platt.

Her early television roles included guest spots on Covert Affairs (2010) and Younger (2015), showcasing her versatility in both music and acting.

Gallagher’s breakthrough came in 2019 when she joined the original Broadway cast of Jagged Little Pill as Bella Fox, a role upgraded from ensemble to principal, for which she performed an original Alanis Morissette song, “Predator.”

Critics praised her “excellent” and “powerful” performance, earning her a 2020 Tony Award nomination and a 2021 Grammy for the show’s cast album.

The production ran from November 2019 to December 2021, closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During this period, she played Annika Attwater in eight episodes of You (2018) on Lifetime, adding depth to the psychological thriller, and appeared in The Flash (2019) and Indoor Boys (2019).

Her recent work includes a supporting role in Woman of the Hour (2023), directed by Anna Kendrick, and a part in Alex Ross Perry’s Pavements (2024), a biopic/documentary hybrid about the band Pavement.

Gallagher has also released four EPs: I’m Fine (2014), American Spirit (2015), and Demos, Vol. 1 and Demos, Vol. 2 (2020), the latter recorded solo with guitar at her family’s Connecticut home during the pandemic.

Her live performances in Los Angeles and New York City showcase her introspective songwriting.

Gallagher’s commitment to mental health advocacy, inspired by her own experiences, and her push for diverse representation continue to shape her influential career.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kathryngallagher
• Facebook Handle: Kathryn Gallagher
• Twitter Handle: @KathrynGraceG

Personal Life

Kathryn Gallagher is single and has no children.

In 2016, she jokingly confirmed on Twitter a rumored relationship with her Spring Awakening co-star Alex Wyse, who is openly gay, but no serious relationship was verified.

She splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City, maintaining close ties with her family, including her parents and brother.

Gallagher is vocal about her bisexuality and advocates for mental health awareness, often sharing her journey with anxiety to inspire others.

Filmography

• Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You (2011)
• Thanks for Sharing (2012)
• Woman of the Hour (2023)
• Pavements (2024)

Discography

• Mess of a Machine (2011)
• I’m Fine (2014)
• American Spirit (2015)
• Demos, Vol. 1 (2020)
• Demos, Vol. 2 (2020)

Net Worth

Kathryn Gallagher has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.

Her wealth primarily comes from her Broadway performances in Jagged Little Pill and Spring Awakening, as well as her role in You and films like Woman of the Hour.

Additional income is derived from her music career, including four EPs and soundtrack contributions for Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You and Thanks for Sharing.