Megan Gallagher Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Career, Movies & TV Shows, Wiki

Megan Gallagher is a prominent American theater and television actress known for her versatile performances in acclaimed series like Millennium, The Larry Sanders Show, China Beach, and Hill Street Blues.

Through her powerful dramatic roles, Broadway achievements including a Theatre World Award for A Few Good Men, and continued work in television and film, she has delivered memorable characters that showcase emotional depth and range across decades in the entertainment industry.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Megan Gallagher
• Stage Name: Megan Gallagher
• Born: February 6, 1960
• Age: 66 years old
• Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Donald Gallagher and Aileen Gallagher
• Siblings: Five
• Spouse: Jeff Yagher
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2,000,000 USD

Early Life And Education

Megan Gallagher was born on February 6, 1960, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and raised by her parents Donald Gallagher and Aileen Gallagher (a former model) in Wyomissing as the fifth of six children.

Her mother’s early acting background inspired her, and she knew she wanted to act from age five. She took drama lessons in high school and later studied at the Juilliard School under John Houseman, earning a BFA while appearing in theater productions. Her religion is Christianity. She has three brothers and two sisters.

Career

Megan Gallagher began her career on stage and earned a Theatre World Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for her Broadway role in A Few Good Men. She transitioned to television with recurring roles in Hill Street Blues (as Tina Russo) and China Beach, followed by standout performances as Jeannie Sanders on The Larry Sanders Show and Catherine Black on Millennium (a role written specifically for her).

Her film credits include Van Wilder, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and The Ambulance. She has continued working in television with guest and recurring roles in series like 24, Life As We Know It, Scandal, and more recent projects including All Her Fault (as writer/creator) and other 2020s productions. Known for her dramatic intensity and versatility, she maintains a steady presence in theater, television, and film while balancing family life.

Social Media

Megan Gallagher does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Megan Gallagher has been married to actor Jeff Yagher since 2001. The couple has two children (twins). She has openly shared her family-focused life alongside her career, including raising the twins while continuing to act.

No past relationships are widely documented. She is currently in a married relationship and balances acting with family time in a grounded, private manner. She is 66 years old. Her height is 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m).

Net Worth

Megan Gallagher‘s net worth is estimated at $2,000,000 USD. Her income primarily comes from decades of television and theater roles, including recurring and starring parts in major series, film appearances, and potential residuals or writing/creator credits in recent projects.

Filmography

• Hill Street Blues (recurring as Tina Russo)
• China Beach (recurring role)
• The Larry Sanders Show (as Jeannie Sanders)
• Millennium (as Catherine Black, 1996–1999)
• A Few Good Men (Broadway)
• Van Wilder (2002)
• Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
• 24 (as Jillian Wallace, 2007)
• Scandal (guest role)
• All Her Fault (creator/writer, 2025)
• Various guest and recurring TV roles (1984–present)