Jackson Gallagher
Biography
Jackson Gallagher is an Australian actor and professional photographer from Victoria, Australia, with a birthplace listed as Melbourne, Australia. He began his career starring in the Nine Network children's series The Saddle Club. He later ventured into film, playing the titular character in the 2013 horror film Patrick. Gallagher gained wider recognition for his role as Josh Barrett in the soap opera Home and Away, leaving the series in 2016. He subsequently secured more television roles, including playing AFL player Connor Marrello in the Network Ten drama series Playing for Keeps, and completed additional film roles scheduled for release in 2019. Aside from acting, Gallagher has worked as a stills photographer for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Career overview
Jackson Gallagher is an Australian actor and professional photographer originating from Victoria, Australia. He began his professional career starring in the Nine Network children's series The Saddle Club. He later ventured into film, taking on the titular role in the 2013 horror film Patrick.
Gallagher gained wider recognition for his role as Josh Barrett in the soap opera Home and Away. After leaving the series in 2016, he quickly secured additional television roles, including playing AFL player Connor Marrello in the Network Ten drama series Playing for Keeps. He has also completed additional film roles scheduled for release in 2019. Aside from his acting work, Gallagher has worked as a stills photographer for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- Spartacus: House of Ashur (2025) as Caesar
- Beauty from Pain (2025) as Jack Henry
- The Imposter (2025) as Ian O'Neil
- My Melbourne (2025) as Chris
- NCIS: Sydney (2023) as Tony
- Six Months (2023) as Harrison
- Surviving Summer (2022) as Trav Morphett
- Girl at the Window (2022) as Detective Reuben Knox
- Almost Paradise (2020) as Winston Strong
- My Life Is Murder (2019) as Evan Maddox
- 2099: The Soldier Protocol (2019) as Matthew Allen Mills
- Back in Very Small Business (2018) as Clay
- Playing for Keeps (2018) as Connor Marrello
- The Doctor Blake Mysteries (2013) as Tamas Lupei
- Please Like Me (2013) as Kyle
- Patrick (2013) as Patrick
- Home and Away (1988) as Josh Barrett
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jackson Gallagher best known for?
Jackson Gallagher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spartacus: House of Ashur (2025), Beauty from Pain (2025), NCIS: Sydney (2023), Almost Paradise (2020).
When and where was Jackson Gallagher born?
Jackson Gallagher was born in Melbourne, Australia.
How many credits does Jackson Gallagher have?
Jackson Gallagher has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
What is Jackson Gallagher's background in cinema and television?
Jackson Gallagher is an Australian actor and professional photographer from Victoria, Australia, with a birthplace listed as Melbourne, Australia. He began his career starring in the Nine Network children's series The Saddle Club. He later ventured into film, playing the titular character in the 2013 horror film Patric...