Patrick Gallagher
Biography
Patrick Gallagher is a Canadian actor born on February 21, 1968, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is most known for his role as Attila the Hun in the Night at the Museum film franchise. Throughout his career in television and film, he has accumulated eighty-nine known acting credits. His notable television roles include Detective Joe Finn in Da Vinci's Inquest, a liquor store clerk in Entourage, Leon in The Line, Farhod the Fierce in Pair of Kings, and Ken Tanaka in Glee. His professional work spans various television series and film projects as a recognized actor within the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Patrick Gallagher is a Canadian actor born on February 21, 1968, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He has built a substantial career in both film and television, accumulating a total of eighty-nine known acting credits on his filmography. He is most widely recognized for his portrayal of Attila the Hun in the Night at the Museum film franchise.
In addition to his film work, Gallagher has established a notable presence in television with a variety of recurring and notable roles. Among his recognized television credits, he has portrayed Detective Joe Finn in Da Vinci's Inquest, a liquor store clerk in Entourage, Leon in The Line, Farhod the Fierce in Pair of Kings, and Ken Tanaka in Glee. Throughout his active career, he has appeared in numerous projects spanning diverse genres across television and cinema.
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Full Filmography
91 titles- Wayward (2025) as Chief Bartell
- Can I Get a Witness? (2025) as Sam
- Everyone Asked About You (2025) as RJ
- The Tiger's Apprentice (2024) as Dog (voice)
- Rogue Elements: A Ryan Drake Story (2024) as Viktor
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) as Daichi (voice)
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) as Daichi / Bridge Guard / Tower Guard (voice)
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) as Daichi / Frantic Man (voice)
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) as Assistant Sheriff Adams
- The Rookie: Feds (2022) as SSA Louis Cronin
- Joe Pickett (2021) as Sheriff Barnum
- Big Sky (2020) as Sheriff Walter Tubb
- The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020) as Security Guard
- Captain Marvel (2019) as Security Chief
- The Twilight Zone (2019) as Jack Mongoyak
- A Dog's Way Home (2019) as Teo
- Indulgence (2019) as Detective Garcia
- Ring Ring (2019) as Bill Soberman
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Lieutenant Roger Akana
- Station 19 (2018) as Keller
- Siren (2018) as Dr. Abbott
- Dirty John (2018) as Detective Dave Nissley
- The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade (2018) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Wally
- Creeped Out (2017) as Coach Carter
- Downsizing (2017) as Drunk Guy at Bar
- Lucifer (2016) as Barry Hill
- Fuller House (2016) as Chief Mulrooney
- The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade (2016) as Himself - Narrator
- On the Farm (2016) as Jeff Keeley
- Rosewood (2015) as Captain Marino
- Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) as Attila the Hun
- Almost Human (2013) as Tony Han
- Survival Code (2013) as Taq
- Longmire (2012) as Joe Lone Elk
- California Solo (2012) as Ice Officer
- Baby's First Christmas (2012) as Sal
- Suits (2011) as Joe Spina
- Endgame (2011) as Hugo Lum
- Difficult to Stay Alive and Die (2011) as Rico Seagull
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Carlos Bagoyo
- R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) as Lonny
- Pair of Kings (2010) as Farhod the Fierce
- Dancing Ninja (2010) as Sabu
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Don The Security Guard
- Glee (2009) as Ken Tanaka
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) as Attila the Hun
- Men of a Certain Age (2009) as Jesse
- True Blood (2008) as Chow
- Street Kings (2008) as LAPD Captain
- Cosmic Radio (2007) as CIA Agent #1, Dr. Gallagher(as Patrick F. Gallagher)
- The Black Cat (2007) as Barman
- Psych (2006) as Mercer
- Final Destination 3 (2006) as Colquitt
- Night at the Museum (2006) as Attila the Hun
- Bones (2005) as Dave Esposito
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
- Masters of Horror (2005)
- Godiva's (2005)
- Da Vinci's City Hall (2005)
- Silent Partner (2005) as Carl
- Severed (2005) as Anderson
- Entourage (2004) as Randy
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Vonos
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Grimes
- Walking Tall (2004) as Keith
- Sideways (2004) as Gary the Bartender
- Luck (2004) as Bad Guy #2
- Cold Case (2003) as Schmitty
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) as Awkward Davies, Able Seaman
- Without a Trace (2002) as Tommy Nealon
- The House Next Door (2002) as Ed the Mover
- Smallville (2001) as Bartender
- Full Disclosure (2001) as Larry Quinn
- Judgment (2001) as Jake Goss
- Dark Angel (2000) as Hispanic Cop
- Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire (2000) as Bone
- Revelation (1999) as Jake Goss
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)
- Animorphs (1998) as Yeerk #1 (uncredited)
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Jaffa Commander
- Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Prison guard
- Bad to the Bone (1997) as Truck Driver
- Pale Saints (1997) as Lowbrow
- FX: The Series (1996) as Macho
- Moving Target (1996) as Jonish Kukoc
- Due South (1994) as Earle
- RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement (1994) as Security Guard
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Bodyguard
- Forever Knight (1992)
- Deep Tissue as Officer Chen
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Patrick Gallagher best known for?
Patrick Gallagher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wayward (2025), The Tiger's Apprentice (2024), BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023), BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023).
When and where was Patrick Gallagher born?
Patrick Gallagher was born on February 21, 1968 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.
How many credits does Patrick Gallagher have?
Patrick Gallagher has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2025.
What is Patrick Gallagher's background in cinema and television?
Patrick Gallagher is a Canadian actor born on February 21, 1968, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is most known for his role as Attila the Hun in the Night at the Museum film franchise. Throughout his career in television and film, he has accumulated eighty-nine known acting credits. His notable televis...