Susan Gallagher
Biography
Susan Gallagher is an American character actress and producer recognized for her versatile roles in both television and film. Born on March 3, 1960, in Charlotte, North Carolina, her family has lived in Gaston County for generations, and she was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. She is most widely known for her recurring role as Homeless Lynn on the Netflix series Cobra Kai. Beyond her acting work, she founded Her Little Red Productions, a company focused on creating meaningful, female-driven stories. In her personal life, she married her husband, Jimbo Jahna, in 1987, and the couple has two children named Caroline Lea and Bo Jahna.
Career overview
Susan Gallagher is an American character actress and producer known for her versatile roles across film and television. Her acting career includes thirty-eight known credits listed on the Movie Database. Among her television appearances, she is recognized for her recurring role as Homeless Lynn on the Netflix series Cobra Kai. In addition to her acting work, she serves as a producer and is the founder of Her Little Red Productions, a company centered on creating female-driven stories.
Born on March 3, 1960, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Gallagher's family has a multi-generational history in Gaston County, and she was born specifically in Gastonia, North Carolina. She married Jimbo Jahna in 1987, and together they have two children named Caroline Lea and Bo Jahna. Through her work in both acting and production, Gallagher continues to maintain an active presence in the television and film industries.
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- Plucked (2026) as Emilie
- One of the Good Ones (2026) as Chief Judge Alexandra Krane
- My Mother the Madam (2025) as Jean Rochelle
- My Mother the Madam (2025) Executive Producer
- Give Me Back My Daughter (2025) as Mrs. Patterson
- A Taste of Love (2024) as Patty Rider
- Darling (2024) Executive Producer
- Fast Charlie (2023) as Celine
- Dog Gone (2023) as Mrs. Goodwin
- 22: The Unforgotten Soldier (2023)
- Merry Good Enough (2023) as Carol
- Tulsa King (2022) as Charlotte Dumaine
- Naomi (2022) as Mrs. Anderson
- Sinister Seduction (2022) as Lilly Henderson
- Gloss (2022) as Margaret
- Loki (2021) as Lamentian Homesteader
- Beast Beast (2021) as Mrs. Gunderson
- The Outsider (2020) as Inez Gold
- Walkaway Joe (2020) as Maggie
- Assassin 33 A.D. (2020) as Ram's Mom
- Expectant (2020) as Mrs. Cunningham
- Bluff City Law (2019) as Mrs. Davis
- How High 2 (2019) as Screaming lady
- Windblown (2019) as Laurie Reeves
- Doorstep (2019) as Margie
- Cobra Kai (2018) as Lynn
- Billionaire Boys Club (2018) as Mrs. Biltmore
- The Christmas Contract (2018) as Meredith Broussard
- Boyfriend Killer (2017) as Marley Michaels
- Star (2016) as Mrs. Smith
- Strange Weather (2016) as Sue Ann Jenkins
- Mulberry (2012) as Mary Lou
- Mulberry (2012) Associate Producer
- Endure (2010) as Bank Official
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Patron
- House (2004) as Volleyball Player's Mom
- Looking for Trouble (1996) as Mrs. Miller
- The Big Game
- Diversion Executive Producer
- The Service as Ruby
- The Service Producer