Kyle Gallner
Born
October 22, 1986 (38 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Kyle Gallner (born October 22, 1986) is an American actor. He is best known for his work in the horror genre, starring in films such as Jennifer’s Body (2009), Smile (2022). Scream (also 2022), and Strange Darling (2024). Originally from Philadelphia, Gallner made his first screen appearance on an episode of Third Watch (1999). After making his feature debut with a small role in Michael Showalter's bizarre comedy Wet Hot American Summer (2001), he returned to television with episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Touched by an Angel. He next appeared in the series finale of The District (2000) before playing his first recognizable role - that of Bart Allen (a.k.a. "The Flash") on Smallville (2001) during the 2004-05 season.
In 2005, Gallner joined the cast of Veronica Mars (2004) for the last three episodes of the first season, giving him the opportunity to carry over his role of Beaver into the next season. During his run on "Veronica Mars," Gallner continued making guest spots, appearing in episodes of Jack & Bobby (2004), Cold Case (2003), CSI: NY (2004) and Bones (2005). Gallner began a recurring role as a devout Mormon in the controversial HBO series Big Love (2006). Meanwhile, Gallner revived his "Smallville" role in early 2007, returning as Impulse rather than The Flash - due to a feature film with the same character being developed by Warner Bros. He Made his acting debut in an episode of NBC's Third Watch (1999). Made his film debut in the comedy cult film Wet Hot American Summer (2001). Had a recurring role as superhero Bart Allen in Smallville (2001) (The WB, 2001-2006; The CW, 2006-2009). Appeared in two episodes of The WB's Jack & Bobby (2004). Joined the cast of UPN s Veronica Mars as Cassidy Casablancas; became a regular during the show s second season. Had a recurring role as Reed Garrett, the son of Detective Taylor's (Gary Sinise) late wife on CSI: NY (CBS) and Played Jason Embry, best friend of Ben Henrickson, on the critically-acclaimed HBO drama Big Love.
Featured in the independent film Sublime. Appeared in three episodes of The Shield (FX). Had a supporting role in the Diablo Cody penned dark comedy Jennifer's Body. Played the lead role in the horror film The Haunting in Connecticut. Cast as the lead male, Quentin, in the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Gallner has in his filmography acclaimed Independents films as Gardens of the Night (2008), Beautiful Boy (2010), Red State (2011), Little Birds (2011), Magic Valley (2011) and Smashed (2011). In 2013, Gallner appeared in the film Beautiful Creatures (2013), directed by Richard LaGravenese.
Known For

Smile 2
Joel
2024

Strange Darling
The Demon
2024

The Passenger
Benson
2023

What Comes Around
Eric
2023

Mother, May I?
Emmett
2023

Smile
Joel
2022

The Cleanse
Eric
2018

Zen Dog
Reed
2016

Welcome to Happiness
Woody
2016

The Finest Hours
Andy Fitzgerald
2016

Band of Robbers
Huck Finn
2016

Just Before I Go
Zeke Morgan
2015

American Sniper
Goat-Winston
2014

Dear White People
Kurt Fletcher
2014

CBGB
Lou Reed
2013

Beautiful Creatures
Larkin Ravenwood
2013

Smashed
Owen Hannah
2012

Losers Take All
Brian
2011

Red State
Jarod
2011

Beautiful Boy
Sammy
2011

Cougars, Inc.
Sam
2011

Magic Valley
TJ Waggs
2011

Little Birds
Jesse MacNamara
2011

Cherry
Aaron
2010

A Nightmare on Elm Street
Quentin Smith
2010

Jennifer's Body
Colin Gray
2009

The Haunting in Connecticut
Matt Campbell
2009

Gardens of the Night
Ratboy
2008

Trunk
Will
2008

Red
Harold
2008

Sublime
Ned
2007

Danika
Kurt Merrick
2006

Wet Hot American Summer
Bobby's Buddy
2001

Just Breathe
Nick Blanco
Gullible Bitch

Carolina Caroline
Skull
Sam Razor

Scream
Vince Schneider
2022

The Catch
Bobby McManus
2020

Ghosts of War
Tappert
2020

Dinner in America
Simon
2020

Interrogation
Eric Fisher · (10 episodes)
2020

The Cleansing Hour
Drew
2019

Far Cry 5: Inside Eden's Gate
Alex
2018

Alien Code
Alex
2017

Outsiders
Hasil · (26 episodes)
2016

Play It Again, Dick
Cassidy 'Beaver' Casablancas / Kyle Gallner · (8 episodes)
2014

The Walking Dead
Zach · (16 episodes)
2010

Past Life
Xander · (1 episode)
2010

Life
Zak Sutter · (1 episode)
2007

Big Love
Jason Embry · (6 episodes)
2006

Four Kings
Spencer · (1 episode)
2006

Criminal Minds
James Heathridge · (1 episode)
2005

Close to Home
Jacob Towers · (1 episode)
2005

Bones
Jeremy Farrell · (1 episode)
2005

Red Eye
Headphone Kid's Brother
2005

The Closer
Eric Wallace · (1 episode)
2005

CSI: NY
Reed Garrett · (6 episodes)
2004

Veronica Mars
Cassidy 'Beaver' Casablancas · (25 episodes)
2004

Jack & Bobby
BJ Bongaro · (2 episodes)
2004

Finding Home
Young Dave
2003

Red Betsy
Charlie
2003

Prey
Ryan
Cotton Fever
The Strangers : Part One
Officer Bishop

Medium
Young Stephen · (1 episode)
2005

Cold Case
Cameron Coulter (1995) · (1 episode)
2003

The Shield
Lloyd Denton · (3 episodes)
2002

Smallville
Bart Allen · (3 episodes)
2001

The District
Brian Johnson · (1 episode)
2000

Third Watch
Rayleigh · (1 episode)
1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Shane Mills · (1 episode)
1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Marc Lesinski · (1 episode)
1999

Judging Amy
Zachary Pettit · (1 episode)
1999

Touched by an Angel
Josh Walker · (1 episode)
1994