Person · Male
Gallagher
comedian
- From
- Cumberland County, United States
- Active
- 1946–2022
- Releases
- 1
- comedy
About
Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. (July 24, 1946 – November 11, 2022), known simply as Gallagher, was an American comedian known for his prop-based and observational style. His signature routine involved the "Sledge-O-Matic", a large mallet-like tool which he used to smash various items, most notably watermelons. For more than 30 years, he played between 100 and 200 shows a year, destroying tens of thousands of melons.
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Also known as
Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr.
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- f906681d-1c90-4697-9199-c65623a3fc85
- ISNI
- 0000000467405846
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