Megan Gallagher

American actress in TV series and films

Megan Gallagher - American actress in TV series and films
Born

February 6th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actress with a career in television and film, notable roles include appearances in the series 'The X-Files' and 'The Strain'. Starred in movies such as 'The Last Boy Scout'. Garnered attention for performances that showcased versatility across different genres including drama and science fiction.

Appeared in 'The X-Files' as Yvette

Starred in 'The Strain' as Jessica

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