Gallagher
Who Gallagher is
Prop comedian born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr., best known for the Sledge-O-Matic routine in which he smashed watermelons and other objects onstage. He became a major cable-comedy figure in the 1980s through numerous specials and spent decades touring before his health declined. He died in Palm Springs in 2022 at age 76.
At a glance
- Born
- 1946
- Died
- 2022
- Came up through
- The Comedy Store
- Stand-up specials
- An Uncensored Evening
Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- An Uncensored Evening
Where they got their start
- The Comedy Store honed his act there
Came up the same way
Other comedians in SUCDb who came through The Comedy Store:
Questions about Gallagher
What stand-up specials has Gallagher released?
An Uncensored Evening.
Where did they get their start?
The Comedy Store (honed his act there).
The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with their place on the Legends ballots.
Sources
- Los Angeles Times obituary — Gallagher ↗ 1946–2022 life dates, Sledge-O-Matic, cable specials and career
- CBS News — Gallagher obituary ↗ death, An Uncensored Evening, Showtime specials and touring
Updated 5 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026