Kyle Gallner
An American character actor who became a familiar face of 2000s genre television, specializing in haunted and vulnerable roles.
Born 1986 (age 40)·American actor·Birthday: October 22·Millennials
Biography
Kyle Gallner carved out a specific niche in the early 2000s, becoming the go-to actor for portraying young men simmering with angst, mystery, or otherworldly trouble. He logged memorable guest arcs on defining shows of the era: the doomed speedster Bart Allen on 'Smallville', the troubled rich kid Beaver on 'Veronica Mars', and the tech-savvy Reed on 'CSI: NY'. This foundation in TV led him to a prolific run in horror films, where his expressive intensity found a perfect home in projects like 'The Haunting in Connecticut' and 'Red State'. Gallner's career is a testament to building a sustained presence not through blockbuster leads, but through consistently compelling work that left a mark on cult favorite series and films.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kyle was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kyle Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Kyle's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the superhero Bart Allen / Impulse in multiple episodes of the long-running series 'Smallville'.
- Portrayed the complex character Cassidy 'Beaver' Casablancas in the second season of 'Veronica Mars'.
- Had a recurring role as lab technician Reed Garrett on 'CSI: NY' for several seasons.
Did You Know?
He is an avid musician and plays the guitar.
He starred in the music video for My Chemical Romance's song 'The Ghost of You'.
He and his wife have two sons, and the family lives on a farm.
“I'm drawn to characters who are a little broken, a little on the outside.”
