P.J. Gallagher | |
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 Gallagher performing in 2014 at a local pub | |
| Born | Paul Joseph Gallagher (1975-04-18)18 April 1975 (age 50) |
| Education | St Paul's College,Raheny,Dublin |
| Spouse | |
| Partner | Kelly Doolin |
| Children | 2 |
P. J. Gallagher (born 18 April 1975) is anIrishstand-upcomedian, actor and co-creator of the television showNaked Camera.[1] His various characters in the programme include a mentally unstable taxi driver, ladies' manJake Stevens and a "Dirty Auld One", an old woman who makes sexual comments. A massive Leeds utd fan. He is part of the breakfast show team onRadio Nova with the award winning presenter Jim McCabe.
Gallagher was born on 18 April 1975 (1975-04-18) inCork,Ireland. He is an alumnus ofSt Paul's College, Raheny. In June 2013 (2013-06), Gallagher married Elaine Stewart who was his long-term girlfriend.[2][3] He is also friends with fellow comedianJason Byrne, and he has worked on BBC'sThe I Hate Show.[4] Gallagher is also a motorbike racer. He has revealed he hasreactive arthritis.[5]
He participated in season 4 ofCelebrity Bainisteoir managing St Patrick's GAA Club Donabate, Dublin.[6]
He was inMeet Your Neighbours, when RTÉ put him onRTÉ One.[7]
He presentedPJ and Jim in the Morning with Jim McCabe onClassic Hits until April, 2021. On April 1, 2021, PJ and co-host Jim McCabe moved from Ireland's Classic Hits to Radio Nova to present the new 'Morning Glory' breakfast programme; the show is broadcast every weekday from 6am-10am.
Starting from 21 October 2015, P.J. also presents Dubland with Suzanne Kane.[8] The podcast reached number 1 on the iTunes Irish comedy chart.[citation needed]
He is a fan of Bohemian Football Club.[9]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Hamlet | Gravedigger | |
| 2006 | Mebollox | Patsy | Short |
| 2016 | The Young Offenders | Ray |
| Title | Year | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podge and Rodge: A Scare at Bedtime | 2005 | Taxi Driver | RTÉ Two | 1 episode | |
| Naked Camera | 2005–2007 | Various | Lead Also Writer | [10] | |
| The Podge and Rodge Show | 2006 | Himself | 1 episode | ||
| Podge and Rodge's Stickit Inn | 2009 | RTÉ Two | |||
| Meet Your Neighbours | 2011 | Various | RTÉ One | Also Writer | |
| Celebrity Bainisteoir | Himself | Season 4 | [11] | ||
| Trojan Donkey | 2013 | Jumperman | |||
| Next Week's News | 2014 | Team Captain | |||
| The Young Offenders | 2018–present | Principal Barry Walsh | RTÉ2 BBC Three | 11 episodes | [12] |
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