Johnny Galecki is a talented and charming American actor who gained popularity due to filming in the comedy television series The Big Bang Theory. On the account of the actor there are already more than four dozen films, he plays both secondary and major roles. Johnny discovered his love of acting as a child, and began acting in films as a teenager. Today, Galecki continues to delight fans with new interesting works, is actively filming both in television projects and in films.
Actor's childhood
Johnny Galecki was born in the Belgian town of Bre on April 30, 1975. He is an American, like his parents, but lived in Belgium until he was three years old. The family moved to this country because of the service of Richard Galecki, which he held in the US Air Force. Mary Lou, Johnny's mother, was a mortgage consultant. In the veins of Galecki flows Irish, Polish and Italian blood. He is the eldest in the family, the actor has a sister Allison and brother Nick.
Theater experience
Galecki's acting talent was revealed in early childhood. At the age of seven, the boy already performed on the stage of the prestigious Chicago Goodman Theater. At 11, he performed so well in his role in the play “Wedding Participant” that the young talent was nominated for an honorary award. At the age of 12, Johnny decided for himself that he would devote his life to cinema.
Acting career
The film debut took place as a teenager in the film "One Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon." In 1989, the young man got a role in the film "Christmas Holidays". He so wanted to star in the picture that he recorded the sample on tape. The producers were impressed by the persistence, perseverance and talent of the young talent. Johnny managed to discover the versatility of acting only in 1993, when he reincarnated as one of the characters in the series “Sudden Rage”. It was then that the directors began to pay attention to the young actor, he was actively invited to interesting films.
Family comedy "Mr. Bean" has become a favorite film around the world, so it is to some extent glorified and Johnny Galecki. He also helped to get acquainted with Jennifer Love Hewitt, a very popular actress, thanks to which the young man got a role in the horror film “I Know What You Did Last Summer”.
But nevertheless, the series “The Big Bang Theory” had the greatest influence on Galecki’s creative career. He made Johnny popular not only in America, but also in all countries in which this film was broadcast. By the way, she comes out so far. Johnny Galecki is constantly busy on the set in the series, but still makes time for other projects. The popularity and love of the audience was brought to the actor by such films as “Handsome”, “Hancock”, “Time”.
Filmography Johnny Galecki
Photos of the actor today can be seen in many fashion magazines. Johnny is very popular not only in America but also in Europe. For the first time on television, the actor got in the distant 1987, starring in the movie "Murder is predetermined." In the same period, he participated in the television movie Time Out for Dad. In 1988, Galecki began acting in the TV series Rosanna, which aired in 1997, and also played a role in the drama One Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon. In 1989, there were shootings in the family comedy "Christmas Holidays", fantasy "Horse" and the series "Hardball".
The new decade has pleased Galecki with new roles. In 1990, he starred in four films at once: the television films Blind Faith and In Defense of a Married Man and the TV series Graceful Flower and American Dreamer. In 1991, the shooting of the series Civil War began, and in 1993 the television movie Sudden Rage. In 1994, a drama with the participation of Johnny “Without consent” was released, and in 1996 - the thriller “Murder at My Door”. 1997 was a busy year for Galecki, three films were shot at once: the family comedy Mr. Bean, the thriller I Know What You Did Last Summer, and the crime drama Kings of Suicide.
In 1998, Johnny played the role of a gay teenager in the comedy Opposites of Sex. In 1999, the actor devoted himself to filming in the series “The Norma Show”, and he also participated in the voice acting of “Family Guy” and “Batman of the Future”. In the new century, Galecki was a little distracted from television and redirected his forces to the cinema. On the big screen, the actor appeared in the comedy “100 Problems and a Girl” and in the melodrama “Alien Ticket”. In 2001, Johnny played a role in the crime drama "The Only Way Out", the fantasy "Vanilla Sky" and the television comedy "Bagtime".
In 2002, Galecki replenished the creative piggy bank with the television films “Two Families” and “Becoming Glen”. In 2003, the shooting of the TV series “Queen of the Screen” began and the thriller Bookmakers was released. In 2004, Johnny was pleased with the short film "White Like Me", the drama "Crystal", the series "Handsome" and "LAX". In 2005, the series “My Name is Earl”, “American Dad” and the television movie “Peep Show” began to appear. In 2006, Galecki got a role in the TV series "My Team", which aired until 2010.
The following year, Johnny received one of his best roles - Ph.D. Leonardo Hofstadter in the television film The Big Bang Theory. This series is still being released; the actor spends most of his working time on it. Despite this, Galecki accepts some offers for filming in films. In 2008, he appeared on the big screen in the action movie "Hancock", in 2011 - in the thriller "Time", and in 2013 - in the drama "Club" CBGB ". In the near future, plans to star in the thriller "Invitation" this wonderful actor - Johnny Galecki.
Personal life
On the set in the television series "The Big Bang Theory," the actor met a colleague Kaylee Kuoko. The girl Johnny met for two years, but in 2010 the couple decided to break up. Kuoko and Galecki maintain a cordial friendship. Interestingly, in the life of Johnny Galecki and his girlfriend repeated the same script as in the series. In the film, their heroes also first met, and then, after a long relationship, decided to leave. Now Johnny's heart is occupied by actress Kelly Garner.
Interesting facts from the biography
- In 2012, Johnny Galecki earned about $ 8 million.
- The growth of the actor is 1.65 m.
- Galecki starred in the music video for Dave Matthews Band for the song Satellite.
- Johnny plays the cello excellently, the audience could see it in one of the television pictures.
- In 2006, Galecki first exposed on stage, playing a male prostitute in a play. For this role, the actor was nominated and received a theater prize of world significance.