- Born
- Died
- Height5′ 7½″ (1.71 m)
- Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher was born on July 28, 1891 in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Idiot's Delight (1939), Possessed (1931) and Lightning Strikes Twice (1934). He was married to Pauline Mason and Irene Martin. He died on May 22, 1955 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
- SpousesPauline Mason(1929 - May 22, 1955) (his death, 2 children)Irene Martin (divorced, first)
- Was nicknamed "Skeets" ("mosquito") as a child, due to his habit of darting around at speed.
- Teamed with Jack Oakie in vaudeville and made six movies together.
- Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hollywood, California.
- Was educated at Rose Polytechnic Institute and Indiana University, studying civil engineering and law.
- Signed by Paramount in 1927.
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