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Gallagher

American stand-up comedian · United States · On the map · Comedians · Lived 1946 to 2022 · aged 76

Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr., known simply as Gallagher, was an American comedian who became one of the most recognizable comedic performers of the 1980s for his prop-based and observational style.

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His signature routine involved the "Sledge-O-Matic", a large mallet-like tool which he used to smash various items, most notably watermelons. For more than 30 years, he played between 100 and 200 shows a year, destroying tens of thousands of melons.

Country
United States
Category
Comedians
Type
Comedian
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 2022 · aged 76

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