Career
His various characters in the programme include a mentally unstable taxi driver, ladies man Jake Stevens and a "Dirty Auld One", an old woman who makes sexual comments. Gallagher"s performances on television has made him one of Irelands most recognised comedians. Ryan Tubridy has been quoted as describing him as "an inspiration to aspiring Irish actors and comedians" citing "if P. J. can do it, it gives us all hope".
His taxi driver character infuriated many well-known, highly respected media personalities in the third series, including rugby pundit George Hook and football presenter Bill O"Herlihy.
Gallagher travelled to the United States. in 2008 where his alter ego Jake Stevens interviewed people such as Erik Estrada and Lou Ferrigno for the television series Makin" Jake. After doing many more smaller television shows P. J. has returned with a big bang in 2011, with a comedy sketch show which drew the attention of United States talk show host, Conan O"Brien.
lieutenant"s classic comedy but with a twist." Gallagher"s fame has grown from strength to strength along with his abilities which are simply awe inspiring. He is an alumnus of Street Paul"s College, Raheny.
Gallagher has also worked on British Broadcasting Corporation"s The I Hate Show.
Gallagher is also a motorbike racer. He has admitted to having Reiter"s syndrome. He participated in season 4 of Celebrity Bainisteoir managing Street Patrick"s Gaelic Athletic Association Club Donabate, Dublin.
He was in Meet Your Neighbours, when RTÉ put him on RTÉ One.
He now presents P. J. and Damian in the Morning with Damian Farrelly on Classic Hits 4FM.
