Aidan Gallagher: 11 facts about the 'Umbrella Academy' star you probably didn't know
From his age, height, net worth and previous acting roles, here's everything you need to know about Aidan Gallagher.
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1. Aidan Gallagher is the star of 'The Umbrella Academy'
Meet Aidan Gallagher who plays Number 5 on Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy'. You may know the young star from Nickelodeon's 'Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn', but Aidan Gallagher is also a talented musician and environmental advocate. Here are some facts you probably never knew about the rising star.
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2. How old is Aidan Gallagher?
Aidan Gallagher is 17 years old. Aidan was born on September 18, 2003, making him a Virgo.
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3. How tall is Aidan Gallagher?
According to multiple online sources, Aidan Gallagher is 5 foot 6 inches tall.
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4. Aidan became a United Nations Environment Goodwill ambassador in 2018
In 2018, at age 14, Aidan was named as a Goodwill Ambassador for North America, becoming the youngest Goodwill Ambassador. Aidan regularly posts about environmental issues on social media such as the need for clean air and water.
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5. Who did Aidan Gallagher play in ‘Modern Family’?
One of Aidan’s first television roles was as a kid on ‘Modern Family’. He played one of Lily’s schoolmates who is bullied on the playground in season 4 episode 18 of ‘Modern Family’. [ABC}
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6. Who did Aidan Gallagher play in ‘Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn’ on Nickelodeon?
Aidan Gallagher played Nicky Harper on Nickelodeon’s ‘Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn”, a show about quadruplets with distinct personalities. The show was nominated for 2 Kids Choice Awards and lasted for four seasons before airing its final episode in 2018. [Nickelodeon]
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7. Who plays Number Five in Netflix’s ‘The Umbrella Academy’?
Aidan Gallagher plays Number Five in Netflix’s ‘Umbrella Academy’. Number 5 is highly intelligent with the ability to travel forward in time. In combat, Number Five can perform micro jumps that make it appear as though he is disappearing and reappearing in another location. Number 5 accidentally time travels to the day of the apocalypse and makes his way back years later to warn his siblings. [Netflix]
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8. Aidan Gallagher is also interested in music and environmental issues.
Aidan Gallagher plays guitar, piano, and can sing. He has released his own original music too. Following his new found Umbrella Academy fame, Aidan released a number of songs, including I Love You and 4th of July. He also covered My Chemical Romance’s Cancer on his YouTube channel. [via Instagram]
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9. Is Aidan Gallagher vegan?
Aidan Gallagher is vegan. He has said in the past that he does not eat fish because of its unsustainability. Vegans do not eat meat, poultry, dairy, or any other animal by products.
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10. What is Aidan Gallagher's Instagram? Is he on Twitter?
Aidan’s twitter handle is @AidanRGallagher. You can also find him on Instagram at @aidanrgallagher. [via Instagram]
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11. What is Aidan Gallagher's net worth
According to Looper, Aidan is worth a reported $800,000 as of February 2020. [PA Images]
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12. Fans think Aidan Gallagher's long hair makes him look like Timothée Chalamet
We may know him as the shorter-haired Number Five, but Aidan took to social media to show off his longer hair and fans have been comparing his vibe to Timothée Chalamet. Do you see a resemblance? [via Instagram]
