5 best Patrick Gallagher movies and TV shows that deserve a spot on your watchlist

Patrick Gallagher is one of the most renowned actors in the Hollywood industry, with outstanding and hit projects like Night at the Museum and Big Sky. His first big role came in Master and Commander, where he played the role of Awkward Davies, Abel Seaman.

Over the years, Patrick has built his name with his versatile acting, giving any character, and a strong screen presence that simply can't be ignored, making him one of the most loved actors in the world.

If you are also a fan of Patrick Gallagher or are simply looking for Patrick Gallagher movies and TV shows, we have listed five of his must-see projects that definitely deserve a watch.

Disclaimer: The following list is based on the writer's personal opinions. Reader discretion is advised.

5 best Patrick Gallagher movies and TV shows that need to be on your watchlist

Big Sky (2020-2023)

Created by David E. Kelley, the series featured Katheryn Winnick, Kylie Bunbury, and Dedee Pfeiffer in the lead roles. The ABC series revolves around private detectives who find bad people, like serial killers and kidnappers, by solving cases.

While Patrick hasn't played a lead role in the series, his supporting role of Sheriff Walter Tubb, representing Lewis and Clark County, was important in the overall storyline. He appeared in a total of twenty-one episodes. His character is one of the most interesting ones in the whole series, with numerous shooting scenes. However, his death in the series left fans heartbroken.

If you love mystery and crime dramas with a sheriff actively working on the case, you should give this a try.

Endgame (2011)

Created by Avrum Jacobson, the Endgame series featured Shawn Doyle, Patrick Gallagher, and Katharine Isabelle in the lead roles. In the series, he played the role of Hugo Lum, a security guard.

Endgame follows chess genius Arkady Balagan, who stays in a Vancouver hotel and solves mysteries with the help of staff and chess fans after his fiancée’s death. At the same time, Patrick's character is unsure about helping Arkady. On one side, he wants to help him with his case, but on the other side, he is unsure of Arkady's stay.

Fans love the bond between the two throughout the scenes, another reason why the series landed a rating of 7.5 on IMDb. Fans can stream the series on Apple TV.

Glee (2009-2015)

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Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, the series featured Chris Colfer, Jane Lynch, and Kevin McHale in the main leads. The narrative revolves around a school club where students come together to achieve their dreams, leading to strong bonds and facing challenges together.

In the series, Patrick Gallagher plays Ken Tanaka, appearing in a total of ten episodes. He used to be Emma Pillsbury's fiancé and coached the McKinley Titans. Patrick's character adds fun to the whole series with his energetic scenes showing him going after what he wanted, even if it comes to dating.

While there are scenes showing how childish he can be, viewers also notice his caring and funny behavior, which just adds to the whole drama.

Night at The Museum (2014)

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Directed by Shawn Levy, Night at the Museum is about a security guard who finds magic and discovery while on his night watch. In the series, Patrick Gallagher plays the role of Attila, or Attila the Hun, who was the head of the Hun group.

His character had both a soft and fierce side to it, and while he might look terrifying at first, following and scaring Larry, he also loved seeing Larry's magic tricks in the movie and even cried in a scene showing his softer side. The movie has four parts, so if you are up for a fun and exciting long movie series, this one is worth watching.

Can I Get A Witness (2024)

Ann Marie Fleming and Sandra Oh at a Q&A for "Can I Get a Witness?" (Image via Getty)

Directed by Ann Marie Fleming, Can I Get a Witness is one of Patrick's most recent films, revolving around Kiah, played by Keira Jang, in a world where people must die at the age of fifty to save the world, which is then documented by the young people.

Patrick Gallagher plays the supporting role in the movie Sam. At times, Sam is seen coping with his fate by telling long jokes to distract himself, showing a deeper way of handling fear and the end of life, and his vulnerable side. While his role was short, it showed the human way of dealing with fear and loss, which viewers appreciated.