Michael Galeota
Michael James Galeota (August 28, 1984 – January 10, 2016) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Nick Lighter in the Disney Channel series The Jersey.
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 Galeota in the 1990s | |
| Born | Michael James Galeota August 28, 1984 Smithtown, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 2016 (aged 31) Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–2004 |
Early life
Galeota was born in Smithtown, New York.[1] He had three brothers: David, Tony, and Jimmy. Galeota graduated from Bellarmine-Jefferson High School in 2002.
Death
In January 2016, Galeota was hospitalized after complaining of abdominal pains, but left treatment against doctor's orders.[2] On January 10, he was found dead by a friend at his home in Glendale, California. He was 31 years old.[3][4] No precise cause of death was released, but the Los Angeles County Coroner's office stated that Galeota had several health problems, including hypertension and high cholesterol. He also suffered from diverticulitis. An autopsy was pending as of January 11, 2016.[2]
On September 12, 2016, it was revealed Galeota died as a result of cardiovascular disease and hypertension.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Women & Men 2 | Andy | Television film |
| 1994 | Secret Santa | Clay | Short film |
| 1995 | Bushwhacked | Dana | |
| 1996 | Clubhouse Detectives | Billy Ruckman | |
| 1996 | Rattled | Adam | Television film |
| 1999 | Can't Be Heaven | Archie | |
| 2003 | Missing Brendan | Sean Calden (age 16) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Baby-Sitters Club | David Michael Thomas | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | ER | Joseph O'Connor | Episode: "Days Like This" |
| 1996 | Bailey Kipper's P.O.V. | Bailey Kipper | 13 episodes |
| 1997 | Profiler | Ace | Episode: "Blue Highway" |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal | Billy (ages 12–14) | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1999–2004 | The Jersey | Nick Lighter | 56 episodes |
| 2001 | The Nightmare Room | Todd Rossi | 2 episodes |
References
- "Michael Galeota, 31". Classic Images (489): 49. March 2016.
- "Disney Star Michael Galeota Dead at 31". TMZ.com. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- Stedman, Alex (January 11, 2016). "Disney Channel's 'The Jersey' Star Dies at 31". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- Otterson, Joe (January 11, 2016). "Michael Galeota, Star of Disney's 'The Jersey', Dead at 31". TheWrap. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- Ungerman, Alex (September 12, 2016). "Former Disney Star Michael Galeota's Cause of Death Revealed". MSN.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2016.