Johnny Galecki Movies
Born on a Belgian army base, curly brown-haired Johnny Galecki grew up in Chicago and started acting professionally at the age of 12. He made his feature film debut in 1988 as River Phoenix's little brother in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon. He then assumed the role of Rusty Griswold in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and gained his first regular role on a TV series as Robert Ulrich's son in American Dreamer. In 1991, he starred in the made-for-TV movie Backfield in Motion, co-starring the production team of Roseanne and Tom Arnold. The next year, Galecki joined the cast of Roseanne as Darlene's sensitive and put-upon boyfriend David Healy. He stayed on the show until its final season in 1997, although he wasn't on very much during its last few years. His other television credits include several guest appearances, leading roles in made-for-TV movies, and a part on the short-lived Head of the Class spin-off Billy. After Roseanne ended, he got back into features with small parts in I Know What You Did Last Summer, Bean, and Suicide Kings. He continued playing slightly effeminate sensitive males in The Opposite of Sex and Morgan's Ferry. After bit parts in Bounce, Playing Mona Lisa, and Vanilla Sky, Galecki played a leading role in the comedy thriller Bookies, which premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie GuideA hard-drinking lush finds himself thrust into superhero mode in director Peter Berg's unconventional look at the private life of a crime-fighter. Will Smith stars as the embittered do-gooder whose lifestyle is more akin to a rock star than a role model, and who has grown as disillusioned with his once-admiring public as they have of him. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Will Smith, Charlize Theron, (more)
The sophomore outing for Mark Illsley, the writer and director of 1999's Happy Texas, Bookies is a return to the crime comedy genre of the filmmaker's first project. Starring Nick Stahl, Lukas Haas, and Johnny Galecki as college buddies Toby, Casey, and Jude, the film begins with the trio upset over a substantial gambling loss. After paying up, they decide that they are on the wrong side of the transaction and concoct a plan to become bookies themselves. Working in the shadows so as not to let on that they are anything but professionals, the young entrepreneurs devise a system that involves leaving money in unpopular books at the library where Jude works. Before they know it, the guys are rolling in the dough. Casey buys a bunch of computer equipment, Jude gets himself a drug habit, and Toby uses his newfound wealth to impress Hunter, a fellow student played by Rachael Leigh Cook. But just as fast as things started to go well, they take an unexpected turn. The boys are making so much money that they're cutting into the business of the local mafia. As one might expect, the thugs don't take too kindly to competition. Also starring John Diehl and David Proval, Bookies premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nick Stahl, Lukas Haas, (more)
A woman whom life has passed by finds love in a very unexpected way in this drama. Sam (Billy Zane), Darcy (Johnny Galecki), and Monroe (Henry Rollins) are three convicts who have escaped from a prison camp in the deep South, and are on the run from the police. Desperate to find money and a way out of the state, they happen upon the cabin of Vonee (Kelly McGillis), a hard-bitten spinster who lives alone in the woods. The three convicts invade Vonee's home and take her hostage, but they soon discover she isn't at all intimidated by them, and wouldn't be willing to give them money even if she had any. While Monroe is an ill-mannered musclehead and Darcy has a weak will and a short fuse, Sam is far more charming and generous than his circumstances in life would suggest, and Vonee soon finds herself falling in love with him; before long, Darcy and Monroe decide it's time to move on, but Vonee doesn't want Sam to leave, and she hides him from the police on her property. Morgan's Ferry also stars Roscoe Lee Browne and Muse Watson. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Billy Zane, Kelly McGillis, (more)
In this made-for-television drama a mother tires to learn the truth about her college-age son following the murder of a neighborhood girl. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Judith Light, Johnny Galecki, (more)
"Past Imperfect," is part one of a two-part episode. Dan's father, Ed (Ned Beatty), isn't keeping up with his alimony payments. Meanwhile, Jackie doesn't appreciate Fred's (Michael O'Keefe) attitude about her sexual history. Incidentally, the waiter is played by Bob Nickman, a regular writer for Roseanne who would go on to write for Freaks and Geeks and The Drew Carey Show. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
David (Johnny Galecki) confesses to Dan that he has been living with Darlene in Chicago. Dan gets angry and kicks him out of the house, so he goes to live with Jackie, who doesn't want to take money from Fred (Michael O'Keefe). Becky asks Dan to hire Mark (Glenn Quinn). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Darlene comes home from college to deal with her parents finding out about her and David (Johnny Galecki) secretly living together. Roseanne thinks David should move back in with them, but Dan disagrees. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
One of the more memorable episodes, the episode "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is the one where Roseanne goes out to a gay bar and gets kissed by Mariel Hemingway. Meanwhile, Becky meets up with old boyfriend Dean (David Allan Donah). Also features guest appearances by standup comedian Laura Kightlinger and PBS host Joanne Liebler. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Dan and Roseanne try to get Mark (Glenn Quinn) and Becky back together. They also find out that David (Johnny Galecki) and Darlene have been secretly living together, leading to a confrontation in Chicago. Ahmet Zappa guest stars. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
In the episode "Isn't It Romantic?," guest stars from the soap opera One Life to Live appear as their characters: John Loprieno as Cord Roberts, Clint Ritchie as Clint Buchanan, and Robert Woods as Bo Buchanan. Fred (Michael O'Keefe) takes Jackie on a weekend getaway to Lake Geneva, WI, and proposes to her, while Dan and Roseanne try to put some spark back into their romance. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Creative casting sets this made-for-television movie slightly ahead of the pack, despite the somewhat familiar story found often in 1980s tough love movies. Jennie Garth stars as Laura Mills, an apathetic teen who's more of an aggravation to her parents than genuine threat. After some stern warnings prove fruitless and culminate with a drunk-driving accident, Laura's tired parents (Jill Eikenberry, Tom Irwin) send her off to a teen psychiatric center for some counseling. Soon after her arrival, Laura finds herself amongst drugged and restrained kids, admitted only for the value of their health insurance coverage. Paul Sorvino is effective as the cold hospital director and Helen Shaver is endearing in her small but memorable role as teen advocate. ~ Bernadette McCallion, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jennie Garth, Jill Eikenberry, (more)
Country legend Loretta Lynn buys a loose meat sandwich at the Lanford Lunch Box during the Lanford Days Celebration. Dan tries to sell hot tubs, D.J. stars in a school play, and the vegetarian Darlene pays for her destructive animal rights protest by serving meat at the Lanford Lunch Box. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Darlene wants David (Johnny Galecki) to move into the Conners' home. Roseanne disagrees at first, but then she meets David's mom, Barbara Healy (Sally Kirkland), and convinces Dan to let him stay. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
It's Roseanne and Dan's 20th wedding anniversary. Roseanne gives him a sexy photo of herself, while Dan gets an extra job at a menswear store to pay for his gift to her. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Joan Collins guest stars as Ronnie, Roseanne's wealthy long-lost cousin. Though she hasn't seen Roseanne for over 20 years, Ronnie tries to renew their friendship and encourages Darlene to get out of Lanford, which only sparks the old feud between them. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Roseanne and Dan get stuck in another financial mess when their business partner Roger (Tim Curry) takes off and they are left with a fixed-up house that they can't sell. Fortunately, Jackie steps up to buy the house. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Dan accidentally knocks out one of Roseanne's teeth. Unfortunately, it's on the day she has to meet with the health inspector, who ends up being her old boss from Rodbell's diner, Leon (Martin Mull). Meanwhile, Darlene and David (Johnny Galecki) eagerly await their response letters from the art school in Chicago, only to find out that Darlene gets accepted and David doesn't. Bob Odenkirk guest stars. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Red Buttons guest stars as Jake, Bev's (Estelle Parsons) new friend from the retirement home. Roseanne and Jackie interfere and try to get a romance started between them. Meanwhile, Darlene gives David (Johnny Galecki) hell after Molly (Danielle Harris) kisses him. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
It's prom night for Darlene and David (Johnny Galecki). She surprises him by renting a motel room. Meanwhile, Dan tells Roseanne about his new business idea with Roger (Tim Curry). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
In the first episode of season six, Roseanne starts to feel the pain of the empty nest with both Darlene and Becky gone. Roseanne helps Darlene move to Chicago for art school. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Darlene has to decide between going to art school in Chicago and staying with David (Johnny Galecki) in Lanford. Meanwhile, D.J. makes a new friend in the neighbor George (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
This being a Halloween episode, everyone must pull pranks on each other. Nancy (Sandra Bernhard) thinks Dan doesn't like her, which sets up a prank brought on by Roseanne and Dan. Meanwhile, Darlene and David (Johnny Galecki) team up to pull one over on Roseanne. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide


















