Kyle Gallner (born October 22, 1986) is an American actor. He is possibly best known for his portrayal of Cassidy "Beaver" Casablancas in neo-noir teen drama Veronica Mars, and for guest-starring in teen sci-fi drama Smallville as superhero Bart Allen, an adaptation of the The Flash and Impulse comic book character. His most famous role is portraying Reed Garrett, Mac Taylor's stepson, on CSI: NY beginning in 2006.
Gallner started his career by following his sister along to one of her auditions. He proceeded to guest star on popular shows such as Judging Amy and Close to Home. Gallner joined the cast of Veronica Mars as Cassidy "Beaver" Casablancas toward the end of the show's first season, in May 2005 before becoming a season regular during the show's second season.
After playing Bart Allen in the Smallville episode "Run", Gallner reprised his role on the January 18, 2007 episode "Justice". He also guest starred on Cold Case as a teenage gunman, and recently appeared in the independent film Sublime. He now lives in Los Angeles, California with his girlfriend Jade and with fellow actor Jake Abel.
He guest starred in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on October 9, 2007 titled "Impulsive" as a high school student who accuses his teacher (played by Melissa Joan Hart) of statutory rape.
