He began his career in 1911 working as a theatre actor, starring in many plays and working alongside other stage icons such as Enrico Viarisio, Marga Cella and Alfredo Sainati.

In 1933, Gallina sought a career as a screen actor and later, a voice dubber.

Among his most popular filmography includes the 1943 film The Children Are Watching Us directed by Vittorio De Sica.

He also provided the Italian voice of Honest John in the 1940 animated film Pinocchio as well as the Ringmaster in Dumbo.

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