Gabe Kaplan Biography: Net Worth, Wife, Children, Age, Parents, Movies, Wikipedia, Family | TheCityCeleb (2024)

Biography

Gabriel Weston Kaplan(born 31 March 1945), widely known asGabe Kaplan, is a renowned American actor, comedian, and professional poker player.

He gained fame for his role as the titular teacher in the 1970s sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter.” Later,Gabe Kaplantransitioned to a career in professional poker, where he also served as a commentator for the series “High Stakes Poker” on PokerGO, demonstrating his expertise and insight into the game.

Gabe Kaplan
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Gabriel Weston Kaplan
Stage Name:	Gabe Kaplan
Born:	31 March 1945 (age 79 years old)
Place of Birth:	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	New Utrecht High School
Height:	1.82 m
Parents:	Charles Kaplan, Dorothy Kaplan
Siblings:	Mikhal Kaplan, Sam Kaplan, Leo Kaplan, Martin Kaplan, Madeline Kaplan
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	Rachel Kaplan
Occupation:	Actor • Comedian
Net Worth:	$50 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Gabe Kaplanis an American comedian, actor, and professional poker player, born on March 31, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, toCharles KaplanandDorothy Kaplan.

Gabe Kaplanis the youngest of six siblings, with four brothers—Mikhal Kaplan,Sam Kaplan,Leo Kaplan, andMartin Kaplan—and one sister,Madeline Kaplan. He attendedNew Utrecht High Schoolbefore embarking on his career in entertainment.

Career

Gabe Kaplan, born on March 31, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, has enjoyed a diverse and successful career spanning stand-up comedy, acting, and professional poker. Initially aspiring to be a professional baseball player,Kaplanturned to comedy after failing to make a minor league team. He honed his comedic skills in New York City, performing at venues like Cafe Tel Aviv.

Kaplangained recognition in the early 1970s with multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show StarringJohnny Carson.”His big break came with creating the sitcom“Welcome Back, Kotter,”wherehe played the lead role ofGabe Kotter, a wisecracking high school teacher.The show, which ran from 1975 to 1979, was a major success and marked the television debut ofJohn Travolta.

WhileGabe Kaplancontinued to act, he also developed a passion for poker. He participated in the World Series of Poker in 1978 and won the main event atAmarillo Slim‘s “Super Bowl of Poker” in 1980, solidifying his status as a top poker player.Kaplanwent on to win several major poker events and became a respected figure in the poker community, hosting poker shows such as “High Stakes Poker” and the “National Heads-Up Poker Championship.”

In addition to his acting and poker careers,Gabe Kaplanhas been a radio host and authored a book, “Kotter’s Back – E-mails from a Faded Celebrity to a Bewildered World,” detailing his pranks and humorous anecdotes.

Kaplan‘s multi-faceted career includes his role as the title character in “Welcome Back, Kotter,” which he co-created based on his experiences as a teacher.

Awards & Nominations

2 TV Land Awards

• 2006: Teacher of the Year (Welcome Back, Kotter)
• 2003: Classic TV Teacher of the Year (Welcome Back, Kotter)

Social Media

• Twitter: Gabe Kaplan (@GabeKaplan)

Personal Life

Gabe Kaplan, the American actor, comedian, and professional poker player, has kept his personal life private, including details about his dating history. However, it is known that he has a daughter namedRachel Kaplan, born in 1990. There has been no public information aboutRachel‘s mother or the circ*mstances of her birth, butKaplanclearly takes pride in his role as a father.

Gabe Kaplanhas not publicly discussed relationships or marriages, leading to much speculation and rumour. One notable rumour emerged from Kaplan’s expressed interest in gay marriage on his official Twitter account, prompting speculation about his own sexuality. Despite the rumours,Kaplanhas neither confirmed nor denied any claims regarding his personal life.

Filmography

TV Shows

• Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979)as Gabe Kotter
• Lewis & Clark (1981–1982) as Stewart Lewis
• The Love Boat (1976)asStan Nichols
• Police Story (1977) as Paul Cazenovia
• Fast Break (1979) as David Greene
• Nobody’s Perfekt (1981) as Dibley
• Tulips (1981) as Leland Irving
• Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Freddy York
• The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (1984)asAnthony DePalma
• The Grand (2007) as Seth Schwartzman
• BoJack Horseman (2018) (voice) as Abe Ziegler

Movies

• Groucho (1983) as Groucho Marx
• Jack the Dog (2001) as Richie

Net Worth

Gabe Kaplanis an American comedian, actor, poker commentator, and professional poker player with a net worth of $50 million. He has earned this wealth through his successful career in entertainment and poker. His talents and hard work have allowed him to achieve financial success and establish himself as a highly respected figure in the industry.