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Gabe Kaplan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 31, 1945 |
|---|---|
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Gabe Kaplan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Gabe Kotter on the TV sitcom 'Welcome Back, Kotter' (1975–1979); stand-up comedy; professional poker playing. |
Intro
Gabe Kaplan is an American actor, comedian, and professional poker player, best known for his role as Gabe Kotter in the 1970s sitcom 'Welcome Back, Kotter.' He has had a successful career both in entertainment and in high-stakes poker tournaments.
Early Life & Background
Gabe Kaplan was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish parents. He attended school in Brooklyn and initially pursued a career in baseball before turning to stand-up comedy.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Gabe Kotter on 'Welcome Back, Kotter,' the hit ABC sitcom (1975–1979)
- Stand-up comedian with performances on TV and in clubs across the U.S.
- Appeared in movies such as 'Fast Break' (1979) and 'Tulips' (1981)
- Commentator for high-stakes poker television broadcasts, including 'High Stakes Poker'
- Competed in several World Series of Poker (WSOP) events
Trivia
- His stand-up act inspired the creation of 'Welcome Back, Kotter.'
- Kaplan is regarded as one of the early crossover celebrities in professional poker.
- He returned as a poker host/commentator after acting, enjoying a second career in the game.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Gabe Kaplan?
Gabe Kaplan is 81 years old.
When was Gabe Kaplan born?
Gabe Kaplan was born the 31 March 1945.
Where is Gabe Kaplan from?
Brooklyn, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 31st, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: Hans Fischer, a German organic chemist and Nobel laureate, died on March 31, 1945, in Munich, Germany. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1930 for his research into the constitution of hemin and chlorophyll.
- Day of the week: March 31st, 1945 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Lost Weekend directed by Billy Wilder
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