Gabe Kaplan
Gabe Kaplan is an American actor, comedian, and professional poker player, best known for his role as Gabriel “Gabe” Kotter in the popular 1970s TV sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter.” He was born on March 31, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York. Kaplan’s portrayal of a compassionate teacher in the series resonated with audiences. Beyond acting, he made a name for himself as a stand-up comedian. In recent years, Kaplan has also achieved recognition as a competitive poker player, participating in various high-stakes tournaments. His career spans multiple entertainment domains, from television and comedy to poker, making him a versatile figure in the entertainment industry.
When I first came to do shows in Vegas, I followed the usual entertainer’s syndrome – I played craps and lost.
Author: Gabe KaplanI think people will believe anything about someone they haven’t seen for a while.
Author: Gabe Kaplan
Maybe 10 times a year I’ll do a corporate date, but no casinos or no nightclubs or no comedy clubs.
Author: Gabe KaplanI mean, I would have loved to have kept on being a big television star. If that’s the way things would have broke, I would have loved to have done that. I just didn’t really want to continue and be someone who took whatever was offered.
Author: Gabe Kaplan