- Gene Gabriel
Gene Gabriel (born Eugene Jimenez, 8/27/70) is a
Cuban-American actor most notable for originating the role of "Rodriguez" in Richard Greenberg's award-winning play "Take Me Out" on Broadway. He is also co-founder of South Florida improv troupeJust The Funny . Most recently he has been recurring on CBS's "Numb3rs ".Early life
Gabriel was born in St. Vincent's hospital in
Manhattan . His family moved around quite a bit in the late 70's finally settling inNorth Bergen New Jersey where he attended high school with actress Rena Sofer. His mother is renowned Cuban Soprano Georgina Granados. She appeared in the"Merry Widow" on Broadway.Acting career
Gabriel has appeared on the Broadway stage originating the role of "Rodriguez" in "
Take Me Out " and opposite Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane in "The Odd Couple ". He starred in the cult sci-fi thriller "The Ethereal Plane " and has appeared on TV shows such as "The Sopranos " and "". He has had a recurring role on the CBS show "Numb3rs ".Currently he is involved in the development stages of 2 films, "Triptych" and "
Masons of Maryville ".Personal life
He met his current wife Stacey on a blind date several years ago in NYC. The two married in October of 2005.
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