"John's ability to tell the story of the song has
now placed him among that select group of singers
who can transport you by reaching deep within
themselves." - Charles Grodin
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Born in Niagara Falls and raised in Los Angeles,
multi-talented actor-singer John Gabriel enjoys a
career that spans a variety of media and genre.
John is truly as gifted a singer as he is an
actor. He is blessed with movie star good looks as
well as a charming sense of humor. He got his
first taste of show business as a student at
U.C.L.A.. But Gabriel's stint in the Air Force
provided the solid foundation needed to "learn the
ropes." Based in Alamagordo, New Mexico and
charged with the responsibility of providing
entertainment for the troops, by the end of his
military service, he knew where he was headed next
- Hollywood!
Hearing that Fox Studios was looking for leading
man types, John sent in a photo. He was signed by
Fox, making his feature film debut in "The Young
Lions" starring Marlon Brando followed by a
featured role in "The Hunters" with Robert Mitchum
and Robert Wagner. John was the original professor
in "Gilligan's Island." He played Pedro the
Mexican bandito in Howard Hawk's "El Dorado"
starring John Wayne for which he also wrote the
title song with Nelson Riddle. Then, bi-coastal
John played the lead on Broadway in "The Happy
Time" and "Applause." While in New York cabarets
he landed his first soap opera, "Love of Life"
(Linc Morrison).
Gabriel was chosen for the reoccurring role of
Andy Rivers, Mary Richards' sportscaster boyfriend
on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," but the part for
which he is best known is that of Dr. Seneca
Beaulac, on the enduring and memorable ABC soap,
"Ryan's Hope." John spent 10 years in that role,
garnering an Emmy nomination and 20 million
faithful fans. He went on to another ABC soap,
"Loving," playing ace lawyer Zack Conway. While at
ABC daytime, he continued the pursuit of his
music. He gathered other musically inclined soap
actors and recorded "John Gabriel and Friends"
(Cadence).
John hosted his highly successful radio show on
the RKO network, was the host of American Movie
Classics, host and creator of King World's "Soap
Spot" and producer/on air talent for his long time
friend Charles Grodin's talk show on CNBC and
MSNBC. He was also commercial spokesman for The
Wall Street Journal for three years and ten years,
Oldsmobile.
To date, John has appeared in 16 feature films,
and 54 television programs. One of his best
friends is renowned songwriter Ervin Drake (I
Believe, It Was A Very Good Year, Good Morning
Heartache). John teamed with Drake on a recently
released CD "From John With Love" on Harbinger
Records. Currently, John has joined with his
actress wife Sandy (All My Children) and daughters
Melissa and Andrea, also actors, on a new CD -
"The Gabriels" (BCI), in addition to his new solo
CD - "Now That I Have Everything" (BCI).
John Gabriel has made his mark in just about every
area of show business. His entertainment career
runs the gamut from Major Motion Pictures (13
films, including The Hunters, Stagecoach, South
Pacific, El Dorado, Sex and the College Girl (no
sex, no college girl!)) to Prime Time TV (Mary
Tyler Moore, Seinfeld, Law & Order) , Soap Opera
(Ryan's Hope - 10 years), Atlantic City (Caesars',
Trump, Tropicana, Showboat), producing (Charles
Grodin - 5 years - MSNBC, CNBC) , Commercials
(Wall Street Journal, Oldsmobile), Recordings
(From John with Love, The Gabriels), Radio (Soap
Opera Update - host) Theater (Broadway - The Happy
Time, Applause).
John and Sandy divide their time between New York,
where Melissa and her husband Chris reside, and
Los Angeles, Andrea's home base.
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"Fans who only know John Gabriel as Dr. Seneca
Beaulac will be surprised by his smooth singing on
"From John With Love." - Show Music
John Gabriel has released a groovy new CD, "From
John With Love." - New York Post
"The highlight of the album is John Gabriel." -
People Magazine (ABC Soap Stars Album)
"I swooned over John's voice when we were in
college together. It's nice to know some things
don't change, thery just get better." - Carol
Burnett
"With Alfred Drake long since gone and Richard
Kiley not too far removed from life, John Gabriel
may be the best actor-singer around." - TV News
"He has a rich, legit sound recalling the likes of
John Raitt and Gordon McCrae." - Back Stage
"There is a warm charm about the man. Gabriel's
voice is smooth, with especially full bodied chest
tones and he performs with beguiling integrity."-
Cabarets - Martin Schaeffer
"A highly personal show, Gabriel carries off the
act, like his career-with a sense of humor, pride
and persistance." -New York Daily News
At Dannys, he makes inventive use of anecdotes,
film clips and songs in his multimedia show,
"Escape From Gilligan's Island". The informal
disposition, ready to laugh and resonant baritone
appeal make him relaxing and refreshing to listen
to." - Entertainment Today
"John Gabriel... wonderful singer... great
actor."- Vic Damone
"John Gabriel brings a warmth an gentleness to
ballad singing that is almost never heard in this
day and age. His voice is rich and pure."- Jack
Jones
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