Seth Gabel
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Seth Gabel is an American
actor. Gabel plays the role of agent Lincoln Lee on Fox
's television series Fringe
.
(portrayed by Famke Janssen
) on the FX series Nip/Tuck
. The story arc garnered much attention for their incestuous and emotionally abusive relationship.
On the big screen Gabel completed production on the Universal Pictures coming-of-age drama, Take Me Home Tonight, starring Topher Grace
. He appeared in the 2006 film version of Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code
, directed by his father-in-law Ron Howard
.
Additional television credits include recurring and guest starring roles on United States of Tara, The Closer
, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
, Sex and the City
and 100 Centre Street
, directed by Sidney Lumet
.
He also starred in Dirty Sexy Money
as Jeremy Darling, the charming, rebellious and exceedingly idiosyncratic son of the privileged and powerful Darling family, and the fraternal twin of socialite Juliet Darling.
During the 2010-11 TV season, Gabel appeared on the FOX series Fringe
as Lincoln Lee, a supporting character who is a visiting agent drawn into an FBI investigation with the main cast. He also has appeared more frequently on "Fringe" in a supporting role as "the other" Lincoln Lee, who in an alternate universe is a team leader of the Fringe Division, a special-cases investigative unit of what (in that world) was previously known as the FBI. Gabel has been confirmed as a regular for Fringe's fourth season.
. He is Jewish. He graduated from University School of Nova Southeastern University
in Davie, Florida
in 1999, and from New York University
's Tisch School of the Arts.
Gabel met actress Bryce Dallas Howard
(daughter of actor/director Ron Howard
) at New York University
, and they dated for five years. They married June 17, 2006, in Greenwich, Connecticut
, and had their first child, Theo in 2007. In May 2011, Howard's rep confirmed to People Magazine that Howard and Gabel are expecting their second child.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor. Gabel plays the role of agent Lincoln Lee on Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
's television series Fringe
Fringe (TV series)
Fringe is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. The series follows a Federal Bureau of Investigation "Fringe Division" team based in Boston, Massachusetts under the supervision of Homeland Security...
.
Career
Gabel drew attention for his portrayal of Adrian Moore, the sexually confused son of Ava MooreAva Moore
Ava Moore is a fictional character on the FX Networks television series Nip/Tuck. Played by Famke Janssen, the character was introduced during the show's second season.-Background:...
(portrayed by Famke Janssen
Famke Janssen
Famke Beumer Janssen is a Dutch actress and former fashion model. She is known for playing the villainous Bond girl Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye and Jean Grey/Phoenix in the X-Men film series .- Early life and education :...
) on the FX series Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck is an American drama series created by Ryan Murphy, which aired on FX in the United States. The series focuses on McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice, and follows its founders, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy...
. The story arc garnered much attention for their incestuous and emotionally abusive relationship.
On the big screen Gabel completed production on the Universal Pictures coming-of-age drama, Take Me Home Tonight, starring Topher Grace
Topher Grace
Christopher John "Topher" Grace is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Eric Forman on the Fox sitcom That '70s Show, Eddie Brock/Venom in the Sam Raimi film Spider-Man 3, and Edwin in the 2010 film Predators....
. He appeared in the 2006 film version of Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code (film)
The Da Vinci Code is a 2006 American mystery thriller film directed by Ron Howard. The screenplay was written by Akiva Goldsman and based on Dan Brown's worldwide bestselling 2003 novel, The Da Vinci Code...
, directed by his father-in-law Ron Howard
Ron Howard
Ronald William "Ron" Howard is an American actor, director, and producer. He came to prominence as a child actor, playing Opie Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show for eight years, and later the teenaged Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days for six years...
.
Additional television credits include recurring and guest starring roles on United States of Tara, The Closer
The Closer
The Closer is an American crime drama, starring Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, a Georgia police detective who often closes her cases using sometimes-questionable methods...
, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced...
, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
, Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Sex and the City is an American television comedy-drama series created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. Broadcast from 1998 until 2004, the original run of the show had a total of ninety-four episodes...
and 100 Centre Street
100 Centre Street
100 Centre Street is an American legal drama created by Sidney Lumet and starring Alan Arkin.-Premise:The show takes its name for the street address of the criminal division of the New York Supreme Court for New York County. The show aired in the United States on the A&E Network cable television...
, directed by Sidney Lumet
Sidney Lumet
Sidney Lumet was an American director, producer and screenwriter with over 50 films to his credit. He was nominated for the Academy Award as Best Director for 12 Angry Men , Dog Day Afternoon , Network and The Verdict...
.
He also starred in Dirty Sexy Money
Dirty Sexy Money
Dirty Sexy Money is an American prime time drama series created by Craig Wright, which ran on the ABC from September 26, 2007 to August 8, 2009. The series was produced by ABC Studios, Bad Hat Harry Productions, Berlanti Television and Gross Entertainment...
as Jeremy Darling, the charming, rebellious and exceedingly idiosyncratic son of the privileged and powerful Darling family, and the fraternal twin of socialite Juliet Darling.
During the 2010-11 TV season, Gabel appeared on the FOX series Fringe
Fringe (TV series)
Fringe is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. The series follows a Federal Bureau of Investigation "Fringe Division" team based in Boston, Massachusetts under the supervision of Homeland Security...
as Lincoln Lee, a supporting character who is a visiting agent drawn into an FBI investigation with the main cast. He also has appeared more frequently on "Fringe" in a supporting role as "the other" Lincoln Lee, who in an alternate universe is a team leader of the Fringe Division, a special-cases investigative unit of what (in that world) was previously known as the FBI. Gabel has been confirmed as a regular for Fringe's fourth season.
Personal life
Gabel was born in Hollywood, FloridaHollywood, Florida
-Demographics:As of 2000, there were 59,673 households out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of...
. He is Jewish. He graduated from University School of Nova Southeastern University
University School of Nova Southeastern University
The University School of Nova Southeastern University, better known as "University School" or "U-School" is a fully accredited, independent, college preparatory school in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, that serves grades Pre-K through Grade 12. The school is on the grounds of Nova Southeastern...
in Davie, Florida
Davie, Florida
Davie is a town in Broward County, Florida, United States. The town's population was 91,992 at the 2010 census.- History :Davie was founded by Jake Tannebaum and Tamara Toussaint. The original name of the town was Zona. In 1909 R.P. Davie assisted then Governor Broward by draining the swamplands...
in 1999, and from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
's Tisch School of the Arts.
Gabel met actress Bryce Dallas Howard
Bryce Dallas Howard
Bryce Dallas Howard is an American film actress and daughter of director Ron Howard. She made her acting debut in her father's 1989 movie Parenthood and went on to have small roles in films and make stage appearances for the next several years...
(daughter of actor/director Ron Howard
Ron Howard
Ronald William "Ron" Howard is an American actor, director, and producer. He came to prominence as a child actor, playing Opie Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show for eight years, and later the teenaged Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days for six years...
) at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
, and they dated for five years. They married June 17, 2006, in Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 61,171. It is home to many hedge funds and other financial service companies. Greenwich is the southernmost and westernmost municipality in Connecticut and is 38+ minutes ...
, and had their first child, Theo in 2007. In May 2011, Howard's rep confirmed to People Magazine that Howard and Gabel are expecting their second child.