| Elyes Gabel Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 8, 1983 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Elyes Gabel is an English actor, voiceover artist, director, producer, and writer who is known for having played a variety of roles in several shows and movies such as Nuff in I Love Mummy, Walter O’Brien in Scorpion, Det. Adam Lucas in Body of Proof, Rakharo in Game of Thrones, Gurpreet “Guppy” Sandhu in Casualty, DC Jose Rodriguez in Identity, and Julian in A Most Violent Year. Moreover, he has also accrued a decent social media fan base with more than 200k followers on Instagram, more than 50k followers on Twitter, and more than 10k followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Elyes Cherif Gabel
Nick Name
Elyes
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Elyes Gabel studied at St Damian’s Roman Catholic Science College located in Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester. Later, he also refined his craft at Strodes College, the Oldham Theatre Workshop, and the Northern Kids Theatre Company.
Occupation
Actor, Voiceover Artist, Director, Producer, Writer
Family
- Father –Â Hocine Gabel
- Mother – Irene (Gurney)
- Others – Albert S. Gurney (Maternal Grandfather), Margaret E. Hope (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Elyes Gabel is managed by Troika, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
72 kg or 159 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Elyes Gabel has dated –
- Katharine McPhee (2014-2016) – He started going out with American actress, singer, and songwriter, Katharine McPhee, in 2014 and the duo has also co-starred in the TV show, Scorpion. However, they parted ways in 2016 after being together for around 2 years.
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed (Asian, Hispanic, and White)
Elyes Gabel is of English, Algerian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Anglo-Indian, Irish, and Portuguese descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Split chin
- Deep-set eyes
Brand Endorsements
He has either endorsed or promoted a few brands through social media such as Eric Kent Wine Cellars.
Elyes Gabel Facts
- He has also spent some time living in Canada.
- Elyes Gabel made his first theatrical film appearance by playing the role of Jaz in the coming-of-age drama film, Everywhere and Nowhere, in 2011. Directed by Menhaj Huda, the film starred James Floyd and Adam Deacon.
- Between 2011 and 2012, he was cast as Rakharo in 7 episodes of the iconic American fantasy drama television series, Game of Thrones. Based on George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, the lead cast of the show comprised of Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Maisie Williams, Iain Glen, Isaac Hempstead Wright, and Alfie Allen.
- Elyes Gabel has directed a couple of projects like Stakes and Grimshaw.
- He appeared as Det. Adam Lucas in the American medical drama-comedy television series, Body of Proof, and his co-stars on the show included Dana Delany, Jeri Ryan, John Carroll Lynch, Nicholas Bishop, Sonja Sohn, Geoffrey Arend, and Windell Middlebrooks.
- Elyes Gabel starred as Walter O’Brien in the American action drama television series, Scorpion, from 2014 to 2018.
- In May 2021, Elyes was arrested after his girlfriend had accused him of misdemeanor assault, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, harassment, etc.
Featured Image by Elyes Gabel / Instagram
