- Born
- Died
- Height5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Martin Gabel was born on June 19, 1912 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Marnie (1964), The Front Page (1974) and Fourteen Hours (1951). He was married to Arlene Francis. He died on May 22, 1986 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseArlene Francis(May 14, 1946 - May 22, 1986) (his death, 1 child)
- Children
- He was once a roommate of Jim Backus.
- He was the most frequent guest on the classic CBS game show What's My Line? (1950) over its 17-year run. He appeared a total of 114 times as follows: 112 times as a guest panelist and twice as a mystery guest.
- Father, with Arlene Francis, of Peter Gabel (born January 28, 1947).
- Son of a jeweller. Graduated from Lehigh University, majoring in English. Trained for acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. First on stage in Chicago. Subsequent success on Broadway in 'Dead End' (1935-37). Later became one of the original members of Orson Welles's Mercury Theatre Company. Had a reputation as a versatile all-round character actor.
- Won Broadway's 1961 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Big Fish, Little Fish."
- [to a wildly gesticulating young actress] Don't just do something. Stand there.
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