Gabriel T. Chytry, a native of Berkeley, California, was born to a Czech-Armenian philosopher father and a French-American Bharatanatyam dancer mother, which had a profound impact on his artistic upbringing and the multicultural influences that would shape his life's work.
Growing up, Gabriel was exposed to a diverse range of artistic expressions, which ultimately led him to pursue a career that would take him beyond the conventional boundaries of storytelling and art forms. His early experiences on stage, including a lead role as an Afro-Haitian dancer, solidified his passion for the performing arts and his desire to explore unconventional narratives.
Gabriel's academic pursuits took him to the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he graduated with Honors in Law and Society. This academic background would later serve as a foundation for his work in various mediums, including music videos, independent films, and television.
For his New York stage debut, Gabriel took on the lead role of Jacques in the French comedy "Cuisines et Dependences." Over the course of his career, he has continued to work in a variety of mediums, including horror films, such as "Hell House III: Lake of Fire," where he played the role of billionaire visionary Russell Wynn, and independent films that explore themes of ecology, technology, and identity.
Most recently, Gabriel portrayed the iconic President Abraham Lincoln in a CNN original series, further showcasing his versatility and range as a performer. Throughout his career, Gabriel has been driven by a desire to challenge traditional narratives and encourage audiences to look beyond outward appearances and explore their true selves.