Gabriel Luke Egan, professionally known as Gabe Egan, is a renowned Australian actor born on September 30, 1976, in Melbourne. His parents, Maureen Bartlett and Michael Egan, who are both school teachers, relocated the family to Bendigo in country Victoria when Gabriel was young.
Gabriel's passion for acting was evident from an early age, as he was awarded the highest mark in the state of Victoria for Year 12 Drama. At the age of 18, he moved back to Melbourne to pursue a career in acting.
Gabriel quickly made a name for himself by playing complex and dangerous characters in various television shows, including Neighbours, Blue Heelers, Good Guys Bad Guys, and Thunderstone. His acting skills and versatility allowed him to take on a wide range of roles.
Aside from his acting career, Gabriel is a skilled basketball player and represented his hometown team, the Bendigo Braves, as a teenager. He also hosted Channel 10's NBL Slam for two seasons, interviewing his former teammates, including Glen Saville, Matt Campbell, and Aron Treharne, who had gone on to pioneer the Australian basketball league.
Gabriel made his film debut in the highly acclaimed drama Dirty Deeds (2002),starring alongside Sam Worthington, Toni Collette, and John Goodman. He has also appeared in various other films and television shows, including Home and Away, Love My Way, and more.
In 2011, Gabriel enrolled at the 16th Street Melbourne Acting Studio to further his acting skills, studying under renowned drama teachers Susan Batson and Ivana Chubbuck. Throughout his career, Gabriel has worked with some of the most talented actors and directors in the industry, solidifying his position as a respected and accomplished actor in Australian entertainment.
