David Gilbert Gail (February 27, 1965 – January 16, 2024) was an American actor.

David Gail
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Born(1965-02-27)February 27, 1965
DiedJanuary 16, 2024(2024-01-16) (aged 58)
OccupationActor
Years active1990–2019

Biography

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Gail starred as Danny Burke in the 1992 prime time soap opera The Round Table before portraying the recurring role of Stuart Carson on Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1993 to 1994.[1] He next starred as Eddie Bartlett in Robin's Hoods (1994–1995) and as Dean Collins in Savannah (1996–1997).[1] From 1999 to 2000, Gail played Dr. Joe Scanlon on Port Charles.[2][3]

Gail died on January 16, 2024, at the age of 58.[1][2][3] He suffered a cardiac arrest and was placed on life support for several days prior to his death.[4]

Selected filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Notes
1990 Growing Pains Norman Episode: "The World According to Chrissy"
1991 Doogie Howser, M.D. Ian Samuels Episode: "Lonesome Doog"
Beverly Hills, 90210 Tom Episode: "A Fling in Palm Springs"
1992 The Round Table Danny Burke Main role
1993 Murder, She Wrote Monroe Shepard Episode: "Love's Deadly Desire"
Matlock Mike Rydell 2 episodes
1993–1994 Beverly Hills, 90210 Stuart Carson Recurring
1994–1995 Robin's Hoods Eddie Bartlett Main role
1996–1997 Savannah Dean Collins Main role
1999–2000 Port Charles Dr. Joe Scanlon Main role
2002 ER Sgt. Andrews 1 episode
2003 JAG Lt. Cmdr. John Bartell 1 episode
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1997 Two Came Back Matt TV film
1998 Some Girl Mitchell
2002 Bending All the Rules Martin
2004 Perfect Opposites Rex
The Hollywood Mom's Mystery Justin Caffrey TV film

References

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  1. ^ a b c Franken, Claire (January 21, 2024). "David Gail, of GH's Port Charles and Beverly Hills, 90210, Dead at 58". TVLine. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Blanchet, Brenton (January 21, 2024). "Actor David Gail, Best Known for Beverly Hills, 90210 and Port Charles, Dead at 58". People. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Brathwaite, Lester Fabian (January 21, 2024). "David Gail, Beverly Hills, 90210 actor, dies at 58". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Evans, Greg (2024-01-23). "David Gail Family Says No Reason To Suspect Cause Of Death "Anything But Heart Failure"". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
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