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Gabe Kaplan

Gabe Kaplan

  • Name: Gabe Kaplan
  • Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
  • Birth Date: March 31, 1945
  • Birth Place: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Actor, comedian, commentator, financial investor and professional poker player are just a few of the accomplishments Gabe Kaplan has to his credit. Best known for his leading role in the 1970's TV sitcom Welcome Back Kotter, which he created, Kaplan has long had a love for the game of poker.

Born in 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, Gabe grew up with dreams of playing Major League Baseball. He got as far as being invited to spring training... Read more >>

Trivia

  • Was a stand-up comedian
  • Starred and created 1970s TV sitcom Welcome Back Kotter
  • Commentated for ESPN on the 2002 WSOP, as well as NBC’s first Heads-Up Poker Championship and High Stakes Poker on GSN
  • Successful financial investor
  • Professional speaker

Recent Tournament Placings

Tournament Place Winnings
2007 WSOP, Event 39, World Championship H.O.R.S.E. 9th $131,424
2005 WSOP, Event 28, $5,000 Limit Hold'em 2nd $222,515

Player Statistics

Cashes3
Total Winnings$610,458
First Place Finishes0
WSOP Bracelets0

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