Biography
Gabe Gabriel is a South African writer, director and actor. His directorial debut was the television film No Hiding Here, described as South Africa’s first gay romcom. He wrote and appeared in the semi-autobiographical feature Runs in the Family (2023), which was released on Netflix and received a nomination for Outstanding Film (TV/streaming) at the 35th GLAAD Awards.
Gabriel has written feature-length works for production companies in the United States, Canada and South Africa. He was lead writer on the Netflix series Mandala Murders (2025). His acting credits include the role of Small Steve in the 2026 film They Will Kill You, as well as appearances in My Spy: The Eternal City (2024) and Lilies Not for Me (2024).
